Hardy says he'll take a hometown discount from Panthers

[Doc Holiday]

Here's the thing with team negotiations if the team is good players are more willing to take a pay cut if they think a Super bowl is down the Road, great example of this is the Patriots, but if its a bad team you have to pay more, example of this is Charles Johnson Contract we had to over pay to keep him.

[Dex]

Give him Godfrey's money.

[hepcat]

With so many areas of need on the roster and the team already cash strapped this coming offseason, I can't see Hardy getting a mega deal.  He might get the franchise tag depending on how well the Panthers do in the playoffs.  If Gettleman and the staff feel they are ready to make a Superbowl run next year, keep him around at least one more season with the tag.  If not, let him go and bolster the O-Line.  

 

As awesome as Hardy is, I'd rather them sign a few good vet O-Linemen with the same amount of cap space to protect Cam.  No matter who is rushing the passer, the Panthers are going NO WHERE unless Cam stays healthy.  And as fun as Cam's Houdini escape acts are to watch, I hold my breath every time and hope no one slams into his knee.

 

All in all I think Hardy walks unless he gets the franchise tag.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Wouldn't be surprised if he is traded away on Draft day for something if all else fails. Gettleman doesn't look like the kind of person to not have some type of contingency plan. As of right now, I fully trust Gettleman and what he may or may not do in the Hardy situation.

[carolina-chuck]

CJ needs to help us out.

[BANE]

He deserves big money. Be it from us or someone else. Don't short change the dude. Pay. Him.

[Doyle]

Just look at all those zeroes.

 

I say this every time I log on to the Huddle.

[Ruff]

Wouldn't be surprised if he is traded away on Draft day for something if all else fails. Gettleman doesn't look like the kind of person to not have some type of contingency plan. As of right now, I fully trust Gettleman and what he may or may not do in the Hardy situation.

That would require a sign and trade scenario. He won't be a panther on draft day if he's not signed in some shape or form.

[TrueBlackandBlue]

That is encouraging news. I want guys that care about the team.

[Udogg]

I just want him to stay.  DE that rush and play the run don't grow on trees.

[bigdog10]

He deserves a big contract in my opinion. If we don't sign him it won't be for a lack of trying.

Ps. Thanks again Hurney.

[Dex]

CJ needs to help us out.

why don't you help us out.

[mc52beast]

Is the guy even in the top 10 in sacks? I know he's a great athlete, but if he's expecting to break the bank, he better start racking up some numbers...

[SOJA]

the thing is someone (probably the Raiders) is going to offer him big money. Yea Hardy loves the Panthers and we love him, but at the end of the day money talks. 

 

We'll see.