Julius Peppers to KC? Not so fast…
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There has been a lot of talk lately about All-Pro DE Julius Peppers. A lot of Chiefs fans think he would be a great fit for KC… I am not so sure.
To me the question isn’t whether he would upgrade the talent of the team, because he obviously would, but where does he fit in with the Chiefs? Every indication so far is that if he goes to a 3-4 team he will make a switch to OLB. The Chiefs already have a promising (younger) converted DE playing outside linebacker in Tamba Hali. My concern would be if the Chiefs were to sign Peppers you would have two outside linebackers whose specialty is rushing the passer. What would that do to the Chiefs pass defense? Especially considering how wide open a lot NFL offenses are becoming.
Okay, maybe I am over-analyzing this a bit and putting too much weight on one aspect of Peppers’ game, after all Peppers is a tremendous athlete and pass rushing is a area the Chiefs could still use some big time help in (we are still only one season removed from setting an all-time low for fewest sacks in a season), but there is another reason I don’t think Peppers will end up in KC…
THE MONEY
Seems to me that Peppers wants the biggest possible payday (who can blame him for that, right) and I just don’t see Scott Pioli giving it to him. If you look at Pioli’s history he doesn’t spend big-time money on the big name free agents. Some will point to the year the Patriots signed Adalius Thomas and acquired Wes Welker and Randy Moss and this is more the exception than the rule. I just don’t see Pioli giving a 30 year old DE one of the biggest contracts in the NFL.
Now, would I be mad if Peppers ended up in KC? HECK NO… I just don’t think it will happen.
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4 Comments on Julius Peppers to KC? Not so fast…
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Greg H on
Sun, 14th Feb 2010 7:43 pm
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THOMAS ALFREY on
Thu, 15th Apr 2010 8:35 am
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jason on
Fri, 4th Jun 2010 10:13 pm
Jared allen would be nice!
i THE CHIEFS SHOULD SIGN JULIUS PEPPERS COUSE THEY NEED THAT GUY ON DEFENSE THAT SCARES THE CRAP OUT OF THE OTHER TEAMS OFFENSE THAT WOULD BE COOL TO SIGN A BIG NAME ON DEFENSE PLEASE DON’T PASS UP THE CHANCE TO IMPROVE THE TEAM
I really dont know if Bowe is going to be the reciever we need him to be, thats the position that bothers me. if hes on his game he’s good, but he cant stay out of trouble and cant stay focused. he is getting to much money to act like a kid, we just got rid of one like him (Larry Johnson) and i was very glad to see that cry bag go he was not that good any way . I do like the idea of julius peppers for a rusher. The offensive line is really improved and think we could have a very good team this year with one more good reciever. coaching staff is very good. Great draft class. We have to make the play offs this year, what the heck lets win it all GO CHIEFS.
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john Reply:
February 26th, 2010 at 8:43 am
I’m pretty sure they will fair better in games in 2010. They have got a good coach the need to find their rythim. Ofcourse peppers would be great addition, but don’t count out hali he haas done a good job and can only get better kc has always devoloped a running game that is what we need, to control the pace of the game and to wear on other teams d!!! It would be great to see the passing game develope which in my opinion could happen… go KC in 2010……
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