James Hardy I have heard from a friend that James Hardys knees were really bad and would probly and not be good in the NFL. My firend always is not right well he is not right 90 precent of the time so I was just wounder if some would could tell me about James Hardy.
. * James Hardy - WR - 6'5" 215 lbs. - Indiana Hardy is a tall receiver who was a force for the Hoosiers in the Big Ten. He had a great 2007 season and a fine workout at the NFL Combine. Hardy can be a big-time playmaker. as per Frank Coyle, draftinsiders.com
I think your right on this. I haven't heard anything about Hardy having knee problems but I have about Kelly. I think Kelly will be a good player in this league barring injuries. He has soft hands to go along with good size and route running.
Good write up on Hardy. http://sportsline.com/nfl/players/draft/516911 "Hardy is the only wide receiver in Indiana history to surpass 2,500 yards, 175 receptions and 35 touchdowns. He finished his career with 36 scores on 191 catches, good for 2,740 yards. He also made a significant contribution on the basketball team as a freshman."
Here's his injury history at Indina: "INJURY REPORT 2005: Sat out the Michigan game (11/12) after suffering an Achilles tendon strain the previous week vs. Minnesota (11/05). 2007: Suffered a left ring finger fracture early in August camp and had the finger placed in a splint for two weeks. " Also, they compare him to Harold Carmichael or poor mans Plaxico Burress. Considering I dont know who Harold Carmichael even though it sounds familiar, I would go with poor mans Plax.
You friend's statement that James Hardy will not be good in the Pro's is unqualified. Hardy is a 1st Round Talent. Whether he becomes Jerry Rice or Rashuan Woods is still out but he has as good as a chance of any receiver in this draft class. Hardy IMO is the best WR in the draft.
I agree. Note: What happen to Rashaun Woods? I know he got shipped to SD a couple years ago for a seventh round draft pick and have yet to see him. I know he has talent but can't seem to show up in this league. Thanks.
I remember watching Carmichael play for my dad's Eagles. I think he was even taller than Hardy (about 6' 8"?). We could use a tall WR for when we get in the red zone and need to throw one of those corner of the end zone lob passes.
Here's something on the wikipedia info site. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hardy_(American_football) I haven't seen anything written about knee concerns. Just my own thoughts - I think he could possibly be a nice complement to Ginn. A 6'6 or 6'7 WR would potentially be a huge advantage over the typical 6' CB.
