Monday a reminder of what the Panthers wasted in 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Monday’s deadline for NFL teams to place the franchise tag on players for 2015 was a reminder of how the Carolina Panthers were burned for using the tag on defensive end Greg Hardy a year ago. It also could be considered a reminder of how fortunate the Panthers were that they didn’t sign a player no longer in their future plans to a long-term deal instead. The Panthers used the tag that guaranteed Hardy $13.1 million because it was cheaper for the then-salary-cap strapped team than signing the 2013 Pro Bowl selection long term.



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