Mecole Hardman's role expanded in Week 8, and he responded well

Looking at Hardman's new role on intermediate and short routes in Week 8

It’s no secret I’m a fan of Mecole Hardman. As I wrote in the very first article I ever drafted here at the Chief in the North Newsletter, he’s got a combination of elite top-end speed and quick feet that is hard to find. Most players as fast as him aren’t quick, and most players who are quick don’t have elite top-end speed.

When I looked at Hardman’s 20…