Will Priest stay?? - Page 2

Rogcop_3121 · 01-24-2006, 04:27 AM

Now that Herm has made it official that LJ is the starter, is Priest going to accept it? Will he return even? Has anyone heard about the other tests or if he has even had them yet? I don't know that Priest will accept being a backup when he knows he can start somewhere else if deemed healthy enough to play again.

Brock · 01-24-2006, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Because Carl Peterson isn't gonna lock up almost $5M of the cap in a backup RB. I also think that we're fooling ourselves if we think Priest is gonna be happy about being a backup like Marshall Faulk. Considering what he went through in Baltimore, I highly doubt he's gonna be happy.

This is gonna get messy, and Priest won't be playing for the Chiefs next year.

What's Peterson going to do, cut him?

htismaqe · 01-24-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

What's Peterson going to do, cut him?

It's not gonna come to that.

There's a reason that Priest has gone to at least 4 doctors - he's gonna retire and claim that he's injured.

RedThat · 01-24-2006, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

What's Peterson going to do, cut him?

I don't think Peterson would do that.

I think it'll be a decision from Priest himself. He is either gotta accept his role as a #2 RB, or hang em up.

Brock · 01-24-2006, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RedBull

I don't think Peterson would do that.

I think it'll be a decision from Priest himself. He is either gotta accept his role as a #2 RB, or hang em up.

It isn't a question of accepting a backup role. It's a question of how much money he gets to keep. You can't simply cut his salary, and if you ask him to do it voluntarily, he's going to laugh.

RedThat · 01-24-2006, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

It isn't a question of accepting a backup role. It's a question of how much money he gets to keep. You can't simply cut his salary, and if you ask him to do it voluntarily, he's going to laugh.

Well, thats where I was trying to get at with Peterson and the Chiefs.

I don't think Peterson is intentionally going to come out and say "Priest would you like to retire?"

No I don't think that's gonna happen. I think Priest has to evaluate the whole situation himself. We already know LJ is #1 RB. Priest has to see whats most important to him and go from there. I do think though, it is not BASED on 1 question, there are several questions he has to answer. Money? Age? Backup/reserve role? etc.

**chefsos** · 01-24-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsfaninPA

I totally agree with you on this point. In that interview, he in no way made it seem like being a backup was an option. It is going to be very interesting these next few months with this situation.

I heard a blurb from the same interview, and the exact wording of his answer to the question of his taking a Marshall Faulk-type role was, "Definitely not."

Maybe he changes his mind, but I don't think so. BigRedChief and htismaqe have it figured out, I think. Priest and Carl are headed for a showdown, unfortunately.

**Bowser** · 01-24-2006, 10:13 AM

Let me preface this by saying I'm a big fan of Priest. That being said, how do you sit LJ for Priest? Considering where they both are right now in their respective careers, how does Herm make that move? There is no way he can come in here and demand to be the starter, not with the history of injury Priest has proven he's prone to, and with the way LJ absolutely was tearing up the NFL. No way. In this offense, Priest was All-Pro. LJ is All-World.

I'm thinking the Chiefs, if they wanted, could restructure his contract to where he would get a chunk of what is left to him in a bonus, and play for the minimum. This could possibly give the Chiefs a little more wiggle room with the cap, as well.

I know Priest is a very prideful guy, but he's not getting around this. Be the backup to LJ. No one would think any less of him because of it. And if he bitches and moans and refuses, I bet Cleveland or Arizona could use a running back of his caliber*.

* Of course I don't want that. I'm just sayin'.....

pikesome · 01-24-2006, 11:09 AM

I think the most likely result is a lot of maneuvering by both Priest and CP as they try to not give up any money. Priest is going to be too injured too play again (he says) and CP is going to claim that he's retiring. Do I know which is the truth? No. But I see some tough negotiations in the future. If CP gets his way we might see Priest back as the #2 but he won't be happy about it. We aren't going to trade him or cut him I believe. If Priest gets his way CP head might explode (just imagine the press-conferences).

StcChief · 01-24-2006, 12:19 PM

I don't see it. This will be ugly before it's over.

All about the $$$$$.

**cdcox** · 01-24-2006, 12:54 PM

Question 1. Can Priest find a doctor to say it would be dangerous for him to continue his career?

Yes -> Priest retires.

No -> Question 2: Does Priest want to retire badly enough to risk giving up part of his signing bonus?

Yes -> Ugly fight between the Chiefs and Priest.

No -> Question 3: Will the Chiefs pay Priest $3.5M to be a back up?

Yes -> Priest will be back.

No -> Question 4: Will Priest rework his contract to take less money to be the back up?

Yes -> Priest will be back (least likely outcome, IMO)

No -> Chiefs cut Priest, Priest retires with his signing bonus in tact.

Iron Chef · 01-24-2006, 01:05 PM

All I know is in my Madden 2006 season I traded him to Texas for a 1st, 2nd and 3rd round pick.

FringeNC · 01-24-2006, 01:15 PM

What are the salary cap ramifications with respect to bonus money if a player retires?

Skyy God · 01-24-2006, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Iron Chef

All I know is in my Madden 2006 season I traded him to Texas for a 1st, 2nd and 3rd round pick.

Sounds about right for the Texans. Probably turned out to be top 5 picks, too.

I'm always amazed at the asinine trades you can pull off in Madden.

Brock · 01-24-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

Question 1. Can Priest find a doctor to say it would be dangerous for him to continue his career?

Yes -> Priest retires.

No -> Question 2: Does Priest want to retire badly enough to risk giving up part of his signing bonus?

Yes -> Ugly fight between the Chiefs and Priest.

No -> Question 3: Will the Chiefs pay Priest $3.5M to be a back up?

Yes -> Priest will be back.

No -> Question 4: Will Priest rework his contract to take less money to be the back up?

Yes -> Priest will be back (least likely outcome, IMO)

No -> Chiefs cut Priest, Priest retires with his signing bonus in tact.

Sums it up perfectly. Priest has the upper hand here.

pikesome · 01-24-2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Sums it up perfectly. Priest has the upper hand here.

I think it hinges on what the requirements are for the doctor's recommendation. If all it takes is a doc saying "he shouldn't play, he's hurt" then Priest retires. CP has already been laying the ground work for his side of the argument (see his comments vs Priest's) so maybe he has a plan. Its gonna be ugly though.

01-24-2006, 04:27 AM
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01-24-2006, 10:13 AM	#22
Bowser sorta mod-ish Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: KC North Casino cash: $-38384	Let me preface this by saying I'm a big fan of Priest. That being said, how do you sit LJ for Priest? Considering where they both are right now in their respective careers, how does Herm make that move? There is no way he can come in here and demand to be the starter, not with the history of injury Priest has proven he's prone to, and with the way LJ absolutely was tearing up the NFL. No way. In this offense, Priest was All-Pro. LJ is All-World. I'm thinking the Chiefs, if they wanted, could restructure his contract to where he would get a chunk of what is left to him in a bonus, and play for the minimum. This could possibly give the Chiefs a little more wiggle room with the cap, as well. I know Priest is a very prideful guy, but he's not getting around this. Be the backup to LJ. No one would think any less of him because of it. And if he bitches and moans and refuses, I bet Cleveland or Arizona could use a running back of his caliber. Of course I don't want that. I'm just sayin'.....
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pikesome PEW PEW Join Date: May 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	I think the most likely result is a lot of maneuvering by both Priest and CP as they try to not give up any money. Priest is going to be too injured too play again (he says) and CP is going to claim that he's retiring. Do I know which is the truth? No. But I see some tough negotiations in the future. If CP gets his way we might see Priest back as the #2 but he won't be happy about it. We aren't going to trade him or cut him I believe. If Priest gets his way CP head might explode (just imagine the press-conferences). __________________ 4. Performance enhancing drugs: A) are my ticket to the Hall of Fame. B) would be better if they tasted like fruit and were shaped like various Flintstones characters. C) are not for me, because I find that cocaine aids my performance much more effectively. D) apparently worked for Rodney Harrison.
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cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $-478231	Question 1. Can Priest find a doctor to say it would be dangerous for him to continue his career? Yes -> Priest retires. No -> Question 2: Does Priest want to retire badly enough to risk giving up part of his signing bonus? Yes -> Ugly fight between the Chiefs and Priest. No -> Question 3: Will the Chiefs pay Priest $3.5M to be a back up? Yes -> Priest will be back. No -> Question 4: Will Priest rework his contract to take less money to be the back up? Yes -> Priest will be back (least likely outcome, IMO) No -> Chiefs cut Priest, Priest retires with his signing bonus in tact.
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