Justin Hardy should see a bigger role in Atlanta's offense this year with the departure of Roddy White.

Hardy should see a bigger role in Atlanta's offense this year with the departure of Roddy White.

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Unfortunately, Hardy won't just slide into that second receiver role, as the Falcons signed Mohamed Sanu during free agency, a player who General Manager Thomas Dimitroff stated was "a legitimate No. 2" for the Falcons. Hardy has a leg up in the competition in terms of knowing the offense, but Sanu brings experience. Hardy should see a bigger role in the offense this year, but at least currently, he looks like the third passing option in Atlanta.