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FOXSports.com's Alex Marvez gives his take on what awaits Julius Peppers on the free agent market.
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But -- Alex Marquez with a mark as mad about the NFL future of Carolina defense -- and Julius Peppers. Among -- restricted free agents none is more intrigue in the sports time Pro Bowl selection. It will be fascinating to see what Peppers birds when allowed to hit the free agent market for the first time. Especially because the original salary cap in 2010. For the past eight seasons -- has played exclusively for Carolina. In what the team's franchise player in 2000 not. The Panthers aren't expected to play that tack on Peppers again. Because it would force the -- to guarantee at least twenty billion dollars in 2010 salary. But I find more -- head neck it is so easy -- the prototypical boom or bust player. When motivated there are you better at getting to the quarterback he -- averaged ten sacks a year during his NFL career including ten and a half in 2009. But for too many games last season -- was a non factor and it wasn't because the constant double teams his attitude and effort level are questionable. So -- how much -- football Peppers has left after having turned thirty in January. On paper New England seems the front runner for his services. The Patriots need better pass rush and it spent big money in free agency before a defense to players like Roosevelt Colvin and Adalius Thomas. Miami Buffalo and Cleveland -- in the same boat as New England. But there are no guarantees -- can make the transition to outside linebacker in the -- team. One dark -- although the line to adapt to convince Peppers that the franchises on the right track. And be willing to -- for services. Regardless of where it lands though we do know -- what happens nicotine's offer enough cash for him to -- plenty of pickled Peppers. Alec part of foxsports.com.