John Fox recalls negative reaction to drafting Julius Peppers

Posted Sep 14, 2018
At this point in his career, it is an indisputable proposition that Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer once he is eligible for enshrinement into Canton. After nine Pro Bowl and six All-Pro nods, a place on the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2000s, and 154.5 career sacks, Peppers began his 17th season of NFL competition in Week One. (247 Sports)

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