http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/3078 Recent articles about Julius Peppers en-us Cat Crave Radio is back with our nineteenth episode!nbsp; We took our best shot at making predictions for the NFC South, Ranted and Raved, dug into the Police Blotter, Boomed and Busted and covered the top five issues facing the Carolina Panthers during trainig camp. Our thanks to Brian Miller of Phin Phanaticnbsp;for joining us once again! Episode Nineteen:nbsp; July 20, 2008 In Episode Nineteenhellip; News - NFC South Predictions Rant Or Rave History - First Training Camp Special Guest - NFL Insider Brian Miller (Phin Phanatic) Police Blotter Boom or Bust The Top Five - Panthers Issues For a complete archive of our shows, visit our Radio Page. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:15:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292877 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292877 Hype, hype and more hype!  And it's only July. You've heard it.  I've heard it.  There is no offseason.  There is certainly no offseason for hype, that's for sure. The boss (one of them) has been a busy dude somehow acquiring tickets to the most hyped movie in ten years - The Dark Knight.  I guess he [...] Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:59:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291797 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291797 A very interesting story appeared today on Pro Football Weekly.  The Carolina Panthers are reportedly negotiating with Julius Peppers to keep in him the fold for the long haul. Negotiations on a long-term contract extension for Panthers DE Julius Peppers are ongoing, the way we hear it. Sources in Carolina say the team is in wait-and-see mode with [...] Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:52:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286766 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286766 A very interesting story appeared today on Pro Football Weekly.  The Carolina Panthers are reportedly negotiating with Julius Peppers to keep in him the fold for the long haul. Negotiations on a long-term contract extension for Panthers DE Julius Peppers are ongoing, the way we hear it. Sources in Carolina say the team is in wait-and-see mode with [...] Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:52:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286766 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286766 this iz an allstar team dat can win Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:13:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286504 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286504 Will Julius Peppers be the first Carolina Panther in the hall of fame? Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:26:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/285552 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/285552 I loved Prisco's top 50, but there were definite faults in it.  Even though he did a great job tackling the Brady v. Manning topic, some of his picks were, how do you say, questionable.  Here is my attempt at naming the top 50 players in the NFL.  With 1696 players on the active roster, cutting it down to 50 is tough, but here I go. 1. Tom Brady/QB/New England Patriots (Prisco Ranking-1): Ugh.  I hate this.  I hate putting Brady at number one.  50 touchdown passes does qualify him for this spot though.  This doesn't feel right.  Do I have to put Patriots players on my list? 2. Peyton Manning/QB/Indianapolis Colts (Prisco-2): Ah, this feels better.  Manning in his downyear through for more than 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns, got his team a first-round bye while missing his top wide receiver for most of the year.  Scary to think of what he can do with the whole team in his "great" years. 3. Randy Moss/WR/New England Patriots (Prisco-4): When he's not bumping traffic cops, he's pushing off of cornerbacks and safeties to break the receiving touchdowns in a season record (although that title is complete bogus).  He should do well again this year, but not 20+ touchdowns. 4. LaDanian Tomlinson/RB/San Diego Chargers (Prisco-3): LDT is a Hall of Fame running back, but there are other backs in the league that are catching up to him.  Tomlinson can do it all: run, catch, and even pass.  He's the definition of an all-around back. 5. Bob Sanders/S/Indianapolis Colts (Prisco-7): Sanders is definitely the best defender in the league.  No other defensive player changes a game in the way that Sanders does.  We've all seen what the Colts did on defense in 2007 as opposed to the Sanders-less 2006. 6. Jared Allen/DE/Minnesota Vikings (Prisco-12): Legal matters aside, Allen has moved into the category of a healthy Julius Peppers and Dwight Freeney as the game's premier pass rushers.  He got 15.5 sacks in 14 games last year.  It is crazy to put him out of the top 10. 7. Antonio Cromartie/CB/San Diego Chargers (Prisco-NR): I have no idea how Antonio Cromartie was not ranked by Prisco.  Cromartie led the league in interceptions, returned a missed field goal for a touchdown, and he recovered 2 fumbles.  He was definitely the best corner in the league last year. 8. Adrian Peterson/RB/Minnesota Vikings (Prisco-15): Peterson exploded onto the scene last season, running for over 1300 yards, leading the league in rushing yards per game, and taking home the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. 9. DeMarcus Ware/OLB/Dallas Cowboys (Prisco-9): Last season, Ware had the best season of his career.  He had career-highs in sacks and tackles, and he is only going to improve. 10. Walter Jones/OT/Seattle Seahawks (Prisco-16): Even though the Seahawks have no offensive weapons, the Seahawks have a top 10 offense.  How is it possible?  This man is the reason why. 11. Nnamdi Asomugha/CB/Oakland Raiders (Prisco-29) 12. Brian Westbrook/RB/Philadelphia Eagles (Prisco-20) 13. Reggie Wayne/WR/Indianapolis Colts (Prisco-22) 14. Steve Hutchinson/OG/Minnesota Vikings (Prisco-19) 15. Albert Haynesworth/DT/Tennessee Titans (Prisco-14) 16. Terrell Owens/WR/Dallas Cowboys (Prisco-13) 17. Jeff Saturday/C/Indianapolis Colts (Prisco-NR) 18. Champ Bailey/CB/Denver Broncos (Prisco-5) 19. Shawne Merriman/OLB/San Diego Chargers (Prisco-11) 20. Kevin Williams/DT/Minnesota Vikings (Prisco-10) 21. Dwight Freeney/DE/Indianapolis Colts (Prisco-25) 22. Ed Reed/S/Baltimore Ravens (Prisco-23) 23. Jason Peters/OT/Buffalo Bills (Prisco-27) 24. Richard Seymour/DE/New England Patriots (Prisco-30) 25. Braylon Edwards/WR/Cleveland Browns (Prisco-34) 26. Devin Hester/RS/Chicago Bears (Prisco-50) 27. Andre Johnson/WR/Houston Texans (Prisco-26) 28. Chad Johnson/WR/Cincinnati Bengals (Prisco-28) 29. Asante Samuel/CB/Philadelphia Eagles (Prisco-37) 30. Patrick Willis/MLB/San Francisco 49ers (Prisco-43) 31. Antonio Gates/TE/San Diego Chargers (Prisco-24) 32. Osi Umenyiora/DE/New York Giants (Prisco-42) 33. Tony Romo/QB/Dallas Cowboys (Prisco-NR) 34. Tony Gonzalez/TE/Kansas City Chiefs (Prisco-46) 35. Steven Jackson/RB/St. Louis Rams (Prisco-33) 36. Patrick Kerney/DE/Seattle Seahawks (Prisco-NR) 37. Mario Williams/DE/Houston Texans (Prisco-6) 38. Ernie Sims/OLB/Detroit Lions (Prisco-39) 39. Larry Fitzgerald/WR/Arizona Cardinals (Prisco-31) 40. Ben Roethlisberger/QB/Pittsburgh Steelers (Prisco-17) 41. Lofa Tatupa/MLB/Seattle Seahawks (Prisco-40) 42. Adrian Wilson/S/Arizona Cardinals (Prisco-NR) 43. Shawn Andrews/OG/Philadelphia Eagles (Prisco-38) 44. Tommie Harris/DT/Chicago Bears (Prisco-36) 45. Pat Williams/DT/Minnesota Vikings (Prisco-NR) 46. Aaron Kampman/DE/Green Bay Packers (Prisco-45) 47. Drew Brees/QB/New Orleans Saints (Prisco-35) 48. Brian Urlacher/MLB/Chicago Bears (Prisco-32) 49. Larry Johnson/RB/Kansas City Chiefs (Prisco-NR) 50. Plaxico Burress/WR/New York Giants (Prisco-NR) Unranked Players On My List That Are On Prisco's List: Carson Palmer (8) Charles Woodson (18) Steve Smith (21) Vince Wilfork (41) Kellen Winslow (44) Marcus Trufant (47) Wes Welker (48) Fred Taylor (49) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:49:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284878 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284878 Before we reveal the number nine moment in Carolina Panthers history, I want to remind everyone that we are selecting games that had a major impact on the franchise and its direction. The game that comes in at number nine was big for three reasons - 1) The team the Panthers were playing were in only [...] Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:05:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/282093 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/282093 Cat Crave Radio is back with Episode Fifteen! We want to thank Brian Miller of Phin Phanatic for joining us this week! You can listen by selecting the audio file below or just go to our Radio Page to check it out! Episode Fifteen- June 22, 2008 In Episode Fifteen... News Panther Profiles - Jake Delhomme NFL Insider - Brian Miller (Phin Phanatic.com) Police Blotter Final Thoughts - Need to Know Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:39:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/281391 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/281391 As Colts fans, we all know how good Polian drafts.  Some players like Reggie Wayne take longer to blossom into stars, but some reveal their greatness the first time they put on their pads.  As the 2008 season approaches with high expectations placed on this rookie class, let's look back at the greatest rookie season performances by Colts draftees. 5. Dominic Rhodes, Undrafted Free Agent, 2001: While all of the players that will follow were actually drafted, Rhodes wasn't thought to be a top 246 player in this draft.  When Edgerrin James tore his ACL in the sixth game of the season, Rhodes came in and proved every critic wrong.  Rhodes became the first UDFA to rush for over 1000 yards, gaining 1104 yards while scoring 9 touchdowns on the ground.  His rookie season is the greatest ever for an undrafted free agent running back, and he is back in Indy to try to repeat his dominant performance in his rookie year, which was not seen over the past six seasons. 4. Dwight Freeney, Round 1, Pick 11, 2002: Freeney was drafted because of his phenomenal pass rushing skills, and he definitely improved the Colts pass rush in his rookie year.  Freeney, although he only started 8 games, had 13 sacks, 9 forced fumbles, and 45 tackles.  His rookie year was arguably his best season, and he was ripped off on the Rookie of the Year award, which went to Julius Peppers.  Freeney has had a Hall of Fame-worthy career so far, and he is expected to come back from his injury stronger than ever. 3. Duane Bickett, Round 1, Pick 5, 1985: Before there was Patrick Willis, there was Duane Bickett.  Like Willis, Bickett did not take long adjusting to the pro game.  As the starting right outside linebacker in 1985, he had 141 tackles, a forced fumble, an interception, and 6 sacks.  Bickett took home the Defensive Rookie of the Year award in 1985, and he kept on improving until his career in Indy ended. 2. Marshall Faulk, Round 1, Pick 2, 1994: Faulk won the Rookie of the Year in 1994, and looking at his stats, there is no question why.  Faulk had 1282 rushing yards, 12 total touchdowns, and 552 receiving yards.  Faulk was a main reason why the Colts were one controversial call away from making it to the Super Bowl in 1996.  Though he is remembered more for his career in Saint Louis, his rookie year established him as an NFL great and a future Hall of Famer. 1. Edgerrin James, Round 1, Pick 4, 1999: Did you expect anyone else?  Edgerrin's rookie year may be the greatest debut in the history of offensive rookies.  Edgerrin led the league in rushing with 1553 yards.  He also had 17 total touchdowns and helped the Colts have the biggest turnaround in NFL history, going from 3-13 to 13-3 in only one season.  Edgerrin may have left for less green pastures in Arizona, but his early years with the Colts were strong enough to get him into the Hall of Fame, possibly on the first ballot. Photo by Matthew J. Lee from the Boston Globe Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:53:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279238 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/279238 Here is a look at arguably the top 10 players poised for free agency this winter. 1. Julius Peppers, Panthers defensive end –- Coming off a down year, but teams pay premium for pass rushers. 2. Steven Jackson, Rams running back –- Hard to imagine St. Louis parting ways with its most popular player. 3. Tommie Harris, Bears defensive tackle -– Talks on a long-term contract hit a standstill last month. 4. Marion Barber, Cowboys running back –- Last season, one NFC coach said Barber is an elite back in the same class as LaDainian Tomlinson or Adrian Peterson. Now he wants to be paid that way. 5. Chris Snee, Giants guard –- At a time when interior offensive linemen are cashing in, the son-in-law of Giants coach Tom Coughlin is going to cash in. 6. Nnamdi Asomugha, Raiders cornerback –- Oakland plans to franchise him again if he remains unsigned, which is a distinct possibility. 7. Albert Haynesworth, Titans defensive tackle –- Tennessee wouldn't let Haynesworth leave this offseason, and its stance is unlikely to change. 8. Terrell Owens, Cowboys wide receiver -– At the age of 34, T.O. is performing like he were 24. 9. Will Smith, Saints defensive end -– New Orleans defensive end Charles Grant got his money and Smith intends to do the same. 10. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Bengals wide receiver –- Still waiting for his first big-money deal. Of course, the list hardly stops there. It goes on and on, like the money that could be spent on some of these players. The free-agent class of 2009 also is scheduled to include Lions wide receiver Roy Williams, Bills wide receiver Lee Evans, Giants running back Brandon Jacobs, Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman, Cowboys safety Ken Hamlin, Falcons linebacker Keith Brooking, Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson, Cardinals linebacker Karlos Dansby, Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia and Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer. Thu, 08 May 2008 13:08:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264854 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264854 With less than three weeks left before the 2008 NFL Draft, the drums are beginning to beat louder for teams to make certain picks. The Oakland Raiders fans may be beating the loudest drums, just not the same ones. The sounds emanating from Raider Nation sound a lot like Chris Long, Darren McFadden, Vernon Gholston, or trade down amongst others. It seems like we hear this every year, but whatever the Raiders decide to do will have a deep impact on the first round and the rest of the draft. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:06:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/234334 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/234334 It seems like peppers and taylor are on the market. Both the dolphins and the panthers could use a corner. If the eagles were to consider this, it would likely happen on draft day, including lito and some late picks Trent cole and Peppers/ Taylor, that would be pretty good... although it probably won't happen considering we went out and signed clemons, but anything is a possibility Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:26:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/206845 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/206845 Three-time Pro Bowler DE Julius Peppers was seen at the Denver Nuggets game Sunday night, which resulted in rumors that a deal is in the works between Denver and Carolina for a trade involving Peppers. Peppers still has one more year on his current contract with Carolina, but considering Peppers was in Denver and the Broncos finished 19th in run defense, it has risen many rumors that this trade could be a possibility. This would be a great deal for Denver if they could bring Peppers in because it bolsters their run defense tremendously, and they would have two very good pass rushers along with Elvis Dumervil. If the two teams ever agree on a trade, I would expect it would be on Draft Day, and Denver would trade draft picks for Peppers. As a Broncos fan though, I just say give them Dre Bly and a draft pick, because the Broncos have a solid third corner in Domonique Foxworth and one or two draft picks won't hurt if they are getting Julius Peppers in return. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:49:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/206417 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/206417 If Julius Peppers, the star defensive end from Carolina, becomes available, should the Vikings do everything in their power to land him? The answer is without a doubt yes. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:09:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/199899 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/199899