SportsBeat KC podcast: The importance of Mecole Hardman to the Chiefs offense

The Chiefs already had a load of talented wide receivers. Then they added Mecole Hardman, a burner from Georgia, with their first draft pick this year. Hardman has improved throughout training camp, and the Chiefs are figuring out ways to use him.



Also, we break down the team’s first depth chart and wonder where the biggest position battles might be as the Chiefs open the preseason on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium.

Read the stories we discussed:

Rookie receiver Mecole Hardman shows speed on field ... and in learning the playbook —https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233546122.html

Chiefs release first unofficial depth chart of 2019 season — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233522967.html

First Chiefs depth chart shows this many new starters from AFC Championship Game — https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article233541937.html

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