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The added another dynamic, speedy weapon last offseason when they drafted receiver and return man in the second round of the 2019 draft. The 5-foot-10, 185 pounder proved to be a valuable a set in both the pa sing game and on special teams. Specifically, as a returner, Hardman was able to average 26.1 yards per return, which helped him Cam Newton Jersey land a Pro Bowl nod in his rookie season.While that was a bright spot for Hardman as he first entered the league last year, Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub seemed a bit unsure if he’ll be as acce sible to him in 2020 as the team tries to develop him more as a receiver.”I’m not sure about Hardman,” Toub said on Tuesday. “I don’ Rodney Harrison Jersey t want to lose him. I think he’s just scratched the surface as a returner. He hasn’t reached his potential yet. He could be even better. I think he knows that and hopefully, we can keep him in those roles. It’s important. It’s important to get the ball in guys hands that can make plays and he’s one of them.” Through 16 games (five starts) last season, Hardman hauled in 26 receptions for 538 yards (20.7 yards per Dalton Keene Jersey reception) and six touchdowns. Despite Kansas City bringing back all of their main weapons from that LIV winning season a year ago, it wouldn’t be all too surprising to see Hardman take a leap in this area in Year 2. If he continues to prove to be a valuable weapon there, the team could limit his special teams availability to avoid injury.This isn’t uncommon for the Chiefs as they also diminished exposure on punt returns significantly following his rookie season in 2016. Similar to Hardman, Hill was named to the Pro Bowl as a return specialist in his first year in the league and was even named First-Team Julian Edelman Hoodies Sweatshirts All-Pro after piling up 592 punt return yards and two touchdowns. His 15.2 punt return yard average led the that year. After that first season in the league where he returned 39 punts, Hill’s return opportunities dropped to 25 returns in 2017, 20 in 2018 and just one return last season. After returning 14 kickoffs his rookie season, Hill has Mike Vrabel Jersey seen zero action in that area since. If Hardman follows a similar trajectory in his NFL career, his days with Toub on special teams may be over in short order.