Priest Holmes

**Mr. Kotter** · 04-30-2001, 12:40 PM

My only question is his durability...a bit on the small side, I wonder if he gets 20 touches a game, will he be able to take it?

I've gotta think any back in the Raven offense, especially before Billichek took over, that ran for 1000 yds has to be pretty good. Then with Lewis taking over last year, he just didn't get the carries. That, and in the Ravens offense, he just didn't fit.

So far, it sounds to me, as if this offense is tailor-made for a back like Holmes. Apparently, he seemed to think the same thing...because he could've signed elsewhere earlier...but waited on KC.

We will see; but I am hopeful of a 1000/500 yd season for rushing/receiving. With T-Rich in the same backfield, I really do think that this backfield COULD be at least as productive as the Rams. Maybe that's wishful thinking, but I really see it!

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04-30-2001, 12:40 PM	#11
Mr. Kotter The Dude Abides Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Dakota Country Casino cash: $3374285	I'm optomistic... My only question is his durability...a bit on the small side, I wonder if he gets 20 touches a game, will he be able to take it? I've gotta think any back in the Raven offense, especially before Billichek took over, that ran for 1000 yds has to be pretty good. Then with Lewis taking over last year, he just didn't get the carries. That, and in the Ravens offense, he just didn't fit. So far, it sounds to me, as if this offense is tailor-made for a back like Holmes. Apparently, he seemed to think the same thing...because he could've signed elsewhere earlier...but waited on KC. We will see; but I am hopeful of a 1000/500 yd season for rushing/receiving. With T-Rich in the same backfield, I really do think that this backfield COULD be at least as productive as the Rams. Maybe that's wishful thinking, but I really see it! __________________ "I've always said I worry about legacy and winning rings more than making money at this moment...We see what's going on around the league, but at the same time, I'll never do anything that's going to hurt us from keeping the great players around me.”
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