Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman is poised for a breakout year following his stellar rookie campaign. Despite the challenges that have come with training for the 2020 NFL season amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it seems he has had no problem fine-tuning his skill set this offseason.

Hardman was recently seen working on press releases off the line of scrimmage with Chiefs assistant coach Terry Fenton:

Hardman established himself as one of the NFL's premier returners after earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors last year. However, the coaching staff of the Chiefs has since acknowledged his status as a bonafide weapon on offense and it may only be a matter of time before he is no longer on special teams.

Fortunately, Hardman has clearly embraced the prospect of taking on an elevated role in the passing game for the Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Being able to beat presses at the line on a consistent basis is a necessary trait for those aspiring to become a go-to option.

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