Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman has proven himself a reliable option on the team. He earned Pro Bowl honors as a rookie and performed well in the most significant moments of the team’s successful run. He spoke with reporters on Wednesday about his role in the offense and possibly being the ‘forgotten receiver’ due to the arrival of DeAndre Hopkins.
“No, I don’t know. Man, I don’t really look at it like that. I think I’m more just; I’m always a guy of opportunity. I have always been like that since I got here, and that’s how I played that role. Whenever the opportunity comes or presents itself, just take advantage of it, no matter the circumstances.” said Hardman. “As far as a forgotten receiver. No, maybe they do. But, once I make a big play, they still know I’m there, you know, in a sense, but I’m just a guy whenever an opportunity presents itself, I just take advantage and just keep going like that.”
The three-time champion was the hero during Super Bowl LVIII, scoring the game-winning touchdown in overtime. This season, he’s been primarily utilized on special teams as the team’s top returner while appearing on several offensive sets in games. Hardman has nine catches for 75 yards and has a rushing touchdown on the season through nine weeks.
