Irvin thinks Cowboys should sign Hardy to long term deal

[Bleu Star]

Regardless of past indiscretions off the field, Michael Irvin is all-in on Greg Hardy. He wants the Dallas Cowboys to sign the pass-rusher “to a long-term deal right now.”

Speaking on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday, Irvin gushed about Hardy’s on-field exploits and said the Cowboys would have won the Super Bowl last year if only Hardy had been on the field rushing the passer.

To his point, the dynamic defender did make a significant impact in his first game back after missing most of the 2014 season and the first four games this year. Hardy racked up two sacks, a forced fumble, four solo tackles and was on Tom Brady’s behind throughout the contest.

“I know a lot of people are mad at this dude, but I was like, ‘Oh my God, this is the first game.’ To come back in the first game and do what that dude did, that was crazy,” Irvin said.

In addition to Hardy’s legal case that was ultimately dismissed by a judge, Hardy’s image was further tarnished when a rap video from 2014 came out, via TMZ.com, before Sunday’s game.

None of that seems to bother Irvin, however.

“I’m sorry everybody and I don’t want to be insensitive, but while everybody’s mad about the video, we should sign him to a long-term deal now,” Irvin said. “It was so impressive to see that, it was mind-boggling impressive.”

Many fans these days want their heroes to actually be good people, on and off the field, rather than gladiators who simply live for the fight.

Terry Bradshaw’s message Sunday resonated with the nation when he noted Hardy has never been contrite about any of his past indiscretions.

“He has that attitude. It’s not just talk. It’s not just in front of a bunch of cameras. That’s what he is, and he is that way. He’s very aggressive out there. …

The NFL continues to welcome men like Hardy back into the fold because they are phenomenal players who can do things most mere mortals can only dream about. Irvin’s comments are a direct reflection of how the league views the entire situation.


http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/michael-irvin-dallas-cowboys-greg-hardy-to-long-term-deal-101315

 

[Bleu Star]

Hardy is a franchise player. If he demonstrates he can keep his nose clean, this is a no brainer.

 

[RS12]

Playmaker has a firm grasp of talent when he sees it.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

I agree. I also totally agree that we would have been in the Super Bowl last year if we had him then.

 

[AzorAhai]

In come the "he's one and done" posts. I, along with many others, have been saying this long before his first game.

 

[Bleu Star]

I'm all for it. Playmaker has a keen eye.

 

[Animosity]

Cowboys would be stupid not to sign this lunatic to a long term deal. Make it happen.

 

[Nightman]

Hardy has never been in trouble, gets accused by a gold digger, has all charges dropped and is now a pariah.

Yet Big Ben gets accused of rape twice, Mike Vick kills dogs for sport and dozens other actual wife beaters are still in the league.

I would sign him to a 30m guaranteed contract tomorrow and not look back.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

In come the "he's one and done" posts.

who?

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Welcome to a few months ago Mike.

 

[RunDMC]

Cowboys would be stupid not to sign this lunatic to a long term deal. Make it happen.

He's no more of a lunatic than Charles Haley.

 

[TheDude]

Hardy is a franchise player. If he demonstrates he can keep his nose clean, this is a no brainer.

I have no problem signing him long term if they think he can maintain production.

The knock on Hardy coming out of college was motor and attitude, I haven't seen anything to suggest that persists. On the contrary he is praised in 2 cities as being an ideal teammate who goes 100%

The domestic thing is over and was an anomaly in his past very least of my concerns.

 

[Turtle0986]

After what I saw of Hardy at the game Sunday, I am honestly impressed that he did what he did in his first game back. If Hardy keeps performing like he did, then get him signed to a deal so we can keep him, a strong defence with a healthy and strong offense will help us reach the SB.

 

[AKATheRake]

What I liked, was when a reporter after the game asked Hardy "how would grade your individual game?".

Hardy answered, "we lost, terrible!".

That's leadership and a serious team mentality.

I personally saw the interview prior to the game with Hardy saying he hopes to come out "guns blazing".

The way he said it sounded like any typical NFL player would have said and he said it quite humbly actually. Problem was he had a prior issue that referenced guns in a domestic dispute so the actual statement became extremely fragile.

I'm more than certain Hardy was not trying to be controversial whatsoever in that interview.

Even in the interview after the game a reporter asked Hardy about the couple of times he was staring Brady down as he would go to his huddle. Hardy answered, "I don't know what you're talking about, any other questions?"

Hardy clearly was staring Brady down and it isn't as uncommon as most think. The opposition is always watching to see physically or mentally how you're reacting to their play against you.

Hardy did the right thing of not talking about an in game skill, as well making sure he got out of the Hardy vs Brady situation he was in all week after bringing up Giselle. This is another way of a player getting to another's head through the media. This is not the first time the opposition has brought up Giselle purposely. Brady is aware of it also.

But because of Hardy's history and quite easily so, the media will continue to scrutinize some of these things. Especially under our limelight.

What I am seeing though, is that Hardy is taking to the PR work being asked of him after this week. They were probably expecting the scrutiny anyways and judging by his play he stepped right up to the plate and delivered.

I would have no problem signing him with a particular clause regarding trouble with the police and the NFL's conduct policy which is typical in contracts anyways.

 

[gimmesix]

I'd like to see a little more of how he plays and behaves this season before trying to work out a long-term deal. But, hey, I'm no Michael Irvin.

 

[viman96]

Too soon for a long term contract. Let's see where we are at at the end of the season.

 

[conner01]

No reason to sign him now
Either we can afford him or not and we will see how that works out after the season
Everyone would love to have hardy, but you have to look at the whole roster and the fact we have Gregory and Dlaw
I suspect signing hardy is going to be very expensive and the front office has to decide where to spend and where to fill with draft
We soon have to decide on oline guys, we in a few short years have to find a QB
All these things play into what you do with every position
If we could sign hardy to a reasonable deal I'm all for it but I suspect he will get huge money and that could get tough

 

[burmafrd]

No reason to sign him now
Either we can afford him or not and we will see how that works out after the season
Everyone would love to have hardy, but you have to look at the whole roster and the fact we have Gregory and Dlaw
I suspect signing hardy is going to be very expensive and the front office has to decide where to spend and where to fill with draft
We soon have to decide on oline guys, we in a few short years have to find a QB
All these things play into what you do with every position
If we could sign hardy to a reasonable deal I'm all for it but I suspect he will get huge money and that could get tough

you do not let an elite pass rusher in the prime of his career get away. You just DON'T.

 

[Bleu Star]

If Hardy carries this through mid season, I would start firing up the contract machine. I agree with those of you that say not immediately. We all know the Playmaker can be extreme in his expressions. This is no different.

 

[phildadon86]

What I liked, was when a reporter after the game asked Hardy "how would grade your individual game?".

Hardy answered, "we lost, terrible!".

That's leadership and a serious team mentality.

I personally saw the interview prior to the game with Hardy saying he hopes to come out "guns blazing".

The way he said it sounded like any typical NFL player would have said and he said it quite humbly actually. Problem was he had a prior issue that referenced guns in a domestic dispute so the actual statement became extremely fragile.

I'm more than certain Hardy was not trying to be controversial whatsoever in that interview.

Even in the interview after the game a reporter asked Hardy about the couple of times he was staring Brady down as he would go to his huddle. Hardy answered, "I don't know what you're talking about, any other questions?"

Hardy clearly was staring Brady down and it isn't as uncommon as most think. The opposition is always watching to see physically or mentally how you're reacting to their play against you.

Hardy did the right thing of not talking about an in game skill, as well making sure he got out of the Hardy vs Brady situation he was in all week after bringing up Giselle. This is another way of a player getting to another's head through the media. This is not the first time the opposition has brought up Giselle purposely. Brady is aware of it also.

But because of Hardy's history and quite easily so, the media will continue to scrutinize some of these things. Especially under our limelight.

What I am seeing though, is that Hardy is taking to the PR work being asked of him after this week. They were probably expecting the scrutiny anyways and judging by his play he stepped right up to the plate and delivered.

I would have no problem signing him with a particular clause regarding trouble with the police and the NFL's conduct policy which is typical in contracts anyways.

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