Julius Peppers might be the greatest athlete to play in the NFL. Then again, Bobby Bell might be the greatest athlete to play in the NFL. It probably depends on how you define “athlete.” Some would measure athleticism with, um, measurables … and by those measurables, it’s mind-boggling how great an athlete Julius Peppers was — 6-foot-7, 300 pounds, strong enough to overpower offensive linemen, fast enough to stay with running backs and tight ends in coverage, versatile enough to score 21 points and grab 10 rebounds in an NCAA tournament basketball game for North Carolina.
Nos. 77 and 76: Julius Peppers and Bobby Bell
Julius Peppers might be the greatest athlete to play in the NFL. Then again, Bobby Bell might be the greatest athlete to play in the NFL. It probably depends on how you define “athlete.” Some would measure athleticism with, um, measurables … and by those measurables, it’s mind-boggling how great an athlete Julius Peppers was — 6-foot-7, 300 pounds, strong enough to overpower offensive linemen, fast enough to stay with running backs and tight ends in coverage, versatile enough to score 21 points and grab 10 rebounds in an NCAA tournament basketball game for North Carolina.
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