Exit Jabrill Peppers, Per Report
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We don't usually put "per report" in these titles but this is on the borderline between solid and, uh, not solid. So take it in that spirit. Per Darren Heitner, citing agent sources:
While sources have indicated that Peppers and Butt are definitely signing with Sexton and Collins, only a few days ago Peppers stated that he was undecided as to whether he would be leaving Michigan.
"I still don't know what I'm going to do yet," he said. "I've got some decisions to make."
That's a hell of a hedge with your final two sentences in an article headlined "Jabrill Peppers going pro," but Sam Webb retweeted it so good enough for me. Jabrill Peppers off to the first round of the draft, where he will create one more burst of "LOL OVERRATED I CAN'T SPELL BANANNANA" tweets before embarking on a long and excellent NFL career.
Update:
I'm told by #Michigan sources -- @forbes report on @JabrillPeppers is "false." Time will tell if it's just premature, but I was told "false"
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) January 3, 2017
So that's why I put report in the title. Probably a distinction without a difference.
UPDATE UPDATE:
Funny how I haven't made any decisions on my future. This is a complete false report. https://t.co/r3t4QV3DSe
— JP5 (@JabrillPeppers) January 3, 2017
Jive turkeys.
January 3rd, 2017 at 1:31 PM ^
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January 3rd, 2017 at 4:54 PM ^
Why not look on the other sideline at a 1st round lock who could've sat out and likely IMPROVED his draft stock tearing up the #2 defense in the country?
It goes both ways.
Jabrill especially could improve his draft stock if he can prove he can play a specific position and get better in coverage next year.
January 3rd, 2017 at 1:39 PM ^
Dear Mr. Peppers,
I'd dearly love for you to return for your senior season. You would start the year in the top shelf of Heismann candidates, and the Michigan D would be a monster. I totally understand how bad it sucks to never beat OSU or play in a Bowl game, and I'd love for you to come back just for that.
Let's get real, though. You are already a top of the first round draft pick. That is as good as it's likely to get for your rookie contract. You should take the risk free option to take care of your family right now. I have only two more words for you: Marcus Lattimore.
Your devoted fan.
January 3rd, 2017 at 1:40 PM ^
In a tough but good spot for himself. Hard decision as we know he loves Michigan.
Ignore the haters JP, do you .
January 3rd, 2017 at 2:00 PM ^
I am pleased this is a TOUGH decison for him.
Since he is taking his time and planning his future, it will most likely be the right decision.
Good luck, Jabrill!
January 3rd, 2017 at 2:02 PM ^
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January 3rd, 2017 at 3:40 PM ^
Or it could lose him money. We don't know.
January 3rd, 2017 at 1:59 PM ^
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Good night, sweet prince!
Best of luck to him in the NFL, any guesses where he might end up?
January 3rd, 2017 at 2:15 PM ^
Going to the team that drafts him? That'd be my guess
January 3rd, 2017 at 2:01 PM ^
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January 3rd, 2017 at 2:04 PM ^
with Michigan's secondary if Clark had remained healthy for the season. I think we would be looking at a different seasonal end than 10-3 with Superman at Viper and Jordan Lewis defending slot receivers and Clark on the outside against big receivers downfield.
There is no doubt this seasonal end was disappointing. And I just wonder if Clark had not been hurt, how things might have changed. And the thing is, greater success would have made everyone's choices a no-brainer. So there is that.
January 3rd, 2017 at 2:05 PM ^
I'll get killed for saying this but, in 10 years we'll barely remember him.
Played 2 years, no bowls, had 1 INT, no real signature moments, was a run stuffing safety/LB hybrid that returned some kicks. Mostly racked up stats against our poorer opponents. IMO, never lived up to his hype. Maybe the hype was impossibly big.
We'll see where he goes in the draft. I'd be very surprised if he went first 2 rounds. He's a small LB, and a safety with marginal coverage skills. His career will largely be determined by who drafts him and if they use him correctly.
January 3rd, 2017 at 2:36 PM ^
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January 3rd, 2017 at 2:08 PM ^
LOL at the first line in the forbes article "Jabrill Peppers can finally give his mother a break."
What an assclown.
January 3rd, 2017 at 2:11 PM ^
He'll be back.
January 3rd, 2017 at 2:14 PM ^
Coach Harbaugh is leaving for the Rams?
January 3rd, 2017 at 2:22 PM ^
I happen to agree that this is not up to mgostandards
January 3rd, 2017 at 2:27 PM ^
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January 3rd, 2017 at 2:30 PM ^
January 3rd, 2017 at 2:40 PM ^
I find it ironic how 90% of the fans (that LOVE college football) are all like TAKE THE MONEY!!!
Truth is the insurance policies offer life-changing cash regardless and another year of college, returning UM to glory, and winning the Heisman are all things that will serve his passion for life forever and cannot be bought. Peppers is smart enough to realize this, we all know he is an extraordinarly gifted human in many ways. He surely recognizes the lost opportunity cost of leaving is actually pretty extreme and the only real benefit to leaving is getting paid one year earlier.
I think the bottom line is Peppers will go where ever he mentally sees himself competing next year. If he sees the winged helmet, he returns, if he craves the next level, he goes. That is the key question, not the money.
I put it at 65/35 he returns and think folks should appreciate just how special our university and football program are, this is exactly the circumstance where that makes a difference.
January 3rd, 2017 at 7:02 PM ^
the "just take the freaking money!" crowd originates from the average person's (incorrect) belief that winning the lottery increases happiness.
Sure, he can leave, make a lot of money, and go on to have an excellent or even great NFL career. It would be a perfectly respectable decision. But he will not be a "Michigan legend" in this case. I don't mean this as a slight but only as a fact. His name will not be uttered in the same breath as Charles Woodson & Desmond Howard. If he comes back, however, he has the best shot of anyone in a very long time to do that. And do you think Woodson & Howard would trade anything for their place in the pantheon of Michigan football?
January 3rd, 2017 at 5:03 PM ^
all of your percentages are absurd
January 4th, 2017 at 10:25 AM ^
I do wish we could continue this conversation through cash and oddsmaking. But, yeah, who knows?
January 3rd, 2017 at 9:09 PM ^
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January 3rd, 2017 at 3:46 PM ^
As far as the media rep reporting his departure, this happens all the time where a few shit media representatives think they by taking an educated guess to a story they can pretend to have inside information and gain followers.
January 3rd, 2017 at 4:58 PM ^
If there was even the tiniest sliver of hope that he would return, you can guaratee that went up in smoke with Jake Butt's ACL and nobody can blame him. Anyone still clinging to anything here is absolutely delusional. God Speed Jabrill, best of luck on Sundays
January 3rd, 2017 at 6:00 PM ^
Injuries are unpredictable for the most part. If you're assuming the worst is going to happen, then there's really no difference between him buying insurance and coming back, vs. him going to the draft and getting injured in his first season in the NFL. Deshawn Watson bought $10M in insurance last year for a chance at redemption in the CFP.
January 3rd, 2017 at 5:01 PM ^
Come back, Jabrill.
You have a chance to go from one of the best talents to play at Michigan to one of the all-time greastest players to ever play at Michigan.
Beat MSU and OSU and get to that playoff, even win a Rose Bowl and that #5 is yours. Maybe not literally because retiring jerseys is stupid, but we all know who owns #2.
You need to show these NFL folks you can cover, you need to get more experience in this hybrid position. WE need you to get to where we want to be as a program.
This team belonged to Jake Butt, Chris Wormley and Jourdan Lewis.
Next year? Next year it would be Jabrill Pepper's team - no question.
A Heisman, a B1G Championship, the CFB Playoffs are still in front of you. Lead this group, lead these young guys and set a culture and a legacy that will last forever.
GO BLUE! #OneMoreYear
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January 3rd, 2017 at 6:02 PM ^
I don't want to live in a world where Tyler Durbin has played in a bowl game but Jabrill Peppers has not.
January 3rd, 2017 at 7:20 PM ^
January 3rd, 2017 at 6:44 PM ^
Please accept my humble thanks for all you've contributed to the University of Michigan and its football program. Thank you for the enjoyment I've experienced watching you play. Thank you for your commitment through good time and bad. All the best luck for the remainder of your athletic career and whatever follows it!
January 4th, 2017 at 12:46 AM ^
January 4th, 2017 at 9:50 AM ^
Nick Baumgardner just tweeted... Peppers going pro. Forbes.com as source.
January 4th, 2017 at 9:58 AM ^
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