Chiefs *****The Mecole Hardman Thread***** - Page 69

Dante84 · 09:19 PM

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IowaHawkeyeChief · 09-23-2019, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DTVietnam

this play was something special

Watch Erving on this play... He doesn't really block anyone, but he is at least hustling...

eDave · 09-23-2019, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DTVietnam

this play was something special

Naptown Chief · 09-23-2019, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

Once this kid learns to run crisp routes, he’s going to be as indefensible as Tyreek. He seems like a guy that can only run half the route tree so far. I can’t wait to see how he will look next year after an offseason to work on route running.

The fact the 2 of them are here the next 4 years is just crazy to think about.

It’s awesome how well he’s doing based on pretty much strictly his speed.

Once he learns to run routes that set up defenders for the speed, he’s going to be extremely special.

I see what you did there

penchief · 09-23-2019, 08:06 AM

It hasn't been mentioned much but he has really good hands, soft hands. Especially on those deep balls. He just looks like a natural snagging those rockets out of the air.

suzzer99 · 09-23-2019, 08:36 AM

Yeah. And you can't coach that as much as other things like route running.

scho63 · 09-23-2019, 08:50 AM

Tyreek Hill Junior!

UChieffyBugger · 09-23-2019, 08:52 AM

Just an incredible talent. Still only 21 and imo he looks like a young AB. Tyreek didn't even start like this so the sky is the limit I think.

smithandrew051 · 09-23-2019, 08:53 AM

My pee pee gets stiff when I think about Mahomes throwing to both Hardman and Hill!!!

It makes me hard, man!!! No one has made that joke before!

smithandrew051 · 09-23-2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

Just an incredible talent. Still only 21 and imo he looks like a young AB. Tyreek didn't even start like this so the sky is the limit I think.

Tyreek also didn’t start his career with Mahomes, so that has a little to do with it.

O.city · 09-23-2019, 08:54 AM

As Bryan said, he's just scratching the surface.

Thing is though, even if he never improves as a route runner, he's so valuable. Just doing the things he does now makes him dangerous.

JohnnyHammersticks · 09-23-2019, 08:56 AM

Sucks that Tyreek got hurt, but it probably sped up Hardman's development drastically and might end up being a good thing for the Chiefs in the long run because of that. As long as Hill comes back 100% obviously, and there's no reason to believe that he won't.

T-post Tom · 09-23-2019, 12:17 PM

From ESPN:

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Mecole Hardman got up to 21.7 mph on his 83-yard touchdown during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. But the Kansas City Chiefs receiver said he was nowhere near top speed on the play.

"I was about 80 percent [speed], 85," Hardman after his touchdown helped the Chiefs to a 33-28 win at Arrowhead Stadium.

Perhaps that's some exaggeration by Hardman. Perhaps not. Either way, the rookie had the fastest speed by a ball carrier on any touchdown in the NFL so far this season, according to Next Gen stats.

That speed is why the Chiefs made Hardman their top draft pick this year when they selected him in the second round. At the time, he was considered insurance in case Tyreek Hill was suspended. After scoring his second touchdown in two weeks, Hardman is doing a nice job of replacing the injured Hill. He's playing so well the Chiefs will have to find playing time for Hardman when Hill returns later in the season.

The Chiefs like how Hardman runs with the ball in his hands, so they're calling plays for him other than just down the field. He had an end-around for 7 yards against the Ravens and quarterback Patrick Mahomes has tried to get him the ball on bubble screens.

His role increased not just because of Hill's absence but because he knows more of the playbook.

"[The game] is getting slower," Hardman said. "That comes with watching film, [getting] more practice and getting more comfortable in the offense itself and knowing what I need to do."

But the deep ball is Hardman's calling card. He caught a 42-yard touchdown on a post pattern last week against the Raiders and had a 72-yard score called back because of a penalty.

He had a chance for a big play early against the Ravens but Mahomes' pass in his direction went incomplete.

"It was more of a miscommunication thing," Mahomes said. "I thought he was going to run more vertical, but he saw [safety] Earl [Thomas] over the top so he flattened it off and he has the ability to do that. I just have to make sure I'm on the same page as him. So I told him to just keep running, keep doing what he was doing, keep playing fast."

That's what Hardman does best. The Ravens left him uncovered in the second quarter and this time Mahomes got him the ball. The Ravens pursued Hardman but with him running almost 22 mph, they couldn't chase him down.

"Once the ball gets in his hands it's like the Tyreek effect," Mahomes said. "It's just about over."

https://www.espn.com/blog/kansas-cit...atrick-mahomes

CasselGotPeedOn · 09-23-2019, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

As Bryan said, he's just scratching the surface.

Thing is though, even if he never improves as a route runner, he's so valuable. Just doing the things he does now makes him dangerous.

Kiimo · 09-23-2019, 12:45 PM

My thoughts on Mecole Hardman in light of what we thought when he was drafted, in light of what we thought in camp and in light of Tyreek's injury:

Sofa King · 09-23-2019, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DTVietnam

this play was something special

#PatMahomesleadblock #justsliding

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09-23-2019, 08:06 AM	#1024
penchief MVP Join Date: Feb 2003 Casino cash: $6305286	It hasn't been mentioned much but he has really good hands, soft hands. Especially on those deep balls. He just looks like a natural snagging those rockets out of the air.
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09-23-2019, 08:36 AM	#1025
suzzer99 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: L.A. Casino cash: $1214284	Yeah. And you can't coach that as much as other things like route running.
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09-23-2019, 08:50 AM	#1026
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09-23-2019, 08:52 AM	#1027
UChieffyBugger CP'S "MOST HATED" 😆 Join Date: Feb 2018 Casino cash: $920400	Just an incredible talent. Still only 21 and imo he looks like a young AB. Tyreek didn't even start like this so the sky is the limit I think.
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09-23-2019, 08:53 AM	#1028
smithandrew051 I Like The Kansas City Chiefs Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Shawnee, KS Casino cash: $1444400	My pee pee gets stiff when I think about Mahomes throwing to both Hardman and Hill!!! It makes me hard, man!!! No one has made that joke before! __________________ My 2024 Adopt a Chief: Leo Chenal Holy Hat!
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09-23-2019, 08:54 AM	#1030
O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $1254064	As Bryan said, he's just scratching the surface. Thing is though, even if he never improves as a route runner, he's so valuable. Just doing the things he does now makes him dangerous.
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09-23-2019, 08:56 AM	#1031
JohnnyHammersticks MVP Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chandler AZ Casino cash: $1471004	Sucks that Tyreek got hurt, but it probably sped up Hardman's development drastically and might end up being a good thing for the Chiefs in the long run because of that. As long as Hill comes back 100% obviously, and there's no reason to believe that he won't.
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09-23-2019, 12:17 PM	#1032
T-post Tom Threepeat! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $3297293	New Article on Hardman From ESPN: KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Mecole Hardman got up to 21.7 mph on his 83-yard touchdown during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. But the Kansas City Chiefs receiver said he was nowhere near top speed on the play. "I was about 80 percent [speed], 85," Hardman after his touchdown helped the Chiefs to a 33-28 win at Arrowhead Stadium. Perhaps that's some exaggeration by Hardman. Perhaps not. Either way, the rookie had the fastest speed by a ball carrier on any touchdown in the NFL so far this season, according to Next Gen stats. That speed is why the Chiefs made Hardman their top draft pick this year when they selected him in the second round. At the time, he was considered insurance in case Tyreek Hill was suspended. After scoring his second touchdown in two weeks, Hardman is doing a nice job of replacing the injured Hill. He's playing so well the Chiefs will have to find playing time for Hardman when Hill returns later in the season. The Chiefs like how Hardman runs with the ball in his hands, so they're calling plays for him other than just down the field. He had an end-around for 7 yards against the Ravens and quarterback Patrick Mahomes has tried to get him the ball on bubble screens. His role increased not just because of Hill's absence but because he knows more of the playbook. "[The game] is getting slower," Hardman said. "That comes with watching film, [getting] more practice and getting more comfortable in the offense itself and knowing what I need to do." But the deep ball is Hardman's calling card. He caught a 42-yard touchdown on a post pattern last week against the Raiders and had a 72-yard score called back because of a penalty. He had a chance for a big play early against the Ravens but Mahomes' pass in his direction went incomplete. "It was more of a miscommunication thing," Mahomes said. "I thought he was going to run more vertical, but he saw [safety] Earl [Thomas] over the top so he flattened it off and he has the ability to do that. I just have to make sure I'm on the same page as him. So I told him to just keep running, keep doing what he was doing, keep playing fast." That's what Hardman does best. The Ravens left him uncovered in the second quarter and this time Mahomes got him the ball. The Ravens pursued Hardman but with him running almost 22 mph, they couldn't chase him down. "Once the ball gets in his hands it's like the Tyreek effect," Mahomes said. "It's just about over." https://www.espn.com/blog/kansas-cit...atrick-mahomes __________________ You seem nice!
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09-23-2019, 12:45 PM	#1034
Kiimo MVP Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Studio City, CA Casino cash: $2778742	My thoughts on Mecole Hardman in light of what we thought when he was drafted, in light of what we thought in camp and in light of Tyreek's injury:
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