Peppers text message says he'll be at training camp

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Peppers text message says he'll be at training camp

Julius Peppers of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after stopping the Colts on third down on October 28, 2007.

By Tim Hall

Jun 12, 2009

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Maybe there is a reason team officials with the Carolina Panthers are confident defensive end Julius Peppers will show up to training camp on time. Peppers has been a no-show to all of the team's summer school workouts and he has yet to sign a one year tender with the team.

But a recent text message he sent to a defensive teammate could give some answers about his willingness to play this year in Carolina. Play-by-play voice Mick Mixon was at a function not long ago and he shared that message to 99.9FM The Fan ESPN Radio.

"My friend, one of the linebackers said 'hey look at this we got a text from Julius'," Mixon told The Insiders on Thursday. "The text said 'hey, out here in Arizona working out, I won't be early for camp but I won't be late, and I'll be ready to go."

Peppers' attitude about his readiness for training camp could come as a relief for Panthers fans and teammates. It was only months ago when the four-time pro-bowler created a list of other teams he wanted to play for.

The Panthers will hold one more week of summer school workouts next week, then break until training camp comes August 2 in Spartanburg, SC.

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RE: Peppers text message says he'll be at training camp

Just let him go and let someone else worry bout him.

RE: Peppers text message says he'll be at training camp

He sure as hell better be at training camp..

RE: Peppers text message says he'll be at training camp

I would like to call BS on this article. Mick told Primetime with the Pack that story over a week ago. 99.9 stealing stories and ideas from Primetime once again. 99.9 you suck.

Hey duffus, The Insiders had Mick Mixon on with them yesterday. He's the one that gave them the story. The only thing they've stole from the "Pacman" is his ratings!!!!
- Posted by ncsujunk

That is Mr Duffus. Yeah a week after he told the real sports radio show in NC. I was just stating that this was old news and Raleigh is always behind EVERYWHERE else is find stuff out. I guess the Insider are on the Outside looking in with a story that was already told.

RE: Peppers text message says he'll be at training camp

I'd definitely trade Peppers for Super Mario -- in a heartbeat!

As long as we're trying to keep Peppers, why not change the defense from a 4-3 to a 3-4 and keep him happy? I'm not sure I'd want a "star" player on the field when he's really not happy here. Will his heart really be in it?

RE: Peppers text message says he'll be at training camp

Pep will play with a chip on his shoulders, and for a BIG paycheck in 2010. I think the Panthers will try to figure out some way to deal him, but it's going to be very tricky. Pep counts HUGE towards anyone's cap, and Panthers will have high asking price. It'll be interesting to see what happens. Personally, i'd like to see a player for player swap. Send Pep to Houston for Mario, but then again I'm a State fan.

In all fairness - I think he's handled this situation a lot better than the Panthers. He's just gotten away and remained quiet. If this text message is legit - I give him credit for showing up and beign prepared. Others in the league (Ocho Cinco, etc) would hold out and just collect the $.

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