News: Cowboys teammates praise Hardy as he works on weaknesses

[WoodysGirl]

By Drew Davison

ddavison@star-telegram.com


OXNARD, Calif. For as much praise as teammates and coaches give Greg Hardy for his relentless motor in practice, the defensive lineman hasn’t delivered the “wow” plays yet.

The best thing Hardy has done to date, it seems, is getting as far away from the fights that broke out between the Cowboys and Rams on Tuesday. Outside of that, his impact on the field hasn’t been seen to the naked eye.

Hardy, according to those within the organization, uses practice to work on his weaknesses and become a better all-around player, rather than only working on his strengths.

Look no further than Tuesday’s practice against the St. Louis Rams. Hardy beat Rams undrafted rookie tackle Darrell Williams for a sack on one play, and then was getting pancake-blocked by him on the next.

Hardy continues to work himself back into shape, hoping to lose about 10 more pounds.

“Getting a year off like that, he is still getting back into his rhythm and all those things, but he’s had some flash plays,” defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli said. “And he brings it every day. He practices hard every day, every down. He’s got a lot of pride. We’ve been extremely pleased so far.”


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[EST_1986]

Great another thread full of lawyers debating

 

[speedkilz88]

 

[WoodysGirl]

Hardy made headlines this off-season for getting into a verbal spat with Davon Coleman, but Coleman shakes his head at the incident.

“I don’t even know how it blew up like that,” Coleman said. “...That’s my bro. We were tight right after that. It really was nothing, just being teammates.

“Greg definitely has brought a juice of energy to our group.”


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[WoodysGirl]

Great another thread full of lawyers debating

I'm deleting every lawyer post then. At this point, this is about team dynamics and that's all Im concerned about.

 

[EST_1986]

I'm deleting every lawyer post then. At this point, this is about team dynamics and that's all Im concerned about.

Good, I think Hardy is going to kick some *** this season and really help out the two young guys

 

[Idgit]

In terms of being a team mate, Hardy is everything he was advertised to be so far. There were a lot of posters who were against bringing him in here, in part, because he wasn't the right kind of football player. I think we can probably dispense with that argument, at least.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

OXNARD, Calif. For as much praise as teammates and coaches give Greg Hardy for his relentless motor in practice, the defensive lineman hasn’t delivered the “wow” plays yet.

Like.... Really? In practice.
This is right up there with the reporting of...... " and so and so has thrown his first int of the preseason" ... There's no reporting of that as "news" especially not a lead story... Like ice heard already numerous times.

The best thing Hardy has done to date, it seems, is getting as far away from the fights that broke out between the Cowboys and Rams on Tuesday. Outside of that, his impact on the field hasn’t been seen to the naked eye.

Smart. (Must be a beta......lol)

Hardy, according to those within the organization, uses practice to work on his weaknesses and become a better all-around player, rather than only working on his strengths.

Great. We already he can attack.

Look no further than Tuesday’s practice against the St. Louis Rams. Hardy beat Rams undrafted rookie tackle Darrell Williams for a sack on one play, and then was getting pancake-blocked by him on the next.

He's great but.... He sucks.....

Hardy continues to work himself back into shape, hoping to lose about 10 more pounds.

Awesome!

“Getting a year off like that, he is still getting back into his rhythm and all those things, but he’s had some flash plays,” defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli said. “And he brings it every day. He practices hard every day, every down. He’s got a lot of pride. We’ve been extremely pleased so far.”

And there you have it.

 

[kevm3]

You want guys like Hardy who can bring the emotional side to the defense. Him and Ro McClain can really get this defense amped up. Sean Lee can deliver on the intellectual side of the equation. We have enough talent on defense for them to be very solid. I just hope it shows on the field.

 

[ShiningStar]

Coleman said the right thing. Ok brothers and teammates are going to fight. Hardy doesnt need a wow play right yet, he cant go hurting the team to show his skills. Hes out there practicing, hes staying clean and hes accepted his new team. I am loving everything he is doing. Show your manhood, your passion, do the right thing, than go out there and play your game when the time is right.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

He's probably thinking to himself "I didn't remember it being so hard to get sacks." And then when the season starts and he's not going up against an O-line full of All-Pros every day, he'll say to himself "Now that's what I remember."

 

[HellCrowe]

Hardy continues to work himself back into shape, hoping to lose about 10 more pounds.

Maybe these 4 games could be a positive thing for him. Don't get me wrong, we definitely could use him from the start BUT much like injured players (see Lawrence last season), he could use this time to get back in to shape and become the best Kraken the whole league knows.

 

[Jarv]

Whatever happened with the August 13th hearing and has anyone heard if Hardy will appeal again? Has his record been expunged?

 

[erod]

Hardy's history is kind of an all or nothing player. Makes plays, but gets beat a lot, too.

 

[Doc50]

He just needs some time, and should be ready by.....oh......about........maybe........game 5.

 

[Idgit]

Coleman said the right thing. Ok brothers and teammates are going to fight. Hardy doesnt need a wow play right yet, he cant go hurting the team to show his skills. Hes out there practicing, hes staying clean and hes accepted his new team. I am loving everything he is doing. Show your manhood, your passion, do the right thing, than go out there and play your game when the time is right.

Maybe he could stop just short of showing his manhood.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

Maybe these 4 games could be a positive thing for him. Don't get me wrong, we definitely could use him from the start BUT much like injured players (see Lawrence last season), he could use this time to get back in to shape and become the best Kraken the whole league knows.

Fortunately we have some intriguing young prospects to take advantage of Hardy (Gregory) and McClain (Wilson) being out 4 games. Gregory will have an opportunity to start at RDE in the base, though I could see Mincey getting the nod. But Wilson really has an opportunity. He'll likely be the starting SAM and could even steal the position away from Hitchens when McClain comes back.

 

[gimmesix]

Look no further than Tuesday’s practice against the St. Louis Rams. Hardy beat Rams undrafted rookie tackle Darrell Williams for a sack on one play, and then was getting pancake-blocked by him on the next.

He was destroying Rams blockers from the video I've seen, especially from the 3-tech spot, but to be fair, so were several of the Cowboys' defensive linemen. Hardy, though, has that ability to easily convert power to quickness or quickness to power that makes defenders hard to block.

 

[gimmesix]

Fortunately we have some intriguing young prospects to take advantage of Hardy (Gregory) and McClain (Wilson) being out 4 games. Gregory will have an opportunity to start at RDE in the base, though I could see Mincey getting the nod. But Wilson really has an opportunity. He'll likely be the starting SAM and could even steal the position away from Hitchens when McClain comes back.

Yes, I think Mincey starts and Gregory comes in on passing downs, with Mincey moving inside.

 

[LandryFan]

Coleman said the right thing. Ok brothers and teammates are going to fight. Hardy doesnt need a wow play right yet, he cant go hurting the team to show his skills. Hes out there practicing, hes staying clean and hes accepted his new team. I am loving everything he is doing. Show your manhood, your passion, do the right thing, than go out there and play your game when the time is right.