How do you feel, now, after dissing Pep?

[top dawg]

Thank you, Lord. Thank you, Pep. Now let's think about a long term deal on that radar.

To the A-holes that think that this is about gloating. It's not, and it never was. It's about learning to handle disappointment or disenchantment with a little class.

But, I hope that pie in your face tastes bitter sweet.

[2plankingpanther]

About the same!

[grateflday]

I just want to know how all the Pep haters feel after talking so badly about Pep. You called him everything imaginable, and basically overlooked and downplayed all of his years of good service to the team in a very unapologetic, classless, "in-yo-face" manner. You pushed him out the door, hitting his backside before he could make it all the way out. You have alluded to the fact that he owes the fans and his teammates explanations and apologies, but ironically an apology from you is probably more appropriate.

Thank goodness that, barring some unforeseen circumstance, Pep will be returning back to where he belongs. Thank goodness that there are fans, like myself, who are smart enough to realize that Pep's presence is a plus for the Panthers, are mature enough to realize that business is business, and are appreciative enough to let Pep know that a great many of us have always believed in him, and will continue to do so.

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Why is it that all fans of the Panthers that thought maybe trading Peppers for picks, etc or even thinking the considering that is then label "haters" or "not fans". One never knows what the future could be if a trade for picks actually happened. The arguement and discussion is and was not that outragous.

[SmootsDaddy89]

Hey look, Top Dawg is back to gloat some more, and still, no one cares.

[rayzor]

I have been talking smack about him and will continue to boo his lazy A** when he is on the field to.

even though the rest of the team is more than happy to have him back?

woW! what an awesome fan!

carolina is lucky to have people like you cheering for them...or something like that.

[AKPantherFan]

If he steps up with a good attitude and helps lead this team to a SB while performing on the field no one SHOULD SAY A NEGATIVE THING.

^^^^^^^^^^^^

this

[SCpanther]

I have been talking smack about him and will continue to boo his lazy A** when he is on the field to.

I'm sure he'll be heart broken. At least you'll be adding to the stadium noise while they're on defense.

[Brandon]

^^^^^^^^^^^^

this

Certain people will still talk poo, no matter what the circumstances.

[Jangler]

I have been talking smack about him and will continue to boo his lazy A** when he is on the field to.

[top dawg]

Why is it that all fans of the Panthers that thought maybe trading Peppers for picks, etc or even thinking the considering that is then label "haters" or "not fans". One never knows what the future could be if a trade for picks actually happened. The arguement and discussion is and was not that outragous.

Your argument was valid for some, but this thread isn't addressed to the people who discussed Pep's situation with rational objectivity, it is addressed to the classless fair weather fans who dumped on Pep notwithstanding his solid history and production with the team on the field (and off).

If Pep were to be traded tomorrow, his legacy as a Panther may not be golden, but it is very much noteworthy in a positive sense. If Pep still has 40% of his career left, and he achieves that which he has already achieved for his career, then he will be a HOFer, no doubt.

Pep is a stand-up guy, regardless if fair weather fans get all bent out of shape over the nature of the business. As such, his contribution to the success of the organization should be respected by anyone who has been half-way following the team over the years.

His teammates, the coaches, and J-Rich understand and respect how important Pep is, and has been, to the team. They have welcomed him back with open arms and an "insane" amount of money. That should tell all the Pep poopers something. Pep is a Panther, at least for another season, and anyone who isn't an idiot should respect that fact, and---IMHO---be happy about it.

[Fireball77]

I respect the right of people not to be happy about it in the sense of how huge that cap hit is. I'm not happy about that myself. I respect the fact that they may not believe that he will be dominant/worth the scratch. He would have to either break Strahan's sack record and/or free up the other guys to have tremendous seasons for me to think he is close to "worth" that money within the confines of NFL players. The fact of the matter is that they had to pay him more than he should be paid in order to retain him. This happens in the business world sometimes.

I think it sucks that anyone would boo him though just for doing what he did.

[ncbobcat]

Still okay here. His hand was forced as he had no other options besides holding out. At $1 million a game...let's say Julius isn't the brighest color in the box of crayons, but he isn't stupid either.

He never was my favorite player and nothing has changed. I'll support him because he's on the Panthers, although I'm not going to write 5 and 6 paragraph posts welcoming him back.

So, welcome back and PLAY HARD.

[rayzor]

I respect the right of people not to be happy about it in the sense of how huge that cap hit is. I'm not happy about that myself. I respect the fact that they may not believe that he will be dominant/worth the scratch. He would have to either break Strahan's sack record and/or free up the other guys to have tremendous seasons for me to think he is close to "worth" that money within the confines of NFL players. The fact of the matter is that they had to pay him more than he should be paid in order to retain him. This happens in the business world sometimes.

I think it sucks that anyone would boo him though just for doing what he did.

totally agree.

especially since he's back and part of the team according to the only people that really matter...'the team'

[Fireball77]

Agree rayzor. They know they are a better team with him and that's all they care about. I would bet (and stated all along)that pretty much 100% of players don't give a tiny little ish about his contract drama. They want guys around them who will make them a better team and guys who will give it their best effort. If Pep does the latter, they will be happy.