Sign the Beast XXVI: Would you welcome DE Greg Hardy to the Patriots?

[TBR]

Would rather give Michael Sam a shot

 

[tmajr3]

No, especially not during Hernandez trial. Still a big black eye.

 

[rochrist]

My question to you is, does this stop at sports teams you root for? Or do you also apply this with the products you buy, stocks that you own, and other aspects of your life?

I'm not sure how that question is supposed to work. I'm pretty sure stocks can't abuse women. I suppose the CEO can. If there was a CEO who behaved the way Greg Hardy did, well, yeah, I'd probably stay clear of that stock, in part because if a CEO was unstable enough to act that way, it wouldn't bode well for the company.

 

[Sicilian]

My question to you is, does this stop at sports teams you root for? Or do you also apply this with the products you buy, stocks that you own, and other aspects of your life?

Again, I didn't say I'd stop rooting for the Patriots if they signed Hardy, it's not a moral outrage situation. It's more that if I'm going to root for one thing or another to happen with my team, I'm going to root for them to avoid scumbags like this, even if it means a slightly less talented team. I don't believe Hardy would make or break a season for us, so I prefer to avoid him.

 

[YOUGOTMOSSED]

Um, he was convicted. Then he appealed and she failed to show up in court, likely because she was very well paid not to.

Not an expert on North Carolina criminal procedure and I admit I'm a bit hazy on the whole "convicted then dismissed" aspect of it, but without any personal knowledge of what went down and given that he's in the clear now, I'll still reserve judgment.

 

[JackBauer]

Explain to me why I should care?

If our legal system has determined their debt has been paid, or evidence against them is lacking why would I doubt them?

Again, I'm not arguing against them being scumbags, but the character of our players doesn't devalue, or enhance the quality of the trophy they bring home. There is no extra award for winning with grade A people who would give you the shirt off their back.

My position is basically the same as Sicilian's. While I realize there will be persons of ill repute in the NFL just as there are in any company or society in general, I would prefer to the extent possible not to reward these people with multi-million dollar contracts.

 

[rochrist]

Not an expert on North Carolina criminal procedure and I admit I'm a bit hazy on the whole "convicted then dismissed" aspect of it, but without any personal knowledge of what went down and given that he's in the clear now, I'll still reserve judgment.

He was convicted by a judge. NC law gives him the right to appeal that to a jury trial. You can reserve judgment. I think he's a worthless scumbag.

 

[YOUGOTMOSSED]

He was convicted by a judge. NC law gives him the right to appeal that to a jury trial. You can reserve judgment. I think he's a worthless scumbag.

I don't know, maybe he is a worthless scumbag. However, since neither of us (I presume), know the parties, the judge, or are familiar with this venue, our opinions aren't really worth a cup of coffee.

 

[primetime]

I don't know, maybe he is a worthless scumbag. However, since neither of us (I presume), know the parties, the judge, or are familiar with this venue, our opinions aren't really worth a cup of coffee.

I found him, the only guy who's still reserving judgement on Hernandez.

 

[YOUGOTMOSSED]

I found him, the only guy who's still reserving judgement on Hernandez.

If he beats the rap, am I a bad person if I want him back on the roster next season? He'll probably just sign with the Ravens anyway.

 

[sevengables_2207]

Can he rush the passer!?

 

[rochrist]

If he beats the rap, am I a bad person if I want him back on the roster next season? He'll probably just sign with the Ravens anyway.

Yeah, pretty much.

 

[Deus Irae]

If he beats the rap, am I a bad person if I want him back on the roster next season?

No

 

[vyrago]

Greg Hardy - 26 years old , 6-4, 275 pounds
Played 1 game this season due to domestic violence issues - Judge dismissed case

Stats from 2012-2013 (2014 basically a missed season)
G GS Comb Total Ast Sack Pas Def FF
2013Carolina Panthers16 13 59 39 20 15.0--1----0.0----1
2012Carolina Panthers15 10 61 41 20 11.0--2----0.0----2

What would you pay for his services and is he worth it?
Do we risk anything by signing him (i.e could he still be suspended at all?)

He would improve our D-Line tremendously.

absolutely not!