It’s the less is more theory.
Peppers is 35 and although he still played at a high level in 2014, he’s certainly no spring chicken. The coaching staff may limit Peppers’ snaps in order to keep him fresh, with an eye on him making an impact at crucial points within the game and, more importantly, late in the season and in the playoffs.
Julie seems to be buying into the idea.
“It’s a tough call,” he said. “As a player, I don’t want to come off the field. But obviously, when I’m out there and if I’m playing less and I could save a little energy certain times of the game, maybe I could be more productive and more efficient in those situations.