Wide receiver Mecole Hardman is likely one of the newest additions to the New York Jets busy offseason. Hardman will possible be catching passes from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who says he intends to play for the Jets in 2023.
The extensive receiver group consists of Garrett Wilson, coming off an Offensive Rookie of the Year season and Allen Lazard, who can be a brand new addition to the group.
At his introductory press convention, Hardman defined why he selected New York, saying the gamers they’ve have been interesting to play with.
“I feel the Jets was a superb state of affairs,” Hardman mentioned (by way of NFL.com). “I feel they bought a terrific basis right here they usually bought some good items. Allen Lazard, him signing, I feel taking part in apart him, they usually bought a terrific second-year participant now in Garrett Wilson, who had a fully unbelievable yr. Guys with these names, to play alongside them is engaging.”
He talked about the largest Jets information of the offseason, the chance of taking part in with No. 12.
“Obviously, the information with A-Rod and the whole lot like that, we nonetheless do not know what is going on on there, however that is one thing you may take into consideration. Besides that, the Jets itself was like the proper match for me,” he mentioned.
Hardman goes from one Super Bowl profitable quarterback to a different, heading to New York from the Kansas City Chiefs, with Patrick Mahomes main the offense. Hardman is coming off a Super Bowl win in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles, his second ring with the Chiefs.
The 25-year-old was drafted in 2019 within the second spherical and since then has recorded 151 receptions for two,088 yards and 16 touchdowns. Last season he had 25 receptions for 297 yards and 4 touchdowns in eight video games, lacking time because of damage.
He hopes to make a good larger influence in New York, however is prepared to do no matter they want him for.
“Definitely, the return sport is one thing that I like to do and doubtless will proceed to do right here if that is the plan and if they need me to do this,” Hardman mentioned. “As far as receiver-wise, I simply wish to do what I can do to assist the group win the sport. Whether that is jet sweeps, fast screens or stretching the sphere. Whenever my quantity known as, I simply wish to go on the market and do it and simply do it one of the best ways I can.”
Hardman mentioned his future objectives and the way he plans to enhance his sport in 2023.
“I feel being on this offense and going ahead, I in all probability can present folks a bit bit extra than simply the fast sport or the jet sweep and really exhibiting a bit bit extra of the route tree, catching the ball in the course of the sphere or some out-breaking routes or stuff like that simply to indicate a bit bit extra of my sport,” he mentioned.
