Has The Outlook On Hardy Changed (From A Pure Football Perspective)?

[Proudiddy]

It's been widely rumored Hardy was as good as gone after this season. Two weeks ago, many were touting Addison as an easy plug and play guy to replace Hardy. Many thought Addison would easily match Hardy in role and scope as far as his impact and contributions to the team.

It is pretty clear that isn't the case.

IMO, outside of scheme and strategy, Hardy was even more important for his attitude that he brought to the team (and defense specifically) than for the ability he brought on the field.

After watching this defense the last two weeks, I think we've realized just how important Hardy was to this defense. On top of the other personnel-related mistakes our team is suffering through currently (here's looking att you OL and secondary), we can't afford to let Hardy walk for nothing regardless of the outcome of his legal situation. I think these last two weeks have demonstrated that he should be among the priorities to retain above all else and he's not nearly as expendable as many thought. I think we have to find a way to keep him so long as he stays out of trouble going forward. Again, I can't emphasize enough thst it's not just about his physical ability, he brings that semi-dirty, questionably-insanse attitude and edge our defense is so sorely lacking.

Have your thoughts on keeping Hardy or letting him walk changed in light of our recent showings?

[4Corners]

Hardy is a difference maker for this team, it should be obvious. Doubt he ever suits up for us again. The self serving special interests groups have won this fight with the NFL. 

[PhillyB]

i wish he was still playing...

[PandaPancake]

So, do we get him back in week 7? Because that's six games

[chknwing]

um we beat Detroit right?

[teeray]

Any decision on Hardy's situation shouldn't be football based. It is obvious however that we are better with him on field

[Guest]

Franks Edwards comes back next week, right?

[Pox 08]

So, do we get him back in week 7? Because that's six games

 

 

 

LOL..   Gone indefinitely...and then officially suspended if the jury doesn't rule in his favor.

 

[Proudiddy]

Yeah, not to derail my own thread here but GRP brings up another good point... just as much as we miss Hardy, we are hurting equally with the complete disappearance of CJ on the other side.

He is completely invisible and that is inexcusable.

[PandaPancake]

Yeah, not to derail my own thread here but GRP brings up another good point... just as much as we miss Hardy, we are hurting equally with the complete disappearance of CJ on the other side.

He is completely invisible and that is inexcusable.

 

And the same thing was said about Hardy when CJ was hurt.

[Proudiddy]

And the same thing was said about Hardy when CJ was hurt.

I don't recall that... even so, Hardy was still visible in games. You'd be hardpressed to find anyone who even saw CJ in a uniform.

[nosuchthingasapanther]

And the same thing was said about Hardy when CJ was hurt.

people were screaming because hardy wasn't recording sacks...the difference was you still saw hardy making an impact in run defense, creating pressure, and affecting plays.

johnson has done zilch.

[Montsta]

It's been widely rumored Hardy was as good as gone after this season. Two weeks ago, many were touting Addison as an easy plug and play guy to replace Hardy. Many thought Addison would easily match Hardy in role and scope as far as his impact and contributions to the team.

It is pretty clear that isn't the case.

IMO, outside of scheme and strategy, Hardy was even more important for his attitude that he brought to the team (and defense specifically) than for the ability he brought on the field.

After watching this defense the last two weeks, I think we've realized just how important Hardy was to this defense. On top of the other personnel-related mistakes our team is suffering through currently (here's looking att you OL and secondary), we can't afford to let Hardy walk for nothing regardless of the outcome of his legal situation. I think these last two weeks have demonstrated that he should be among the priorities to retain above all else and he's not nearly as expendable as many thought. I think we have to find a way to keep him so long as he stays out of trouble going forward. Again, I can't emphasize enough thst it's not just about his physical ability, he brings that semi-dirty, questionably-insanse attitude and edge our defense is so sorely lacking.

Have your thoughts on keeping Hardy or letting him walk changed in light of our recent showings?

Hardy is our best defensive player. Luke maybe overall but he has looked like ass for two straight games.

I hope we re-sign Hardy, because evidence shows our D is ass without him.

[Proudiddy]

Hardy is our best defensive player. Luke maybe overall but he has looked like ass for two straight games.

I hope we re-sign Hardy, because evidence shows our D is ass without him.

Yup.

Intangibles... I love Luke, but I have long thought his demeanor isn't his strong suit on the field.