Peppers Doesn't Fit the Patriots' Mold

Patriots head coach Bill Bellichick has certain qualities he looks for in players: versatility, awareness, and selflessness. While he sometimes goes off script with a high-profile acquisition or two (Corey Dillon, Randy Moss), it's hard to see him bringing in Julius Peppers, a move that many media outlets seem to believe is only a matter of time.

While Peppers may be versatile (and that's a big "MAY"), he's certainly not selfless. By holding his team hostage this offseason, Peppers has proven himself to be anything BUT the type of player Bellichick usually looks for. Peppers would command a gigantic contract with a hefty long-term commitment from New England, who already has current players in line for extensions (Vince Wilfork, Logan Mankins, Stephen Gostkowski, etc.). Combine these snares with the fact that it's questionable whether or not Peppers could play his desired new position of OLB in a 3-4, and this move looks less and less likely to occur.

In fact, we'd be much less surprised if Peppers ended up in Dallas. Julius Peppers is a huge name and still young enough that Jerry Jones could argue that it was a football move, not a move to put butts in seats at his new, $1.3 billion stadium. Whether or not the Cowboys have the pieces (or picks) to make such a move is questionable. However, if we know anything, it's to never put anything past Jer-uh.