The union between Mecole Hardman and the New York Jets ended abruptly this week when the previous Professional Bowler was shipped again to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. Hardman left KC by way of free company within the offseason, signing a one-year cope with the Jets, however performed in simply 5 video games for Gang Inexperienced.
As Brad Henson Productions — the video editor of Chiefs Focus, based on his bio — stated on X/Twitter: “I don’t get why some persons are mad that we introduced Mecole Hardman again? Earlier than he was injured final yr, he was killing it. He provides the velocity we want and the veteran presence of figuring out the playbook and is snug with Mahomes. Time to shush the critics!”
Primarily based on social media response, people in Kansas Metropolis, each in and out of doors the group, are welcoming Hardman again to city with open arms. Getting banished and despatched packing by the Jets must be a tough tablet to swallow. The one motive this blow is cushioned is as a result of Hardman goes again to the place there’s familiarity.
Hardman’s run within the swamps of Jersey barely obtained off the runway as he obtained simply three targets in 5 video games, catching one cross for six yards. A giant a part of that comes all the way down to Aaron Rodgers not being out there and Zach Wilson being the man underneath heart. There’s a valley of expertise and data between these two quarterbacks.
With Rodgers on the sphere, you’d suppose Hardman would’ve had many extra alternatives, however one can solely assume. As soon as A-Rod went down, Hardman turned an computerized non-factor in Nathaniel Hackett’s offense. For all we all know, which may have occurred anyway, however with Rodgers on the sphere, he stood a a lot better likelihood.
Though it sucks to have a franchise surrender on you, this commerce ought to breathe new life into Hardman’s profession. The 25-year-old broad receiver/return specialist is again with the crew he’s received two Tremendous Bowls with and represented within the Professional Bowl. He provides velocity to the Chiefs’ offense and brings again a well-recognized face for Patrick Mahomes. So, whereas it’s an enormous disappointment that issues didn’t work out in New York, going again to the group that drafted Hardman in 2019 is greatest for enterprise.
