Bell amazed by Mahomes: 'He might be the greatest player ever'

It didn't take long for Le'Veon Bell to be left in awe of Patrick Mahomes after joining the Kansas City Chiefs midseason.

The running back was aware of Mahomes' ability before landing in Kansas City, but the quarterback's preparation and composure have elevated his greatness to an even higher level in Bell's eyes.

"I always thought he was a great player, but when I came here, it hit me that he might be the greatest player ever because of the way he practices and goes about his business. ...I thought he was a 10 before I came here, now I think he's a 12," Bell said Tuesday, according to team reporter Matt McMullen.

Mahomes put up another MVP-caliber season in 2020, throwing for 4,740 yards and 38 touchdowns. The 25-year-old passer will be searching for his second straight Super Bowl victory on Feb. 7, but he'll have to defeat six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.

The upcoming contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will mark Bell's first chance to win a Lombardi Trophy. The Chiefs have lost just once since signing Bell, who started the season winless with the New York Jets.

"I came here to get to this game, and I'm here. So I look at it like I came to the right spot. I'm just happy where I'm at and I'm happy with the way the season's went," Bell said, according to Pro Football Talks' Myles Simmons. "We just have to cap it off with a Super Bowl win."

The Jets cut Bell in October, and he quickly signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs despite other offers that potentially featured heavier workloads. The 28-year-old hasn't been Kansas City's primary ball carrier, but he has contributed when called upon, totaling 63 carries for 254 yards.