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Julius Peppers clearly isn't the dominant player he once was on the field, and the man who used to need two or three people at a time to block him now can be contained with one. So, the question beckons – what's wrong with Peppers? Carolina Panthers coach John Fox on Monday disputed message board rumors that his star defensive player is suffering from an illness. "I think that's why they probably call them rumors," Fox said. "He does not have an illness. He just hasn't made as many sacks as he's had in the past so we'll continue to work in that area. He's doing everything in his power. He works hard. He prepares hard. We've just got to get better." -- Gaston Gazette

NOTES: Fox says Julius doesn't have illness - CarolinaGrowl.com