A lot of people don't really understand that a statistic is an indicator, but it doesn't really give the full picture of the body of work. There's been time when I've had one sack or no sacks and controlled a whole game, and I've seen other cats get three or four sacks and it had no effect on that game.
More Quotes by Julius Peppers
I get bashful in the spotlight. Even at home or at a birthday party, I hate that stuff.
Sometimes you've got to do things you don't want to do. Doing the right thing is not always comfortable; it doesn't always feel good.
The tough times never lasted and the tough people inspired me to be better and give more. I hope I did the same.
You ask somebody right now who are the top two or three sack persons and they couldn't tell you. You're a professional and you want to perform and you want to achieve those goals. But being out with the people and giving back to the community, it's going to be more impactful and long lasting.
I wouldn't change a thing about this journey. It was the best teacher I've ever had and was everything I could've hoped for.
I know I can make plays.