Hawks46":pj9e2ddv said:
Can we stop with the Bennett vs. Allen vs. Hardy vs. any other elite edge rushers ?
Bennett slides inside to play DT on passing downs. This also allows Avril to rush from the outside, on that side.
Allen, Hardy, et al don't play inside. They are purely edge rushers. So, if we signed Allen/Hardy, we'd also have to keep Red Bryant for run support. Two players are more expensive than one in this case. Bennett plays two roles equally well, and all you have to do is find a guy that can spell him from time to time (Scruggs, Hill, maybe Williams).
No... don't tell me what to do with my time on this board... I have a right t question anything that I want... at least that is what I've learn from this board time and time again over the off-season.
Also, no need to get your panties in a bunch over hypotheticals.
And to counter your arguement.
Michael Bennett is 28 years old, 6'4, 274 pounds.
Greg Hardy is 25 years old, 6'4, 290 pounds.
And Hardy won't be able to hold up against the RUSH when Bennett can.
And you don't think that Hardy can't learn just like Bennett to be an inside/outside pass rusher in our system?
You know Bennett was only used in that capacity in TB, his final year, because of injuries and need, and it was exclusive but he did showed a knack for it much like Jason Jones did for Tenn, and it was Quinn who develped Bennett's overall ability to do more of that inside pass rush this year.
I think a bigger player like Hardy can more than handle those duties.
And to others: You guys forget that Bennett wasn't even drafted and the same circumstances apply in that Bennett could become lazy and complacent once he gets his money.
However, Hardy will have a bunch a pressure to perform on an elite defense as well as joining a Championship winning team, and possibly wanting a ring for himself.
