Dave Gettleman tried to tell all his detractors of the Odell Beckham Jr. trade that the team really did get two first-round picks out of the Cleveland Browns, due to Peppers being selected 21st-overall in the 2017 draft. We all knew it was a load of hogwash then, but it looks even-more laughable now.
However, defensive coordinator James Bettcher’s plan for using Peppers has left a lot to be desired. Even an average football fan could probably tell you that Peppers is best used as a jack-of-all-trades rather than as a cover-safety. During his time at Michigan, the former All-American was deployed all over the field to get the most out of him.