The Curious Case of Greg Hardy?

As free agency is nears, the Dallas Cowboys have one major need that has to be addressed before the NFL draft. The pass-rush is considered to be the biggest weakness on this team and we saw how it bit the team in the ass in the playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Since the draft isn’t a reliable or immediate fix to that problem, free agency is where they need to strike. There is one name out there that could be very appealing, but his legal issues might make it a major obstacle. Here is the curious case of Greg Hardy.

Hardy is one of the best defensive ends in the league. In 2012 and 2013, Hardy has put up 26 sacks. Just last year, the Cowboys only had five sacks. The problem is that Hardy is still in hot water with the league. Though he was cleared of charges of domestic abuse, the league still has him on the commissioner’s exempt list.  He could get a suspension of up to six games and signing him could be a controversial move. So do the Cowboys sign him? Should they?

Let’s pretend that the Cowboys can convince Hardy to come here and for a good price. If it comes to that point, we need to sign him and ignore the calls for morality. This is the NFL and it is naïve to believe all players are morally sound. There is another world that the fans don’t see and we aren’t meant to see. The point of the game is to win and that is all that matters. Even if Hardy is suspended six games, he would still be a huge benefit to the Cowboys.

This team has only two years left with quarterback Tony Romo playing at a high level and we are at win-now mode. It is no time for being cautious or being thrifty, it is time to win. Hardy helps this defense get to another level. If he isn’t coming because he wants a lot of money, I understand. But, if there is a chance to bring him here, you sign him and try to compete for a Super Bowl.