Le'Veon Bell Hypes Up 'MVP' Patrick Mahomes Ahead of Chiefs Debut

Newly signed Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell expressed excitement to play alongside quarterback Patrick Mahomes during a Zoom call with media members Wednesday.

According to Nate Taylor of The Athletic, Bell said: "Patrick Mahomes, I've never played with an MVP player. This offense is really fit for my skill set."

The Chiefs signed Bell last week following his release from the New York Jets. He is set to make his Chiefs debut Sunday against the AFC West rival Denver Broncos.

Bell signed a four-year contract with the Jets before the 2019 season, but he never found his place in head coach Adam Gase's offense.

Last season, Bell rushed for just 789 yards and three touchdowns, and he averaged a career-low 3.2 yards per carry. Bell did make an impact in the passing game, though, with 66 receptions for 461 yards and one score.

Bell missed some time this season with a hamstring injury, but in the two games he did appear in for the Jets, he had just 74 rushing yards on 19 carries and three catches for 39 yards with no touchdowns.

After Bell liked several tweets questioning the Jets' usage of him, he was released and given the opportunity to choose his landing spot.

Ultimately, Bell chose to sign with the Chiefs, and it is difficult to argue with his decision. Kansas City is the reigning Super Bowl champion, and Mahomes is both an NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP despite being in only his fourth NFL season.

During his five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bell was a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time First Team All-Pro, and he was part of some highly productive offenses led by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver Antonio Brown.

The Chiefs offense led by Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid is arguably among the best in NFL history, however. It also features plenty of talent among the supporting cast with tight end Travis Kelce, wide receiver Tyreek Hill and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire leading the way in that regard.

Kansas City rushed for 245 yards as a team and Edwards-Helaire rushed for a career-high 161 yards Monday in a 26-17 win over the Buffalo Bills.

Edwards-Helaire's strong play could make it difficult for Bell to steal much playing time, but if the Chiefs remain committed to the run, it will likely behoove them to cycle in fresh backs, meaning Bell should have a role in the high-octane offense.