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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo
I'm going emphasize the need to get Hardman involved in this offense and bench Watkins. Hardman paired with the Cheetah we are unstoppable because they can't match us and that leaves Kelce match ups even better. I'm so flustered that they trot out Watkins and not give Hardman the experience he needs for our success on the field.
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The problem is that Hardman simply can't be trusted to know the route tree at this point.
Mahomes has such a great grasp of this offense that he KNOWS where guys are supposed to be and he's gonna throw to that spot expecting them to be there. Meanwhile, by most accounts, it's virtually impossible for a rookie to absorb the playbook in a single season and Hardman is green even for a rookie given his lack of development at UGA.
Hardman was always a long-game guy; a ceiling over floor pick. Had they gone with McLaurin I would say that's a viable option. But I just don't see how you can put someone like Hardman out there as a starter. It's not because he may not be as effective as Watkins (he almost certainly would be), it's because the plays in-between could be far more disastrous.
A QB throwing to 1 spot when the WR runs to another is how pick 6s happen in the post-season. I just can't talk myself into starting Hardman despite how tired I am of seeing Watkins.
That said...you could probably convince me to start Pringle. 2nd year in the system, gets plenty of practice reps, has a physical style similar to Sammy so he could be used in the same ways.
I'm just !@#$ing done with Sammy Watkins, man.