08-15-2016, 12:42 PM
(08-15-2016, 12:20 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I think our fan base is one dimensional evaluating a DE, but maybe I am wrong. A DE has around 50% of their responsibility stopping the running game. I don't see Hunt get blown off the ball in running plays and he can play DE and DT. His down side is he is not a good pass rusher and more than likely never will be a good pass rusher. I see Hunt better than Gilberry against the run, but a lot worse rushing the passer. I know some may hate it, but I will take the risk and bring in Hardy to add to the Johnson/Dunlap DE starting rotation to keep all 3 fresh so come 4th quarter our DL can dominate. I could care less about Hardy's character off the field, but he would need to convince ML and Guenther he is team player and our missing piece and no drama on the field or in the locker room. If we could sign him for an incentive laced deal, I think we should.
I could be wrong, but don't see Hunt as being strong against the run either. I think he just looks lost out there.
As for Hardy, I have always been of the strong belief that this team should stay far, far away from him. I personally think he is a despicable human being and the off field stuff does matter. Taking that off the table though, he did not do anything spectacular for Dallas last year. He was a constant distraction and only put up six sacks and 23 tackles in 12 games. I don't think you bring a guy like that on to this defense. You already have Jones and Burfict, both of whom are emotional and seem easily distracted. Just my opinion, but I think a guy like Hardy would wreak havoc on this team. There is a reason Dallas wants nothing to do with him.
