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Peppers turned off by Panthers, long-term deal not what he wants |
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Written by Steve Reed
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010 7:35 am |
 Julius Peppers said he wanted out of Carolina last season because he was unhappy with the direction of the defense at the time. (Photo by John Clark) CHARLOTTE – Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers said that the "silent treatment" the Carolina Panthers are giving him is a pretty clear indication they don’t want him back this season.
And it no longer seems he wants to return either.
Although Panthers general manager Marty Hurney sent his agent Carl Carey a text message last week, the team hasn't offered Peppers a long-term contract even though the clock is ticking. Peppers' contract is set to expire and he'll become an unrestricted free agent on March 5. The Panthers can use the franchise tag on him anytime between Thursday and Feb. 25, but have given no indication they plan to do that.
"It’s still the same,” Peppers said during a taped 23-minute interview with Chris McClain of the Mac Attack (610 AM The Fan). “We haven’t heard much from them.”
Peppers said he gets the impression the Panthers will let him walk in free agency, adding that the team's failure to discuss a new long-term contract with his agent Carl Carey has been "kind of a turnoff." |
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Panthers take a look at free agent DT Johnson |
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Written by Steve Reed
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:08 am |
CHARLOTTE -- The defensive tackle position was a revolving door for the Carolina Panthers in 2009 and one they figure to address this off-season.
They've already begun to explore options, bringing in troubled former Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Ed Johnson for a visit last week, according to league sources. Johnson is 26 and played for defensive coordinator Ron Meeks in the past, but if history is any indication there's a good chance character issues will prevent the Panthers from taking a chance on him.
Johnson was suspended three times at Penn State. He was drafted by the Colts and started all 16 games for the Colts as a rookie in 2007, but general manager Bill Polian cut him one game into the 2008 season following an arrest for possession of marijuana. |
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Who stays and who goes? A closer look at Carolina's 2010 free agents |
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Written by Steve Reed
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 12:29 pm |
 Jeff King is one of Carolina's 11 restricted free agents. (Photo by John Clark) CHARLOTTE – The Carolina Panthers have plenty of decisions to make before March 5, the start of the free agency signing period.
The Panthers have no fewer than eight players eligible to become unrestricted free agents (players with six or more years of experience who are no longer under contract), including five starters, and 11 restricted free agents. With the restricted free agents, the Panthers will need to make tender offers on or before March 4 if they plan to keep them around. The tender offers vary based the players’ experience in the league and which level of compensation the team chooses.
Here’s a review of Carolina’s unrestricted and restricted free agents heading into the 2010 off-season:
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS:
DE Julius Peppers: We’ve already written quite a bit about this scenario. Peppers’ agent Carl Carey said he hasn’t heard from the Panthers about a contract extension and believes the team has “moved on” and will allow Peppers to become an unrestricted free agent rather than use the franchise tag on him. |
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COLUMN: Allowing Peppers to walk away without compensation would be absurd |
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Written by Steve Reed
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Monday, February 01, 2010 12:46 pm |
CHARLOTTE – For eight years, the Carolina Panthers have been loyal supporters of defensive end Julius Peppers – through good times and bad.
General manager Marty Hurney and coach John Fox have never uttered a negative word about Peppers, even during 2007 when he struggled mightily getting to the quarterback, registering just 2.5 sacks, or even last year when he stated publically he wanted out of Carolina, a move that had to sting given all they’ve done for him. In fact, the Panthers have done just the opposite over the years, going out of their way to praise Peppers and tell the world how much they love him as a player and how much he means to the franchise.
That’s what makes Sunday night’s news so confounding. |
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Agent believes Panthers have 'moved on,' won't re-sign five-time Pro Bowler Peppers |
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Written by Steve Reed
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Sunday, January 31, 2010 9:19 pm |
 Julius Peppers has likely played his final down for the Panthers, his agent says. (Photo by John Clark)
“I do believe that,” Carey told Carolina Growl during a telephone interview Sunday night from the Pro Bowl in Miami. “The way things have gone, I believe that to be true.”
Carey said he hasn’t heard from Panthers general manager Marty Hurney since Carolina's Week 17 win against New Orleans, although he’s since tried to initiate contact with him. He said when he last spoke with Hurney he was told the Panthers would get back to him in about a week, but he’s heard nothing in a month. |
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