Moore: How Greg Hardy fits into the Cowboys' free agency plan

[waving monkey]

Now that the shock of DeMarco Murray’s departure has subsided, now that jilted Cowboys fans have had a chance to boo him publicly at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event, it’s time to move past emotion to more practical matters.

What happens to the free-agent dollars the club set aside to retain Murray? You don’t lose the NFL’s leading rusher without trying to balance the scales by acquiring someone with name recognition for your fans.

Let’s explore how — or if — defensive end Greg Hardy fits into the plans.

http://www.***BANNED-URL***/sports/...dy-fits-into-the-cowboys-free-agency-plan.ece

 

[black label]

Now that the shock of DeMarco Murray’s departure has subsided, now that jilted Cowboys fans have had a chance to boo him publicly at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event, it’s time to move past emotion to more practical matters.

What happens to the free-agent dollars the club set aside to retain Murray? You don’t lose the NFL’s leading rusher without trying to balance the scales by acquiring someone with name recognition for your fans.

Let’s explore how — or if — defensive end Greg Hardy fits into the plans.

http://www.***BANNED-URL***/sports/...dy-fits-into-the-cowboys-free-agency-plan.ece

going to be epic if he doesn't sign with us

 

[Rogerthat12]

going to be epic if he doesn't sign with us

I think it will be epic if he does sign with us, release the Kraken on that QB!

 

[Stash]

going to be epic if he doesn't sign with us

Epic either way I think.

Epic improvement if they can add that pass rush talent to the defense.

Epic failure if they don't and enter 2015 even worse than they were last year.

 

[waving monkey]

even worse than they were last year. I didn't think they were so bad last year?

Epic either way I think.

Epic improvement if they can add that pass rush talent to the defense.

Epic failure if they don't and enter 2015 even worse than they were last year.

 

[esloan]

even worse than they were last year. I didn't think they were so bad last year?

The pass rush was bad for most of the year. The defense played over its talent level and a lot of the reason was because the offense kept them off the field.

 

[Stash]

even worse than they were last year. I didn't think they were so bad last year?

Really? Numbers show that their pass rush was terrible. 28th out of 32 teams is poor.

And the fact that they couldn't get to a one-legged Aaron Rodgers greatly contributed to their playoff loss.

 

[speedkilz88]

6th out of 12 in the playoffs.

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categoryst...nType=POST&tabSeq=2&qualified=false&Submit=Go

 

[Vinnie2u]

Really? Numbers show that their pass rush was terrible. 28th out of 32 teams is poor.

And the fact that they couldn't get to a one-legged Aaron Rodgers greatly contributed to their playoff loss.

This... Kinda hard to judge any DB when a QB has all day to throw..

 

[TommyBoy21]

The FO finally understands to not overpay free agents and it's definitely something I support. But Hardy is one of the few players who I wouldn't let go to some other team if there turns out to be a bidding war.

They may overpay him some, but it would give the team so much more flexibility come draft time with the gaping hole at DE filled. He's only 26 and could stay with the club for years to come ideally. Plus, he'd make Lawrence and Crawford and the secondary better.

There are a lot more benefits to signing him than just his own production on the field.

 

[bayeslife]

6th out of 12 in the playoffs.

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categoryst...nType=POST&tabSeq=2&qualified=false&Submit=Go

Which was largely carried by the offense. If not for a blown PI call, Stafford probably goes down the field and throws another touchdown.

 

[Outlaw Heroes]

The pass rush was bad for most of the year. The defense played over its talent level and a lot of the reason was because the offense kept them off the field.

Not really. The defense did a good job of getting itself off the field.

 

[Outlaw Heroes]

Moore goes all 'wet blanket' in this piece. Screw him. I'm having fun jumping the gun on news of Hardy's signing. (I'll deal with the let-down of his signing with someone else, if necessary, when the time comes.)

 

[speedkilz88]

Which was largely carried by the offense. If not for a blown PI call, Stafford probably goes down the field and throws another touchdown.

Offense doesn't have anything to do with sack totals.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

even worse than they were last year. I didn't think they were so bad last year?

The year prior to last year was so bad that last year seemed better than it really was.

Last year we were NOT good on defense, we were just better than the year prior and a good deal of that is because we had an offense that stayed with the run and did well.

 

[Risen Star]

If a young elite edge rusher doesn't fit in to your plan, get a new plan.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Hardy's head is too small for his body.

 

[esloan]

If a young elite edge rusher doesn't fit in to your plan, get a new plan.

Agreed. Plus, the double teams that Hardy will undoubtedly draw, will certainly help out DeMarcus Lawrence. No one will benefit more from Hardy's presence than Lawrence, in my opinion.

 

[YosemiteSam]

If a young elite edge rusher doesn't fit in to your plan, get a new plan.

heh. It's not that simple. A players ability can fit anyone's plan. That doesn't mean the person fits. Could you imagine teams dealing with Charles Haley locker room antics these days?

 

[Toruk_Makto]

If a young elite edge rusher doesn't fit in to your plan, get a new plan.

It'd be nice if it was that easy.

I mean the guy isn't signed afterall.