Packers think there's more left in Julius Peppers' tank
Posted Jun 4, 2015
In the NFL, the drop off can come quickly. Last year's playmaker can become this year's washed-up former star. The Green Bay Packers liked what Julius Peppers did last season at age 34, and they're banking on him being just as productive -- if not more so -- at age 35. It's why they brought him back for a second season despite an $8.5 million salary and another $1 million in bonuses.
(ESPN.com)
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