I'm still sticking by Hardy's side.

[The Saltman]

We shall see.

Save this thread for future reference.

[CarolinaNCSU]

I've loved Hardy from Day 1. One of the big reasons I'm against Coples, to the detriment of the team or not.

[KBRed]

If Hardy didn't suck against the run, it's kinda funny how teams ran it on his side. Almost like they were exposing a weakness. :eek:

Funny after these articles, he still has 'a side'. Not that it matters, but I would bet Hardy will be a force to reckon with this year.

[Varking]

I am pro-Hardy. We don't need Coples we need a dt.

[God]

Hardy is a good player. Would be scary to see him and CJ with two actual NFL caliber DT's on the field.

[Riverboat Ron]

I'm all for Hardy, I just feel we need a solid rotation of three or four DE's. Pass rush is critical in today's NFL and we saw in week 17 what happens if we don't have Charles Johnson, zero pass rush.

[jarhead]

Great pick.Time will tell if he fits Rivera scheme and expectations.It is unfair to judge him on the lack of a supporting cast last year

[Floppin]

I've always backed Hardy. The times when Hardy looked bad in run defense were when he failed to contain the edge and force the play back inside. The reason for that was because he would jump inside, which, in my opinion, was because of our weak interior line and his desire to stop the inside run and consequently he would give up some big runs to the outside. He essentially just needs to trust his line and hold his position, and this will come with more experience and, of course, better line play.

[ed bell]

Rivera said his main problem against the run was having the discipline to stay with his assignment. I remember a TB touchdown run where he did exactly what Floppin' outlined above. Would have been in the right place if he hadn't "freelanced". Rivera had a little one-on-one with him on the sideline about it. Coach him up...he'll be more than fine.

[bleys]

I've told y'all to quit sleepin on The Kraken..

[Snake]

For all the crap people have talked about his play against the run, they wouldn't be saying much if we had DTs that were worth a crap/occupy blockers/don't get pancaked. He's made several great plays against the run that I remember, but it's hard to do that when you get guards double teaming you with tackles after they pancake a 300 lb. DT.

People also fail to realize how many passes he deflected (IIRC he either led the league for DL or was 2nd). He is gonna be a good one.

This is the truth. Hopefully we can stay injury free this year and add some help on the Dline. Edwards will be a huge upgrade and hopefully Fua can add some muscle so he is not a swinging door this year.

[top dawg]

Party Hardy!

[Herbert The Love Bug]

he has shown a couple flashes here and there but 80% of the time he is getting abused. I'm nowhere near sold on him yet. Hope he finally proves me wrong.

[bleys]

he has shown a couple flashes here and there but 80% of the time he is getting abused. I'm nowhere near sold on him yet. Hope he finally proves me wrong.

:smh: