Julius Peppers; the CBA sweet spot

[CGI_Ram]

After signing what appears the final contract of his career (1yr for $3.5MM)... Peppers has done well for himself as a non-QB.

1. He came into the league under the "old CBA" which afforded huge contracts to rookies
2. He was able to hit free agency 3x as a high performing player (Carolina, Chicago, Green Bay)

Obviously, he's done his part by playing at a high level and staying healthy... but he's got to be among the top earners since 2002, particularly among non-QB's... bested only by TheDingDong Suh?

And unlike Suh, he's a little easier to "like".

 

[den-the-coach]

And unlike Suh, he's a little easier to "like".

North Carolina guy too, Rams have had some luck with guys coming from there or NC State.

1. Roman Gabriel
2. Mike Wilcher
3. Ray Agnew
4. Dre Bly
5. Robert Quinn

Even FB Madison Hedgecock who for some reason Scott Linehan cut because of his affinity for a shrew named Richard Owens and Hedgecock went on to have a far better career and help the New York Football Giants win a Super Bowl.

 

[Dieter the Brock]

North Carolina guy too, Rams have had some luck with guys coming from there or NC State.

1. Roman Gabriel
2. Mike Wilcher
3. Ray Agnew
4. Dre Bly
5. Robert Quinn

Even FB Madison Hedgecock who for some reason Scott Linehan cut because of his affinity for a shrew named Richard Owens and Hedgecock went on to have a far better career and help the New York Football Giants win a Super Bowl.

 

[dieterbrock]

He may have hit the sweet spot, but Sam Bradford has hit the mother load
At least Peppers played amongst the best in the game at his position