The Kansas City Chiefs have faced challenges in their offense since the departure of star wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Despite winning back-to-back Super Bowls last season after acquiring promising talent like Rashee Rice, offensive struggles have persisted.
In a recent appearance on Kevin Harvick’s podcast “Harvick’s Happy Hour” on FOX Sports, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach opened up about his draft regrets. Veach expressed remorse for passing on DK Metcalf, particularly citing the impact of Metcalf’s neck injury, which led to his removal from the Chiefs’ draft board.
“A player could have been off your board because you had character concerns or an injury concern. And so, I think looking back on DK, there were areas that we weren’t sure on. But there were none that should have prompted us to bypass him. And I think I think that’s one player that sticks out.”
In the 2019 draft, the Chiefs sent two picks to the Los Angeles Rams to select Georgia WR Mecole Hardman, who recently was accused of leaking the New York Jets’ game plan. Reports from A to Z Sport revealed that Just eight picks later, the Seattle Seahawks drafted the 26-years-old receiver, who has since become a standout wide receiver in the NFL to open the eyes of the Chiefs team.
DK Metcalf opens the eyes of the Chiefs through his meteoric rise
Though DK Metcalf’s cheap shot brought him to the limelight last season, with his imposing physical stature and exceptional athleticism, he quickly established himself as the Seahawks’ top receiver. In his rookie year, he tallied impressive stats of 900 receiving yards, 58 receptions, and seven touchdowns.
Since then, the 26-year-old has continued to excel, solidifying his position as a key player for the Seattle Seahawks. Last season alone, he amassed 1,114 yards, eight receiving touchdowns, and 66 receptions.
In contrast, Mecole Hardman has struggled to make a significant impact, failing to match Metcalf’s level of performance. While Metcalf boasts impressive career stats of 372 receptions, 5,332 yards, and 43 touchdowns, Hardman’s numbers pale in comparison.
The Chiefs GM’s remorse likely stems from Hardman’s struggles juxtaposed with Metcalf’s rapid ascent to stardom.
