Seems that not only Rivera wants Hardy back but the locker room as well.
According to Black and Blue Review, Greg Hardy is gaining support from his former teammates in helping with his return. Greg Hardy has been dismissed of his domestic violence charges and is trying to move forward with the Carolina Panthers. Hardy has been stating he wants to remain with the team and is willing to fulfill his duties in doing so.
Hardy has made it clear to the Panthers he wants to return. He has also started working on this list of what he’d need to do to make that happen. The first item is already checked off, and he’s apparently open to trying to fulfill the rest of the list.
Hardy is getting some help from the locker room. Many of his teammates want him back, and some are starting to lean on Jerry Richardson. That support is coming from more players than just cornerback Josh Norman, who’s made it clear he wants Hardy back. We’re talking team leaders, guys who have Richardson’s ear. The Panthers owner has been ready to cut bait with Hardy for months, but he’s also a man willing to listen. That doesn’t mean he’ll change his mind, but he will listen.
Its not just players that want the return of Hardy, fans do as well. He’s a defensive threat that puts the Panthers in a position to continue being a top 10 defense; if not better. It will be interesting to see Richardson battle this decision; he’s very adamant about not having trouble makers on the team. If Hardy is willing to abide by rules set by Richardson as well as take the “hometown” discount, I don’t see why Richardson won’t give him another chance with a one year contract. If Hardy wants to stay, he’s going to have to prove his apologetic about the situation and tone down his off the field persona.