Peppers says he wants to explore free agency

[vallin21]

I personally would not spend money on a 29 yr old Peppers. We have greater needs on both lines, which is why I would sign Haynesworth (or at least make an offer). Remeber Pepper was bad in 07, and 08 was a contract year so I'm kinda heisitant to give money to him, Haynesworth made the pro bowl in both 07 and 08 with no chance of FA or a trade.

[RedskinMike]

Originally Posted by vallin21

I personally would not spend money on a 29 yr old Peppers. We have greater needs on both lines, which is why I would sign Haynesworth (or at least make an offer). Remeber Pepper was bad in 07, and 08 was a contract year so I'm kinda heisitant to give money to him, Haynesworth made the pro bowl in both 07 and 08 with no chance of FA or a trade.

both years were contract years for haynesworth he was franchised this year. this guy has stubblefeild written all over him.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by RedskinMike

both years were contract years for haynesworth he was franchised this year. this guy has stubblefeild written all over him.

EXACTLY! I can't see him sustaining his level once he gets paid. He was average prior to '07 and made more headlines for head stomping Gurode than his play until he was in a contract year.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

EXACTLY! I can't see him sustaining his level once he gets paid. He was average prior to '07 and made more headlines for head stomping Gurode than his play until he was in a contract year.

It can be argued that in 06 he only played 11 games and prior to that were his first few years in the game. So maybe he's looking to get paid or maybe he just found out how to be dominant. I'm sure that a true fan of the Titans would have a better indication, maybe we should ask them.

[vallin21]

Originally Posted by RedskinMike

both years were contract years for haynesworth he was franchised this year. this guy has stubblefeild written all over him.

I would still make an offer to Haynesworth whether he's the next Stubblefield or not, the guy is 26 and has much more upside and talent before Stubblefield came to DC, but I'm not going to debate that.

Bottom Line is that I wouldn't give a 29 yr old Peppers a new contract. DE is not a pressing need.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by RedskinMike

both years were contract years for haynesworth he was franchised this year. this guy has stubblefeild written all over him.

If Haynesworth=Stubblefeild then Peppers=Dan Wilkinson