First impressions mean a lot in the NFL, even if you’re an established veteran like Mecole Hardman. After a rocky performance in the Green Bay Packers’ preseason opener, Hardman is facing the wrath of the fanbase and his head coach heading into Week 2.
It’s not as though Hardman hasn’t had his ups and downs throughout his NFL career. He never completely caught on as a big-time receiving threat in Kansas City’s electric offense, but he’s always been able to come up with a big play from time to time. He signed with the New York Jets in 2023, hoping to make more of an impact in their offense, but that quickly went awry, and he was sent back to Kansas City.