
In fact he described himself as a “big fan” of his work before asking him a question. Among the reporters asking questions was a stylish figure who seemed familiar with Andy Reid’s work. Hardman returned for a portion of the conference championship win over the Cincinnati Bengals but was forced to leave. The Chiefs placed Hardman back on injured reserve on Monday, ending his season.īack to Super Bowl media week. Remember this, Hardman has already been told that he can’t play in Super Bowl LVII because of a re-aggravation of his injury to the groin/pelvis that has kept him out since Week 9.


ANDY ISABELLA VS MECOLE HARDMAN PROFESSIONAL
Instead, Hardman, given his incredible speed, would likely serve as the challenger for all college prospects wanting to make their way to the professional level.įor now, however, Hardman is just dipping his toe into the press’s water during Super Bowl media week with a surprise appearance at Andy Reid’s presser. If Mecole Hardman ever makes the official transition into reporting, we’re pretty sure Rich Eisen will have to permanently step aside from running the 40-yard dash at the annual NFL Combine. There were also some concerns over his route running and that could have gave some franchises pause on the wide receiver out of Mississippi.Mecole Hardman might not be able to suit up for the big game due to injury but he’s finding other ways to get involved. To be fair, Metcalf did have an injury history that likely scared some NFL teams from taking him earlier. Metcalfe was the 9th wide receiver taken in the 2019 NFL draft. The Cardinals took heat after the game for passing on Metcalf, but they weren't the only ones.

He had nine catches for 189 yards and a touchdown for the Cardinals during his rookie season. Isabella, on the other hand, struggled to get on the field in Arizona. Metcalf had 58 catches for 900 yards and seven touchdowns during the regular season for the Seahawks and is now a vital part of the team's push for the Super Bowl. The Metcalf whose 160 yards was a franchise record for receiving yards in a playoff game for Seattle (and a NFL playoff record for a rookie). 64 overall pick, two picks after the Cardinals took Isabella. The Metcalf who was taken by the Seahawks with the No. The DK Metcalf who caught seven passes for 160 yards and a touchdown in Seattle's 17-9 wild-card victory over the Eagles. It was trending because Isabella was the wide receiver selected before the Seahawks' picked DK Metcalf in last year's draft. Philadelphia Eagles NFL game, and not for a good reason. Well, Isabella's name was trending on Twitter Sunday evening during the Seattle Seahawks vs. Why do we bring up that story from before the 2019 NFL season now? Add it all up and the Cardinals traded away the 15th, 79th and 152nd picks a year ago for a future fifth rounder and a 5-foot-9 slot receiver from an Independent school in the FBS." "With that second-round pick this year, the Cardinals selected Isabella, the diminutive speedster who tied for the fastest time in the 40-yard dash among receivers (4.31) at the scouting combine. "In exchange for Rosen, Arizona received Miami’s second pick in the second round (the 62nd overall) and a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft," McManaman continued. After realizing no team was willing to give up a first-round pick for Rosen, the Cardinals ultimately reached a deal with the Dolphins on the second day of the draft. The Cardinals knew their best option was to move on from the former UCLA standout and try to get the best deal they could for him. "In last year’s draft, the Cardinals dealt their first-round pick, the 15th overall, to the Raiders along with a third-round pick (the 79th) and a fifth-round pick (the 152nd) to move up five spots in the first round and use Oakland’s pick, the 10th overall, to draft quarterback Josh Rosen," he wrote."But after using the No.1 pick this year on Murray, the former Oklahoma quarterback, Rosen became expandable.

McManaman detailed everything Arizona gave up to select Isabella No. In May, The Arizona Republic's Bob McManaman wrote about how the careers of Josh Rosen and Andy Isabella will be linked forever.Īfter a record-breaking performance Sunday, the careers of DK Metcalf and Isabella might be linked forever as well. View Gallery: NFL playoffs: Best photos of the wild-card round
