The Denver Broncos learned what happens if you leave Mecole Hardman open.
In the first quarter of Thursday night’s Denver-Kansas City game, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes found Hardman on a crossing route for a 21-yard touchdown. The rookie out of Georgia briefly bobbled the ball, but securely hauled it in before heading for the end zone.
The #Chiefs Mecole Hardman gets a step on the #Broncos Will Parks on a crossing route for 6. pic.twitter.com/bUU5xjSRy5
— Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) October 18, 2019
In The Checkdown’s tweet, you can hear Dallas Cowboys great Troy Aikman talking about how Hardman has impressed him just a few games into the receiver’s NFL career.
Mahomes’ off-balance throws are better than the average person’s balanced throws 👀👀 @PatrickMahomes pic.twitter.com/TpdN41B4y1
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 18, 2019
Unfortunately for Hardman and the rest of the Kansas City receivers, Mahomes was injured on a QB sneak and has been ruled out for the rest of the game. The Chiefs lead 20-6 in the second quarter.
Hardman, however, might not need Mahomes to make more highlight plays. He has already had one impressive punt return:
Mecole Hardman breakout game? 👀 pic.twitter.com/mlYtPpyL09
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 18, 2019
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
