Greg Hardy says Panther negotiations yet to begin.

[QCkilla]

Well, we know it will take something well above the 8 mill a year we already offered.

If I was DG, I don't think I could justify spending over $10 mil a year on him. That's so much money tied into one position, especially considering we already have that kind of situation with the RBs.

[CPF4LIFE]

Lets be honest some of you will take the smallest thing and run with it. Hardy could sneeze and some of you will take it as him leaving.

[Marguide]

I sure Gettleman is working through our roster, evaluating each piece, and talking to our FA's to get a sense of their expectations. He also has to talk to guys like Gross, and Wharton, and maybe even D. Edwards and Cole, to see if they want to play another year.

All of those data points will, in part, determine what kind of offer DG is willing to give Hardy.

I'm glad the FO is being methodical. As fans, all we can do is patiently wait.

[LinvilleGorge]

G-man already offered him $8M a year.  At this point, I think he's content to let Hardy test free agency and see what his value is to other teams.  Hardy has probably gotten his best offer from the Panthers until he comes back with something better, then we'll just see how things play out.

[CelibatePimp]

DG clearly said that he was going to have between 3-4 wks to evaluate film before he talked about any deals. I don't think it's been that long yet.

[iamhubby1]

I sure Gettleman is working through our roster, evaluating each piece, and talking to our FA's to get a sense of their expectations. He also has to talk to guys like Gross, and Wharton, and maybe even D. Edwards and Cole, to see if they want to play another year.

All of those data points will, in part, determine what kind of offer DG is willing to give Hardy.

I'm glad the FO is being methodical. As fans, all we can do is patiently wait.

This may sound all well and good. But...not many around here are known for their patience. Some are sure he is gone, so they can't wait to be right. Others are hoping he stays, so they can't wait to be right either.

Me? I want him back. With a fair deal that is. I am sure Gman will offer him fair market value. So to me, it comes down to Kraken. If he wants to be here, he will. If he wants the money, me just may be gone.

[natty]

Even with a discount Hardy will be too expensive.  

[El Chingon]

Greg is gone.

[Evengelion]

I'd rather tag him and get some picks for him. A 1st rounder could easily replace him and cheaper too.

[rko396]

Let him walk, save the $12 mill to use on 4-5 solid players that could give us offensive weapons and help sure up the line, then get a 3rd round compensatory pick. I dont hate it

[ladypanther]

Gman will make a fair offer.  If Hardy leaves for the big money my guess he will be with a losing team.  As Gman said...players will have to make a choice.  If he leaves, I am confident Gman has a plan.  I am also confident he will draft well.

[rayzor]

LOL, DG is letting him walk or giving him the tag...  SMH...

 

Peppers Redux.

except peppers didn't want to stay, in fact he wanted out. he made that crystal clear.

 

hardy at least wants to stay. the desire may not be as strong as the desire to get what he can on the open market, but it's there.

[Proudiddy]

except peppers didn't want to stay, in fact he wanted out. he made that crystal clear.

 

hardy at least wants to stay. the desire may not be as strong as the desire to get what he can on the open market, but it's there.

 

I remember the Peppers situation vividly...  I'm just saying, if DG let's him walk for nothing, it is essentially the same thing.  If we're not going to, or not ABLE to, pay him what he's looking for, there is no way you just let him walk uncompensated.  We HAVE to get something in return.

 

I really want us to keep him, but it's not looking good.  And the more Hardy says, the more it sounds like that hometown discount is long gone.

[saX man]

I sure Gettleman is working through our roster, evaluating each piece, and talking to our FA's to get a sense of their expectations. He also has to talk to guys like Gross, and Wharton, and maybe even D. Edwards and Cole, to see if they want to play another year.

All of those data points will, in part, determine what kind of offer DG is willing to give Hardy.

I'm glad the FO is being methodical. As fans, all we can do is patiently wait.

 

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