Report: Panthers Not Expected To Bring Back Hardy

[ThinkAboutIt]

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.

 

Stupid comment. The last two seasons Hardy played, his "name" might not have been "elite," but his "production" was. 

[The Huddler]

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

 

i have a 25$ amazon giftcard.

 

if i click that link and buy some pie accessories, how much of  that 25 comes back to the huddle? just curious

[The Huddler]

also, if there is a legit source, then cool. but citing that article alone...

[Jeremy Igo]

i have a 25$ amazon giftcard.

if i click that link and buy some pie accessories, how much of that 25 comes back to the huddle? just curious

Depends what u buy. Typically around 4%

[Snake]

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

I don't think that's it. I don't think he has changed his mind much since he tagged him. Still there is a chance he stays with a cap friendly deal but it a small one.

[cbully]

to be fair... hardy was just now entering his prime. he was a 5th (?) round draft pick, and wasn't expected to come in and dominate like a #2 overall pick was. peppers also never reached 15 sacks. for all we know hardy could have put up 20 sacks this season.

 

not saying hardy is better than peppers, but hardy was a monster in his own right.

not doubt he's a monster but Peppers was proven... haters don't like that.... the bottom line is those were our best DEs thus far, then CJ and Rucker. but that's just my opinions. 

 

nevertheless, considering this info may be true, one would have to assume we are going to step up our offense heavily this year and secondary.

[Jeremy Igo]

I don't think that's it.

I know that's it.

[Mr. Scot]

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

 

Reminds me of two things I really wish more fans would catch on to.

 

Number One: The decision on this isn't being made by Jerry Richardson. 

 

It's being made by Dave Gettleman.  Jerry Richardson's role is simply tacit approval / non-interference.

 

As I've said many times, anyone who wants to question that should take a moment and answer what color jersey Steve Smith is wearing these days.

 

Number Two: It isn't an image decision.  It's a business decision.

 

Here's a challenge.  Go to a bookie and bet ten thousand dollars of your own money that Greg Hardy will stay completely out of trouble for the next five years.  Don't have ten thousand to bet?  Put up your car, or your house, or something else of value.

 

You comfortable with that?

 

Well, the Panthers would be wagering a whole lot more than ten thousand on that bet if they offer Hardy a big contract.  And please don't give me the "he'll play for less" argument.  He reportedly turned down a more than fair 8 million per year contract before he was franchised.  It's delusional to think he'll actually play for cheap given his past actions.

 

And let's be clear: Ron Rivera wants him back.  He's made it plain in many things he's said, but it's not his decision.

 

Given Rivera's track record when it comes to personnel decisions, that's probably a good thing.

[hepcat]

Basically the Panthers need to spend the money they were paying Hardy and go sign someone who can block him because he could easily sign with Atlanta, Tampa, Seattle, Dallas...or any other host of teams that we play next year.  If they trot out Byron Bell to block Greg Hardy I might as well write Cam Newton's obituary now.  

[rippadonn]

Hope JR liked watching how the Kraken twisted up Drew Brees and caused him to have nightmares and wet the bed because our rivals are in the football business and would love nothing more than to release the Kraken on Cam Newton.

But we'll have the nicest most wholesome group of guys golly gee.

[L-TownCat]

Until our team stops carrying the torch for the NFL we will never win anything.

How has Jerry's loyalty rewarded Carolina fans?

How many new trophy cases have we needed because we just need those robots that don't act like people act.

You can't give a kid 10 million dollars, throw hot chicks, booze, steroids, and drugs at them and expect to get straight laced choir boys.

Who's kidding who here? It's like a bad practical joke.

[Brothergrim427]

Lol to Cam fans/bandwagoners maybe...but lifelong panther fans know it doesn't even crack the top 15 maybe 20.

That actually would be a good topic for a thread, something like "Name your top ten worst moments as a Carolina fan" might produce some interesting conversation about our team pre Cam/Keek

[Bj-Monster23]

I'm becoming fine with this move. My only issue is where does the pass rush come from now? CJ has to stay healthy and the panthers will have to find someone to complement him in free agency or the draft. I like Kony Ealy and he played well the latter part of the season. But you can't bet on him that he will have a consistent pass rush next season.

[DamnItJake!]

will be in oakland..suites him..