Will Priest stay??

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.

DaWolf · 01-24-2006, 05:14 AM

Well if he wants to get paid he will be back. A football team needs two good backs and i think Priest recognizes this, as well as recognizes that it's LJ's time now.

The real question is do the Chiefs want Priest back at whatever his cap number is?

I suspect he will be back with the intent of giving this team one more shot at winning it all...

ChiefsfaninPA · 01-24-2006, 07:30 AM

I caught Priest on a interview the other week on Fox Sports Radio, I forget which show, but he said that he isn't going to accept a dimished role, such as a role like Marshall Faulk was relegated to. So it sounds like he feels he should be starting IF he does come back to play. It will be interesting to see how this all works itself out. I love Priest, but LJ has definetely earned his keep.

htismaqe · 01-24-2006, 08:07 AM

Priest won't be back.

**Mr. Kotter** · 01-24-2006, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Priest won't be back.

That's my take, as well. UNLESS he's willing to accept a pay cut, and a back-up/third-down-back role "cheerfully." Hence....he won't be back.

KCTitus · 01-24-2006, 08:43 AM

Priest wont be back, but it's not his fault. It's because Carl hired Edwards because Saunders wouldnt guarantee that LJ would be the starter and since 810 had pissed of Larry so much, that Carl had to hire a HC that would guarantee that LJ would be the starter and thus, Priest is thrown to the curb. I bet Carl tries to get some of Priest's signing bonus back, too.

Brock · 01-24-2006, 08:52 AM

I think he'll be back as Johnson's backup.

htismaqe · 01-24-2006, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by KCTitus

Priest wont be back, but it's not his fault. It's because Carl hired Edwards because Saunders wouldnt guarantee that LJ would be the starter and since 810 had pissed of Larry so much, that Carl had to hire a HC that would guarantee that LJ would be the starter and thus, Priest is thrown to the curb. I bet Carl tries to get some of Priest's signing bonus back, too.

Despite the thick sarcasm, the last sentence of your post is almost assuredly true.

Brock · 01-24-2006, 08:58 AM

If Priest comes back, he keeps his money. I don't know why anyone thinks he's going to give money back. He'll be here and he'll be quite happy, I'm sure.

Extra Point · 01-24-2006, 08:59 AM

Picking up the "easy money" is no problem. He's earned it. He's a great second down RB with hands.

It's "Sideline! Hold the nachos."

KCTitus · 01-24-2006, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Despite the thick sarcasm, the last sentence of your post is almost assuredly true.

I was serious. It's the only reason why Edwards was given the head coaching job. Well, that and to piss off gotaint.

htismaqe · 01-24-2006, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

If Priest comes back, he keeps his money. I don't know why anyone thinks he's going to give money back. He'll be here and he'll be quite happy, I'm sure.

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.

ChiefsfaninPA · 01-24-2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

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

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.

RedThat · 01-24-2006, 09:21 AM

As much as I hate to say it, and no disrespect to Priest because I love the guy for everything he has done for this organization, I think his time has come. It's LJs chance to shine. I think were better off without Priest. I would not like to pay 3.5, 5 million dollars, whatever the number is for a backup RB.

I mean were better off without him. Plus he's 32 year of age, and gets hurt a lot. Age isn't on his side, especially at the RB position. Don't get me wrong, I think he'd be a great #2 back. But does he want to accept a #2 role? A reserve role like Marshall Faulk is doing in St.Louis? He is gonna have to.

I'd be somewhat upset if he didn't. Id like to see him retire, and let LJ grow, and tear up the league.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 01-24-2006, 09:21 AM

I would think with his age and injury history he would find this the ideal role. But then again I am not Priest.

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Rogcop_3121 Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new york Casino cash: $10004900	Will Priest stay?? 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.
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DaWolf Cry havoc... Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10007725	Well if he wants to get paid he will be back. A football team needs two good backs and i think Priest recognizes this, as well as recognizes that it's LJ's time now. The real question is do the Chiefs want Priest back at whatever his cap number is? I suspect he will be back with the intent of giving this team one more shot at winning it all...
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Brock Say hello to my little friend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Larryville Casino cash: $9598422	If Priest comes back, he keeps his money. I don't know why anyone thinks he's going to give money back. He'll be here and he'll be quite happy, I'm sure.
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01-24-2006, 09:21 AM	#14
RedThat Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Earth Casino cash: $10004900	As much as I hate to say it, and no disrespect to Priest because I love the guy for everything he has done for this organization, I think his time has come. It's LJs chance to shine. I think were better off without Priest. I would not like to pay 3.5, 5 million dollars, whatever the number is for a backup RB. I mean were better off without him. Plus he's 32 year of age, and gets hurt a lot. Age isn't on his side, especially at the RB position. Don't get me wrong, I think he'd be a great #2 back. But does he want to accept a #2 role? A reserve role like Marshall Faulk is doing in St.Louis? He is gonna have to. I'd be somewhat upset if he didn't. Id like to see him retire, and let LJ grow, and tear up the league.
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Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1429523	I would think with his age and injury history he would find this the ideal role. But then again I am not Priest.
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