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Johnny Manziel and 15 NFL players sure to disappoint in 2014

By Patrick Schmidt

Aug 18, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) rolls out against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) rolls out against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 8, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) sits on the sidelines during the first half of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 8, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) sits on the sidelines during the first half of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Greg Hardy, Carolina Panthers

Hardy, 26, had a miserable season that saw him found guilty of assault on a female and communicating threats to his ex-girlfriend in mid-July and will likely be subject to a multi-game suspension.

After a 15-sack season in 2013, Hardy was selected to his first Pro Bowl, but he won’t be in Hawaii this year if NFL commissioner Roger Goodell does the right thing and suspends Hardy for a lengthy amount of time to make up for the joke of a punishment handed down to Ray Rice for assaulting a female.

The NFL is looking to crack down harder on domestic violence and Hardy could be subjected to a four-six game suspension.

Carolina had one of the best defenses in the NFL last season en route to winning the NFC South division last year, but without Hardy setting the edge and getting to the quarterback with the reckless abandon he showed last year and in 2012 when he broke out with 11 sacks, he is going to be a massive disappointment to the Panthers.

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