Trading Hardy is so logical its almost common sense.

[CharlottePanther]

CJ, Dwan, Star, Short and Alexander. Not to mention the best LB corps in the league (assuming they are healthy). While Hardy is good, we could easily still be a top 5 D without him. Trading Hardy now while he is still hot not only makes sense, but its practicially common sense. We could easily fetch a 1st and 2nd rounder atleast for him now. One of the youngest up and coming DEs in the league who posted double digit sacks last year? Teams would easily give up that plus maybe more for Hardy.

Just imagine what we could do with 4 picks in the first two rounds of the draft. We could draft a stud RT and RG, and a stud CB and safety and oh BTW still have enough cap space to sign a REAL WR in free agency for Cam. I can somewhat understand signing Hardy after the season if he posts big numbers, but signing him now would be foolish. Lets not forget he has been very quiet in pre season so far.

I know we all "love" Hardy, but lets be real. Our D would still be fine without him and if we completely keep ignoring giving Cam help and invest all this in the defense, you can rest assured he will jet when his contract is up. We have done absloutely nothing to help Cam since we drafted him. Mark my words, if we extend Hardy now, he wont post double digit sacks again this year.

[chknwing]

imagine how many picks we could get if we tossed in Steve Smith and Cam Newton.

 

 

 

 

 

./end sarcasim

[CharlottePanther]

imagine how many picks we could get if we tossed in Steve Smith and Cam Newton.

./end sarcasim

What im saying isnt illogical whatsoever. Our D line is stacked as is our LB corps. With Star and CJ commanding double teams and a interior pass rush with Dwan and Short, Alexander could thrive for a fraction of the cost of Hardy.

[PhillyB]

we don't have anything on alexander other than "flashes" and "premonitions" from fans who like to project such qualities onto specimens whether they embody it or not. get rid of hardy and you potentially fall back to a mediocre defensive line that's marginally effective in rushing the passer and exposes our secondary for what it is.

 

no thanks

[TheRed]

No.

[chknwing]

I understand what you are saying but players like hardy are not easy to find. you dont just trade away your diamonds in the rough.

[Zaximus]

Alexander HAS looked good with the time he's been given.... but so did Stanley McClover or w/e for us (predator).

[CharlottePanther]

I understand what you are saying but players like hardy are not easy to find. you dont just trade away your diamonds in the rough.

Dont be greedy. What I mean is, would you rather have a top 3 D by keeping Hardy but yet have Cam getting sacked every other play OR, trade Hardy and maybe have a top 6 or 7 D but a stout offensive oine and more well rounded offense? Im taking the latter

[carolina-chuck]

It makes a ton of sense if Gman isn't looking to extend Hardy. Get something while you can. But, does Hardy really have any value? I'm not sure we'll get anything more than a 3rd. I'd trade him around the deadline though. Let him help us win some games and up his value.

[Mr. Scot]

Can't sign on to this.

[CharlottePanther]

Alexander HAS looked good with the time he's been given.... but so did Stanley McClover or w/e for us (predator).

You dont need two stud DEs when you already have one stud DE and strong interior that commands double teams. A slightly above average DE could thrive along side our D line. You dont need to pay mega bucks to two DEs when you already have one stout DE and a strong interior

[mav1234]

...a 1st and 2nd rounder for Hardy?    What?

[Coheed]

CJ, Dwan, Star, Short and Alexander. Not to mention the best LB corps in the league (assuming they are healthy). While Hardy is good, we could easily still be a top 5 D without him. Trading Hardy now while he is still hot not only makes sense, but its practicially common sense. We could easily fetch a 1st and 2nd rounder atleast for him now. One of the youngest up and coming DEs in the league who posted double digit sacks last year? Teams would easily give up that plus maybe more for Hardy.

Just imagine what we could do with 4 picks in the first two rounds of the draft. We could draft a stud RT and RG, and a stud CB and safety and oh BTW still have enough cap space to sign a REAL WR in free agency for Cam. I can somewhat understand signing Hardy after the season if he posts big numbers, but signing him now would be foolish. Lets not forget he has been very quiet in pre season so far.

I know we all "love" Hardy, but lets be real. Our D would still be fine without him and if we completely keep ignoring giving Cam help and invest all this in the defense, you can rest assured he will jet when his contract is up. We have done absloutely nothing to help Cam since we drafted him. Mark my words, if we extend Hardy now, he wont post double digit sacks again this year.

 

 

No one's going to offer a 1st, let alone a 1st AND 2nd rounder for a guy that's had one good season.

Best LB corps in the league is also a stretch. We don't know if Beason will come back to form, and Beason and Davis' health are big ifs. Keek is a monster, but the rest of the core is a question mark. Granted, a core of Klein, Keek, and Blackburn would still be a good group.

[CharlottePanther]

It makes a ton of sense if Gman isn't looking to extend Hardy. Get something while you can. But, does Hardy really have any value? I'm not sure we'll get anything more than a 3rd. I'd trade him around the deadline though. Let him help us win some games and up his value.

Easily a first rounder plus maybe more. Hes only 26 coming off a double digit sack year while he has gotten better each year he has been in the league. If he doesnt have good trade value then I dont know who would