if you didn't love the kraken before...

[pantherclaw]

He disappears too often for me. He had 10 sacks in 3 games and 5 in 13 games. I'd like to see more consistency.

name one DE that doesn't disappear at times.

Just one, and back it up with the stats, please.

[DecrypticShadow]

While he nearly doubled his sack total in the last 2 games, that's the kind of intensity you want in a player, I think

 

Exactly... Not sure there is a better player to fill his spot out there on the upcoming market. A player like Greg Hardy creates chaos within an offensive line scheme. They have to adjust to his ability to pressure the quarterback. Many times you will see Hardy doubled on the line with a blocker in the backfield to add assistance. This kind of attention allows Star and CJ to break through their assignments and attack the quarterback from the other side.

 

The fact of the matter is that Hardy is healthy and in his prime right now in Carolina, we need to keep that talent on the team!

[Inimicus]

[nosuchthingasapanther]

cj on hardy's video...
 

charles johnson ‏@randywattson 2m
@ItsGHardy has set the tone for 2014 https://www.youtube.com/embed/WqbGp78ODQ0 … #coldblooded

[nosuchthingasapanther]

Spotrac's estimated salary for hardy is:

6 years $82Mill

$13M average per year

$28M guaranteed

 

...and that was before the season started.

 

[CPcavedweller]

While he nearly doubled his sack total in the last 2 games, that's the kind of intensity you want in a player, I think

This late in the year it's pretty remarkable. However he went against a rookie in the loudest environment that BOA has produced(we all know the Saints oline has a hard time hearing their assignments in loud venues). He also went against a Falcons tackle that wouldn't start anywhere else in the league. That said, he did what he was supposed to and beat them like they were practice dummies like elite players do. I'm excited to see his progress into the playoffs as it seems like the light has gone off in his elite potential.

I really can't understate the importance Gross has had on his development. Hardy has had the opportunity to go against one of the best in the league for four years and I'm hopeful he gets a few more with Gross to continue to blossom here in North Carolina.

[MtnJax]

I am just waiting for him to get re - signed so I can order a custom, black Kraken Jersey

[rko396]

...and that was before the season started.

No. $82M for 6 years is his current projection

[DaveThePanther2008]

He food is the fans.  As the game progresses and the Kraken gets more energy from the fans the tighter he gets.  Why do you think he wanted fans to come to Atlanta?  Watch our home game with a loud crowd.  You will feed him and he will give you sacks and power plays.

 

Watch and See

[Udogg]

He disappears too often for me. He had 10 sacks in 3 games and 5 in 13 games. I'd like to see more consistency.

 

So does Julius Peppers .. and we almost payed him 100+ mill.

 

Getting sacks aren't the only measurement in judging a DE.  Jared Allen used to feast on Chicago and Minnesota.  Which in turn padded his numbers.  Mario Williams probably the highest paid DE in the league got 13 sacks.  4.5 were against us.

 

Hardy is top 5 in sacks, tackle for loss, quarterback pressures.

 

He is also top 5 in run stop percentage amongst DE's. 

 

He is versatile and more importantly only 25 years old.  He is could possibly be getting even better. 

[CPcavedweller]

So does Julius Peppers .. and we almost payed him 100+ mill.

Getting sacks aren't the only measurement in judging a DE. Jared Allen used to feast on Chicago and Minnesota. Which in turn padded his numbers. Mario Williams probably the highest paid DE in the league got 13 sacks. 4.5 were against us.

Hardy is top 5 in sacks, tackle for loss, quarterback pressures.

He is also top 5 in run stop percentage amongst DE's.

He is versatile and more importantly only 25 years old. He is could possibly be getting even better.

Good god. I never said anything about not paying him. Only I'd like to see more consistency. If he can manage that he could lead the league in sacks next year.

[CPcavedweller]

name one DE that doesn't disappear at times.

Just one, and back it up with the stats, please.

It's not a problem with just him. Everyone disappears. You act like I just kissed your girl friend or something. Relax. Pay him, keep him, and do something no team has done and win the NFC south two years in a row. Oh yeah, get more consistency from Hardy and he will have 25 sacks.

[nosuchthingasapanther]

It's not a problem with just him. Everyone disappears. You act like I just kissed your girl friend or something. Relax. Pay him, keep him, and do something no team has done and win the NFC south two years in a row. Oh yeah, get more consistency from Hardy and he will have 25 sacks.

 

the problem is you base a DEs production on sacks.

 

in the end, sacks are the icing on the cake.

 

[CPcavedweller]

the problem is you base a DEs production on sacks.

in the end, sacks are the icing on the cake.

I'm basing it on what everyone else's argument seems to be. Sacks are icing on the cake, yes. You can see the influence of our entire line on the number of interceptions we had this year. I'm just saying, if we have a game similar to the Saints and lay an egg then it will all be for naught.