Chiefs rookies Mecole Hardman and Darwin Thompson shined so brightly last week in their preseason debuts that it caused yours truly to write a column suggesting they might make the Kansas City offense unstoppable in 2019.
In their second preseason game Saturday, both offensive weapons proved their maiden performances weren’t anomalies. Hardman’s lone reception was a 17-yard touchdown catch that took place within about two feet of three Steelers defenders, while Thompson gained 30 yards on just four carries.
It’s a given that Hardman will have plenty of opportunities as a second-round pick, even in a pass-catching corps featuring Hill, Travis Kelce and Sammy Watkins.