He wants to sign a long-term deal with Carolina, but is fine if the team uses the franchise tag on him. Franchise tag numbers haven't been released for 2014, but last year it was $11.175 million for his position.
"I would love a franchise (tag),Nike Air Max Suomi, man," Hardy said. "Add another year on my career. ... Another year to be in Carolina just to get them a chance to get their fiscal responsibilities in order so we can be here forever like Steve (Smith) and a lot of other guys."