What role in KC could Priest possibly play? - Page 2

Direckshun · 11-29-2006, 12:09 AM

Lamar said he's hoping this guy could consider returning in 2007.

A guy who's lead the AFC in rushing yardage a time or two, a guy who spearheaded the league's most productive offense for five years, a guy who broke the record for rushing touchdowns in a year...

What role could a guy like this possibly fit into on a team that has absolutely everything it needs from LJ?

Replace Bennett, and get 10 runs a game, max? Would Priest settle for that?

Use his superior blocking ability and sure-handedness at fullback, paving the way for LJ down the middle? Would Priest settle for that?

No and no. Priest, for all his heart, understands that he is (was?) a marquee runner in the NFL. And all evidence of Priest's personality indicates that he wants to be the alpha dog, and vaporizes when that's not the case.

Do we, therefore, have trade bait? Or can we fit Priest into a role that (a.) the Chiefs need his skills for, and (b.) Priest would be satisfied with?

KurtCobain · 11-29-2006, 01:20 AM

He could do some good at fullback...

**007** · 11-29-2006, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by joeyranaway

He could do some good at fullback...

Well, unless he has really been helping out the nacho manufacturers then he is too small for FB.

KurtCobain · 11-29-2006, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kcchiefsguru

Well, unless he has really been helping out the nacho manufacturers then he is too small for FB.

Yeah, but he does have some blocking skills. Hmph, maybe he could carry LJ to the bench. It'd sure be useful. We wouldn't want our star runningback getting injured on the way to the bench.

Hootie · 11-29-2006, 01:32 AM

Priest could get us a 4th rounder?

hahahahaha

THIS ISN'T MADDEN

KurtCobain · 11-29-2006, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Pootie

THIS ISN'T MADDEN

It could be. You wouldn't know.

picasso · 11-29-2006, 01:39 AM

He could be an LJ motivator in the frickin red zone.
If Priest played the role of a Bettis I wouldn't mind.
As much talk as there is about LJ he's not that great in the red zone. Just see last weeks game.
If that was an aging Priest out there I still think he could do more than LJ.

htismaqe · 11-29-2006, 06:40 AM

All of this talk about next year is diplomacy.

He's done. Move on.

It's probably for the best, because the only role I see him playing on THIS team is SPOILER.

OldTownChief · 11-29-2006, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

He's done. Move on.

My thought a year ago. Don't understand why some people can't grasp it.

ChiefsFan1965 · 11-29-2006, 07:11 AM

I sure miss those great perimeter runs around the left side with big Willie Road smashing guys and Priest zigging and zagging through. Remember the Atlanta Falcons game here when Priest & Derrick Blaylock each scored 4 rushing TDs? Score was 56-10. Ya never see those left side perimeter runs near the goal line much anymore. I'm sure it's b/c Willie's gone. I wonder if Bennett is more capable of those types of runs considering Jordan Black is getting better over there....Coach Solari are ya listenin'?

ChiefsFan1965 · 11-29-2006, 07:13 AM

Roaf not Road and I even proofread it

**cdcox** · 11-29-2006, 07:26 AM

Nacho joke counter: 2

People who think PH has trade value counter: 3

People who think he'll actually play again counter: 5

siberian khatru · 11-29-2006, 07:27 AM

This is kabuki on both sides. They're both positioning themselves for the settlement negotiations.

**Easy 6** · 11-29-2006, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by joeyranaway

He could do some good at fullback...

Even IF he comes back, and i really dont think he should/is, there is no way he see's any time at FB. After the injury he sustained, is he going to want to play a position that requires him to slam his head into someone on every play???

No way.

**Iowanian** · 11-29-2006, 07:58 AM

Trade bait to accumulate a mid round draft pick.

Thats about it.

**HemiEd** · 11-29-2006, 08:05 AM

Pretty simple to me, scoring when we get in the red zone.

11-29-2006, 12:09 AM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2043447	What role in KC could Priest possibly play? Lamar said he's hoping this guy could consider returning in 2007. A guy who's lead the AFC in rushing yardage a time or two, a guy who spearheaded the league's most productive offense for five years, a guy who broke the record for rushing touchdowns in a year... What role could a guy like this possibly fit into on a team that has absolutely everything it needs from LJ? Replace Bennett, and get 10 runs a game, max? Would Priest settle for that? Use his superior blocking ability and sure-handedness at fullback, paving the way for LJ down the middle? Would Priest settle for that? No and no. Priest, for all his heart, understands that he is (was?) a marquee runner in the NFL. And all evidence of Priest's personality indicates that he wants to be the alpha dog, and vaporizes when that's not the case. Do we, therefore, have trade bait? Or can we fit Priest into a role that (a.) the Chiefs need his skills for, and (b.) Priest would be satisfied with?
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KurtCobain legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Independence, MO Casino cash: $-3337903	He could do some good at fullback...
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Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	Priest could get us a 4th rounder? hahahahaha THIS ISN'T MADDEN
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11-29-2006, 01:39 AM	#21
picasso That's a GOOD boy!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Casino cash: $10004900	He could be an LJ motivator in the frickin red zone. If Priest played the role of a Bettis I wouldn't mind. As much talk as there is about LJ he's not that great in the red zone. Just see last weeks game. If that was an aging Priest out there I still think he could do more than LJ.
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11-29-2006, 06:40 AM	#22
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8159900	All of this talk about next year is diplomacy. He's done. Move on. It's probably for the best, because the only role I see him playing on THIS team is SPOILER.
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11-29-2006, 07:11 AM	#24
ChiefsFan1965 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10004900	I sure miss those great perimeter runs around the left side with big Willie Road smashing guys and Priest zigging and zagging through. Remember the Atlanta Falcons game here when Priest & Derrick Blaylock each scored 4 rushing TDs? Score was 56-10. Ya never see those left side perimeter runs near the goal line much anymore. I'm sure it's b/c Willie's gone. I wonder if Bennett is more capable of those types of runs considering Jordan Black is getting better over there....Coach Solari are ya listenin'?
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11-29-2006, 07:13 AM	#25
ChiefsFan1965 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10004900	Roaf not Road and I even proofread it
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11-29-2006, 07:27 AM	#27
siberian khatru 21st Century Schizoid Fan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Gates of Delirium Casino cash: $-1265050	This is kabuki on both sides. They're both positioning themselves for the settlement negotiations.
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11-29-2006, 07:58 AM	#29
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $1738454	Trade bait to accumulate a mid round draft pick. Thats about it.
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HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $-409436	Pretty simple to me, scoring when we get in the red zone.
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