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Once again lets discuss Greg Hardy for a sec

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Point blank, is it worth it to resign him?  I'm thinking we would have to pay him at least 8 million a year, or at least that is as far as I would pay him if it were up to me.  Yet again, with that same amount of money, I could go out and greatly build my secondary in signing guys like Jairus Byrd and Charles Tillman. (Though with Byrd, he might actually command more money than Hardy would)  Or I could concentrate that money in bringing in offensive talent, although the only big receiving name out there is Hakeem Nicks and I don't know if I would want him.

 

 

My evaluation is Greg Hardy is definitely a great player and he brings attitude to this team.  Yet for the cap space he is going to eat up, I would want him to be a consistent guy who gets after the QB.  I don't believe he disappears from as many games as Julius Peppers did (and Peppers was a much better talent), however Hardy hasn't been a factor in some games this year.  I believe Frank Alexander could kind of fill the void if Hardy wasn't here, especially as Star and Short continue to develop.  So for me, the best strategy might be to spread the wealth around, whether than pouring a decent amount in Hardy.

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I'd make him a reasonable offer - no way he gets huge $$$.

We can't afford to pay huge and hopefully he understands that and can show some loyalty and patience.

If he wants to leave, then yea I think Alexander can handle it and we'll mail him a picture of the team holding the Lombardi.

This team can't mortgage the future like it has in the past.

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I'd love to keep him, but I just don't know if we can.  I'm not sure I want two big money DEs.  Could CJ possibly restructure?  I don't know.  All I know is that 99.9% of the Huddle was onboard with keeping both DeAngelo and J. Stew and now they're just killing our cap space.  Gettleman could get creative with the structure of the deal, but I don't know.  We'll just have to see.  Addison has looked good when given opportunities. I don't view Hardy as a MUST sign.  We gotta put some money in the offense and I don't mean more RBs.  OL and WR.  Some CBs too.

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Hardy is a huge part on this defense. Our defense would look very different next year without him next year. IMO, he's worth 8 mil a year (5yr/40). But I can't see Gman offering anything more than a 7mil contract, possibly 6mil for a 2year contract. That'd be my dream scenario. Anything more than 8 mil, I'd let him walk. Use that money toward an OT in FA and fans will think that they hate this idea but bring Peppers back if he's willing to come back. You can always find DE through the draft and develop one for the future too.

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I hope he stays, but I have a feeling we won't be able to afford him. Which sucks, as without him our defense will take a step back.

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