Pats release S Jabrill Peppers

[DJB]

 

[Doc Brown]

Surprised they couldn't find a trade partner for him.  Just don't go to KC or Baltimore please.

[chris heff]

He’s only 29, is he washed? Or worth a look?

[ganesh]

Considering that the Pats will owe all the money to him, he could come here and play for Vet minimum salary and be a surprise last minute entrant.   

[Ethan in Cleveland]

If the Bills played more Big Nickel looks he would be perfect addition to the group of safeties they have now.

Edited 10 hours ago by Ethan in Cleveland

[GunnerBill]

He isn't really a safety. He is a hybrid. Decent run player, good instincts, liability in coverage.

[Doc Brown]

3 minutes ago, chris heff said:

He’s only 29, is he washed? Or worth a look?

If you subscribe to PFF. 

 

82.3 overall PFF grade.  7th of 117 safeties.  Pass coverage grade was 8th at 81.7.  Run defense was 35th at 74.4.

Edited 10 hours ago by Doc Brown

[HappyDays]

Oh man I would love to add him, especially since it would be almost free. Cut Codrington and use Peppers as our kick and punt returner. He wouldn't start on our defense but we could definitely design packages to use his skillset. A lot of the player and coaching additions we made on defense this offseason were about adding variety and unpredictability. Peppers fits that philosophy to a tee.

[ngbills]

Missed much of the season in 3 of the last 4. Seems like a perfect fit. Get it done. 

[Big Turk]

Lawyer Milloy part II? 😂

[chris heff]

1 minute ago, HappyDays said:

Oh man I would love to add him, especially since it would be almost free. Cut Codrington and use Peppers as our kick and punt returner. He wouldn't start on our defense but we could definitely design packages to use his skillset. A lot of the player and coaching additions we made on defense this offseason were about adding variety and unpredictability. Peppers fits that philosophy to a tee.

That’s what I was thinking, versatile guy. How is he against the run?

[Ya Digg?]

2 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

Oh man I would love to add him, especially since it would be almost free. Cut Codrington and use Peppers as our kick and punt returner. He wouldn't start on our defense but we could definitely design packages to use his skillset. A lot of the player and coaching additions we made on defense this offseason were about adding variety and unpredictability. Peppers fits that philosophy to a tee.

I’m not sure that designing packages for a guy who just got cut is a great way to run a defense 

[Dick_Cheney]

5 minutes ago, Doc Brown said:

If you subscribe to PFF. 

 

82.3 overall PFF grade.  7th of 117 safeties.  Pass coverage grade was 8th at 81.7.  Run defense was 35th at 74.4.

 

Yup. Anyone who says he isn't a clear upgrade over what we have needs to immediately call their doctor and report their symptoms. 

 

I'm dead inside and don't deserve good things, but god I would love for us to pick him up. 

[Dillenger4]

But he's always hurt.

[SoCal Deek]

3 minutes ago, Dillenger4 said:

But he's always hurt.

He’ll fit right in! They’ll need to buy another whirlpool for the training room, but that’s chump change and equipment doesn’t count against the cap. 
 

Get er done! 😁

Edited 9 hours ago by SoCal Deek

[Low Positive]

The Pats have released a lot of good players. But a team with a new coach who is trying to change a culture will do that.

[NickelCity]

14 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

Oh man I would love to add him, especially since it would be almost free. Cut Codrington and use Peppers as our kick and punt returner. He wouldn't start on our defense but we could definitely design packages to use his skillset. A lot of the player and coaching additions we made on defense this offseason were about adding variety and unpredictability. Peppers fits that philosophy to a tee.

 

This is a good shout

[HappyDays]

4 minutes ago, Ya Digg? said:

I’m not sure that designing packages for a guy who just got cut is a great way to run a defense 

 

Pats fans seem to be upset that he was released. My guess is they asked him to take a paycut and he declined, so with his injury history and presumably a new defensive scheme they are letting him go. But we could have him for the vet minimum because of offset language in his contract so there's no risk to us. And he has the exact type of skillset you use as a chess piece with very specific packages.

 

I don't see any kind of downside here. I doubt any team is offering him a starting job so give him our best pitch for the role he'll play on a Super Bowl contending team.

[L Ron Burgundy]

He's better than what we have.  I'm hoping we sign him.

[Low Positive]

Remember, there are 31 other teams that could sign him. Some of them can offer more money and more playing time.