JJ Watts gets 6yr 100 million contract!

[@bonafidebanter]

I really never thought that the Panthers would resign Hardy after this season. I don't have any inside information, just a hunch, I guess. I've had this thought before he go into this court mess. J.J. Watt just got paid! Hardy will as well, just not here. 

[Mark S]

Imagine how much money they'll have invested in their DE's if Jadeveon Clowney pans out.

[JJman]

Imagine how much money they'll have invested in their DE's if Jadeveon Clowney pans out.

By the time they'll owe Clowney that type of contract, Watt's deal will be more expandable.

[jtm]

No way would I give Hardy anything close to this with all the off the field issues.

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[0115]

Ill never get used to seeing people my age get money ill never obtain yet.....

[UNCrules2187]

If Hardy is looking for anywhere near $100m, he's not finding it from Carolina. Even if he's acquitted, perception will still skew his price down on the market. Also, Gettleman came from NYG where they stockpiled pass rushers so they didn't have to worry about giving any one guy a massive deal. We have some great depth with Alexander, Ealy, Addison, and Horton.

 

Either way, I'd be surprised if Hardy is in a Panther uniform next season.

[Peppers90 NC]

It's much easier to give that kind of contract when Mallet is your best QB.

Hardy won't sniff that kind of deal.

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[Snake]

This needs to be moved. Interesting news but not panthers related.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

gettleman would sooner slam his dong in a car door than give that kind of money to hardy

[CPF4LIFE]

See the writing on the wall.Kony Ealy was drafted to fill the gap when Hardy walks next year.No way D G is paying him anywhere near that kind of money.

And there is no way he is paying CJ 15+ a year either so I guess both of them are gone according to this.

[CPF4LIFE]

Agree! Watts is much better at getting at the QB and pressuring them then Hardy is. Don't get me wrong. Hardy is one of the top DEs in the league right now. But Hardy is questionable on why he disappear against good oline. JJ Watts don't always have that problem. Hardy does. Plus most of Hardy sacks last year came against trash oline. Namely the Falcons and Saints. So sometime Hardy is a ? when it comes to getting pressure. And if CJ ain't playing. Hardy is not as good neither. But unlike Watts. Hardy has trouble sometime getting pressure on QBs with good oline and when CJ ain't playing. But again he is a solid run defender and is solid most of the time at pass rushing and questionable at other times. Hardy deserve a nice fat contract with good money. But no where near that kind of money Watts just got. Maybe 5 yr 60-70 million and 45 million gtd and 20million signing bonus. But nothing like what Watts just got. Hardy would have to have 20+ sacks this season to even sniff the kind of Money Watts just got or more in a contract. We will see what happens. But I think the Panthers might have a tough time keeping him after this season. I got that bad feeling right now.

Hardy showed up when it matter if he doesn't have good games against the saints and falcons we might not win those games or the division. it doesn't matter who was playing OT for the other teams. Not to mentioned that whole argument is skewed simply because some people are salty he didnt "dominate" the niners playoff game

[CRA]

Imagine how much money they'll have invested in their DE's if Jadeveon Clowney pans out.

Watt will be at the end of that deal when they have to worry about Clowney

[nosuchthingasapanther]

there isn't a de in the league that will sniff anything close to watt's contract.

there's jj watt..then there's everyone else.

[caatfan]

Agree! Watts is much better at getting at the QB and pressuring them then Hardy is. Don't get me wrong. Hardy is one of the top DEs in the league right now. But Hardy is questionable on why he disappear against good oline. JJ Watts don't always have that problem. Hardy does. Plus most of Hardy sacks last year came against trash oline. Namely the Falcons and Saints. So sometime Hardy is a ? when it comes to getting pressure. And if CJ ain't playing. Hardy is not as good neither. But unlike Watts. Hardy has trouble sometime getting pressure on QBs with good oline and when CJ ain't playing. But again he is a solid run defender and is solid most of the time at pass rushing and questionable at other times. Hardy deserve a nice fat contract with good money. But no where near that kind of money Watts just got. Maybe 5 yr 60-70 million and 45 million gtd and 20million signing bonus. But nothing like what Watts just got. Hardy would have to have 20+ sacks this season to even sniff the kind of Money Watts just got or more in a contract. We will see what happens. But I think the Panthers might have a tough time keeping him after this season. I got that bad feeling right now.

At least get his name right if you're gonna start a thread on the guy. There's no 's' in his last name.

 

As for Hardy, considering his off the field baggage and the $ he's gonna want, who says Gettleman and/or JR even wants to keep him. It would be a question for the money issue alone, considering the fact that Cam also needs to get paid.If you can't spread out your payroll a litle, you'll end up with gaping holes, talent wise, like we're trying to fill now.