McCarthy: ‘When Julius Peppers speaks, everybody listens’
Posted Jan 7, 2017
The Green Bay Packers selected its playoff captains prior to Sunday’s playoff matchup with the New York Giants. For the third consecutive year, 15-year veteran Julius Peppers was among the six selected. “It shows the impact he has in our locker room,” coach Mike McCarthy said. "When he speaks, everybody listens. He’s done a phenomenal job with our young players."
(Green Bay Packers)
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