Report: Panthers Not Expected To Bring Back Hardy

[Snake]

Threads like this are dumb because the link has nothing new to tell and we all know from a real source (Zod) that DG is air tight about what comes out of Hus office. Still what the hell let's ride the speculation train.

[Bj-Monster23]

They've got a whole offseason to figure that out.

They better, because you don't just let elite pass rushers go. Gettleman has a planned up his sleeves and I wouldn't be surprised at all if we go DE in the first round.

[Mr. Scot]

They better, because you don't just let elite pass rushers go. Gettleman has a planned up his sleeves and I wouldn't be surprised at all if we go DE in the first round.

 

Hardy's very good.  i don't know that I'd go with 'elite' though.  J J Watt is elite.  Hardy's not on that level.

 

But here's the thing: People in this thread are assuming that the defense will automatically not be as good without Hardy.

 

That's not actually the case.

 

It's still a team sport, and just because you're less talented at one of eleven positions doesn't automatically mean the unit as a whole is worse.

 

You have to look at the big picture.

 

[teeray]

Hardy's very good. i don't know that I'd go with 'elite' though. J J Watt is elite. Hardy's not on that level.

But here's the thing: People in this thread are assuming that the defense will automatically not be as good without Hardy.

That's not actually the case.

It's still a team sport, and just because you're less talented at one of eleven positions doesn't automatically mean the unit as a whole is worse.

You have to look at the big picture.

Sorry Scot but I disagree. There may be 3 players on our roster that can do what he does collectively, but no one player.

Guys like Hardy are hard to find. He is good against the run, he can line up in the interior, he can defend both RB and QB on the read option, he can chase down runners, he can drop into coverage, etc.

Oh, and he can single handedly dominate games with 3 or 4 sacks and get you 15 over a season.

And he is only one year older than Cam Newton. Meaning, he is just entering his prime.

We can still be good without him, but we are better with him.

He will not be easily replaced

[PantherBoy95]

You're clearly not beating your head against that wall hard enough.

 

Well I asked for an explanation and didn't get one, you mind explaining that logic?

Is it about salary/ saving cap?

 

[DaCityKats]

Sorry Scot but I disagree. There may be 3 players on our roster that can do what he does collectively, but no one player.

Guys like Hardy are hard to find. He is good against the run, he can line up in the interior, he can defend both RB and QB on the read option, he can chase down runners, he can drop into coverage, etc.

Oh, and he can single handedly dominate games with 3 or 4 sacks and get you 15 over a season.

And he is only one year older than Cam Newton. Meaning, he is just entering his prime.

We can still be good without him, but we are better with him.

He will not be easily replaced

 

not to mention, he used to be a gunner on the punt team. at 6'4 260.

 

you cannot say you love pass rushers, and DL, and have one of the best ones in the league walk from your team. i still think he gets an offer from the panthers, but it may not be to his liking.

[Smithers]

Posted Today, 08:26 AM

So a new precedent has been set, JR seems to now think being accused automatically equals being guilty. I just cannot comprehend the mindset of not brining him back on the cheap if he's found not guilty, players love him and want him back. This could have a big effect in the locker room.

A beloved player in the locker room ownership has already deemed guilty before his trial. This might be one of the biggest mistakes this organization has made if found not guilty. Imagine if Baltimore let Ray Lewis walk to another team even though he was found not guilty and he was on trial for accessory to murder!! I really can't wait until we get new ownership.

Look on the bright side. This now makes room to add a guy that says yes sir and no sir and contributes to the community!! Super Bowl baby!

Being accused? He was found guilty in a court of law! Why does everyone keep forgetting that?

[Jeremy Igo]

Being accused? He was found guilty in a court of law! Why does everyone keep forgetting that?

Probably because the moment he asked for a jury trial, that court decision ceased to exist according to NC law.

[pantherclaw]

Sorry Scot but I disagree. There may be 3 players on our roster that can do what he does collectively, but no one player.

Guys like Hardy are hard to find. He is good against the run, he can line up in the interior, he can defend both RB and QB on the read option, he can chase down runners, he can drop into coverage, etc.

Oh, and he can single handedly dominate games with 3 or 4 sacks and get you 15 over a season.

And he is only one year older than Cam Newton. Meaning, he is just entering his prime.

We can still be good without him, but we are better with him.

He will not be easily replaced

nobody is arguing hardy's talent.

[CPF4LIFE]

Hardy's very good.  i don't know that I'd go with 'elite' though.  J J Watt is elite.  Hardy's not on that level.

 

But here's the thing: People in this thread are assuming that the defense will automatically not be as good without Hardy.

 

That's not actually the case.

 

It's still a team sport, and just because you're less talented at one of eleven positions doesn't automatically mean the unit as a whole is worse.

 

You have to look at the big picture.

 

 

Well actually....it wasnt.

[Pimpdaddy]

...pisses me off. JR tolerates smithy breaking orbital bones at will but wont try to do a deal with 13 mil already paid to someone who did nothing to earn it...I guess he's going to be found guilty...its bullsht but Gman will get somebody just as good.

[The Huddler]

So the observer says he we arent EXPECTED to resign him..

This has no weight to it. Its just fluff. nfl.com.. wow!! They MUST know whats up.

Who IS expecting him back?

No offense to some of you but this article proves nothing. This could be about boiled eggs.. its just anoying to me how the media can literally say NOTHING about ANYTHING and people literally take it and completly digest it and change their whole thoughts about whatever. Bunch of flies on poo

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

So the observer says he we arent EXPECTED to resign him..

This has no weight to it. Its just fluff. nfl.com.. wow!! They MUST know whats up.

Who IS expecting him back?

No offense to some of you but this article proves nothing. This could be about boiled eggs.. its just anoying to me how the media can literally say NOTHING about ANYTHING and people literally take it and completly digest it and change their whole thoughts about whatever. Bunch of flies on poo

Normally I would agree with this and there is some truth re: the way the claims are sourced.

But the guy who runs this site and has legit inside knowledge has been saying hardy is 100% done since the middle of last season.

[Jeremy Igo]

This is Gettleman's way of letting the news out slowly. His office is behind this latest news.