There is a level of questioning around the Kansas City Chiefs when it comes to the return of Patrick Mahomes. Whether or not the quarterback is going to be able to return as the best version of himself is a fair question. ACL tears often take a year to fully recover from, and the quarterback is not only changing this timeline but also completely blazing a new path, expected to start in Week 1 and appearing to be far ahead of normal rehab expectations.
A large part of this is due to the obsessive nature of Mahomes no longer chasing any active quarterbacks but the ghost of Tom Brady. Already, Mahomes has an argument as the second-best to ever do it and is putting himself in a position to take over the top spot. Something that former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is suggesting could be boosted by an expected MVP run, with the retired signal-caller's comment coming via SleeperChiefs.
"“The injury and how much he’s had to put into getting healthy this offseason—I think there’s enough of a narrative there to drive him even more—I see him as my favorite for MVP this season.”"Ryan Fitzpatrick
Predicting Mahomes as MVP is no small feat for Fitzpatrick, a player who has seen firsthand the level of dominance the KC quarterback is capable of. It's a noteworthy endorsement that speaks to lofty expectations, even coming off a serious injury. Greatness is always the expectation, and Fitzpatrick is pointing to this fact with his prediction.
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is expecting Patrick Mahomes revenge tour
For Chiefs fans, it would be ideal to see Mahomes remind the league of his dominance. Far too many pundits have pointed to Josh Allen as the league's best despite the Buffalo quarterback never beating the Chiefs in a game that matters. It speaks to the level of predictable greatness that Mahomes has captured, leaving many searching for a more entertaining take.
Seeing the most explosive version of the KC quarterback return, as Fitzpatrick suggests, would be undeniably exciting and another push in the all-time rankings. The signal caller makes an apt point as well, mentioning that Mahomes has the narrative in his favor.
Putting together an MVP run while coming off an ACL tear would be a legacy-defining moment and obviously push the Chiefs back into the AFC contender conversation after a lone off year. No question, it is a take that Kansas City fans love to hear and could very well become a reality if the Mahomes' resume is any indication.
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