Greg Hardy: 'I never put my hand on any women'

[jarntt]

Cowboys free agent Greg Hardy: 'I never put my hand on any women'
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy (76) tries get around Green Bay Packers guard T.J. Lang (70) in the first half at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Sunday, December 13, 2015. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)

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When Greg Hardy came to the Cowboys last season, the hire stirred up controversy. He was forced to sit out the first four games last season after a he was connected to a domestic violence case in Carolina.


In an interview with ESPN's Adam Schefter, Hardy is saying that he has never put his hands on any women. ESPN on Mondaypublished a preview of the interview, set to air on ESPN2's NFL Live at 1:30 p.m Tuesday.

Hardy: "I've never put my hand on ANY women ... In my whole entire life, No Sir. That's just not how we're raised. As you can tell, like I said again, it's the Bible belt. It's just something that's, I wouldn't even say frowned upon, just something that's nonexistent in most southern homes."

Schefter: "You say you did nothing wrong, you're innocent and yet the pictures of her that surfaced would seem to suggest a woman who had some type of physical contact. How do you explain that?"

Hardy: "I will stop you there and say that I didn't say that I didn't do anything wrong. That situation occurred and that situation was handled but ... saying that I did nothing wrong is a stretch but saying I am innocent is correct. Yes sir."

Schefter: "Did you ever put your hands on her?"

Hardy: "No Sir ... No Sir."

In the 2014 season Hardy sat out all but one Carolina Panthers game as details of his domestic violence case were sorted out.

The charges stemming from the incident have been expunged from Hardy's record. The case against Hardy fell apart after his ex-girlfriend did not cooperate with prosecutors.

Here's the latest on Greg Hardy and free agency:

Agent Drew Rosenhaus: Hardy has drawn some interest from other teams and is "talking to teams about trying to find a good fit for him.''

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on possibly re-signing Hardy: "We still want to leave that open."

Cowboys Jason Garrett at NFL combine: "Greg Hardy is a free agent."


Cowboys free agent Greg Hardy: 'I never put my hand on any women' | SportsDay

 

[PhoenixEagles1]

Jarntt, why doesn't this guy have a publicist? Sad. Looking at his numbers... he really isn't that good and not worth the headache. Hasn't even averaged a half sack a game.

 

[PhoenixEagles1]

I remember after the first Philly/Dallas game our OLINE was saying, "He's a great player when they're winning but quits when they are down".

 

[tylerTX88]

I remember after the first Philly/Dallas game our OLINE was saying, "He's a great player when they're winning but quits when they are down".

That would explain the whole season he had. I hope he moves on.

 

[Davis_Mike]

Hardy is using the Bill Clinton defense. He is changing the definition to suit his purpose.

 

[jarntt]

Jarntt, why doesn't this guy have a publicist? Sad. Looking at his numbers... he really isn't that good and not worth the headache. Hasn't even averaged a half sack a game.

26 sacks over a 2 year period is what gets you paid. He sure wasn't great last year, but I think he has it in him to be very good again. But Hopefully it's for another team or for a cheap contract with the Cowboys ready to cut him as soon as he screws up.

 

[jarntt]

Hardy is using the Bill Clinton defense. He is changing the definition to suit his purpose.

Funny, I was thinking the same thing when I read the story

 

[UK Cowboy]

Cowboys free agent Greg Hardy: 'I never put my hand on any women'
This Story is About...
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy (76) tries get around Green Bay Packers guard T.J. Lang (70) in the first half at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Sunday, December 13, 2015. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)

By SportsDayDFW.com Contact SportsDayDFW.comon TwitterSportsDayDFW

When Greg Hardy came to the Cowboys last season, the hire stirred up controversy. He was forced to sit out the first four games last season after a he was connected to a domestic violence case in Carolina.


In an interview with ESPN's Adam Schefter, Hardy is saying that he has never put his hands on any women. ESPN on Mondaypublished a preview of the interview, set to air on ESPN2's NFL Live at 1:30 p.m Tuesday.

Hardy: "I've never put my hand on ANY women ... In my whole entire life, No Sir. That's just not how we're raised. As you can tell, like I said again, it's the Bible belt. It's just something that's, I wouldn't even say frowned upon, just something that's nonexistent in most southern homes."

Schefter: "You say you did nothing wrong, you're innocent and yet the pictures of her that surfaced would seem to suggest a woman who had some type of physical contact. How do you explain that?"

Hardy: "I will stop you there and say that I didn't say that I didn't do anything wrong. That situation occurred and that situation was handled but ... saying that I did nothing wrong is a stretch but saying I am innocent is correct. Yes sir."

Schefter: "Did you ever put your hands on her?"

Hardy: "No Sir ... No Sir."

In the 2014 season Hardy sat out all but one Carolina Panthers game as details of his domestic violence case were sorted out.

The charges stemming from the incident have been expunged from Hardy's record. The case against Hardy fell apart after his ex-girlfriend did not cooperate with prosecutors.

Here's the latest on Greg Hardy and free agency:

Agent Drew Rosenhaus: Hardy has drawn some interest from other teams and is "talking to teams about trying to find a good fit for him.''

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on possibly re-signing Hardy: "We still want to leave that open."

Cowboys Jason Garrett at NFL combine: "Greg Hardy is a free agent."


Cowboys free agent Greg Hardy: 'I never put my hand on any women' | SportsDay

He must have used a belt then.... Seriously, I am so past this loser

 

[jarntt]

He must have used a belt then.... Seriously, I am so past this loser

In his bizarre mind that's how I read his response. As if hitting her with something else wasn't putting his hands on her Talk about trying to play semantics and making excuses. The idiot doesn't understand that if he wants anyone to sign him he needs to shut the fuck up and try to put this in the rear view mirror.

 

[UK Cowboy]

In his bizarre mind that's how I read his response. As if hitting her with something else wasn't putting his hands on her Talk about trying to play semantics and making excuses. The idiot doesn't understand that if he wants anyone to sign him he needs to shut the fuck up and try to put this in the rear view mirror.

Exactly. Go get help, come clean, apologize to those you've hurt, and keep your head down and work hard....a year from now, it would never be brought up again .He's to dumb to see that

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Cowboys free agent Greg Hardy: 'I never put my hand on any women'

^sounds gay.

 

[tylerTX88]

He did an interview on ESPN today too. Just doesn't get it. Thinks he says the right things but doesn't get it.

 

[reptec101]

I just wish teams would unite and put accountability and human decency before winning and their own self ego's. Let these type players (Hardy, Manziel Rice etc...) of the league find work and a life outside the NFL. All their lives they've been pampered because of their skillset to the game. Time for players to realize you aint above it.

 

[ArlingtonCowboys100]

this story is even more reason not to bring him back. screw him

 

[jarntt]

this story is even more reason not to bring him back. screw him

But if he's really angry he could potentially cripple one of our opponents on any given Sunday?

 

[cowboycolors]

OMG Where do you start to put the puzzle together.
Hardy is delusional if he thinks anybody will ever believe what he is saying
Rosenhaus is nuts for taking this guy as a client


See ya Greg good luck driving a truck for a living



wasted talent

 

[Manster7588]

But if he's really angry he could potentially cripple one of our opponents on any given Sunday?

You beat me to it. No pun intended.

 

[Bmurph]

But if he's really angry he could potentially cripple one of our opponents on any given Sunday?

or one of the coaches holding a clipboard

 

[jarntt]

You beat me to it. No pun intended.

I was hoping people "got it" and didn't think that was really me talking

 

[Manster7588]

I was hoping people "got it" and didn't think that was really me talking

I knew exactly what you were doing, and was gonna post the same thing until I read your post.
Fact is I don't know how any regular poster could miss it.