NFL Analyst predicts first-time honor for Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

During a recent episode of ‘ Good Morning Football ,’ former defensive end turned TV analyst Isaac Rochell shared his prediction that Mahomes will return in 2026 with immediate success, culminating in being named Comeback Player of the Year. “I’m picturing our boy Patrick Mahomes to be Comeback Player of the Year,” Rochell stated. “I think this is going to be a situation where we have prime Mahomes.

The biggest piece of this that nobody’s talking about, and should be all we talk about, is the fact that (Eric) Bieniemy is back,” said Rochell. “Bieniemy is such a big piece of this offense, and sideline, and culture of the football team. As the offensive coordinator, he changes the whole energy.

If you look at the sideline of the Chiefs last year, you could feel there was a disconnect. It wasn’t as tight as it had been in the past with Bieniemy, with guys (being) focused. Bieniemy’s coming back, the energy’s back, and Mahomes is going to be locked in.

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