Hardy is a danger to the team. He is a very good player, but he has a lot of red flags. He had multiple problems while in college which allowed Carolina to draft him in the 6th round. He was likely off many teams' draft board. Carolina hasn't signed him to a long term deal for two years even though he's a pro bowl player, instead they franchised him last year. 

 

Lots and lots of reasons to not sign him to a long term deal with upfront or guaranteed money. He may still be suspended part of or all of next year when the nfl completes their investigation. He goes by an alter persona the "overlordkraken" or something stupid like that.

 

He can play football and he can get to the quarterback.

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-panthers/

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