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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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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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01-24-2006, 05:14 AM	#2
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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ChiefsfaninPA "F_ck Family Fun Night" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: York, PA Casino cash: $10005025	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.
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htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8179900	Priest won't be back.
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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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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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