Not because they felt it was right but only because they didn't want the PR hit after the story got worse. If they really cared they would have cut his ass during the year he had to sit out but oh wait they didn't why because they wanted to see how things played out. They can say what they want after the fact but the lack of actions tell the true story.Carolina wasn't bringing Hardy back period. They were done with him. Hardy offered to play one year for a smaller amount but Carolina told him no. He has a world of talent buts a borderline psycho.