homey
11-07-2005, 10:57 PM
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/story.asp?sport=NFL&storyid=17471
RotoWorld.com and FantasyFootball.com have learned that Priest Holmes will not play in week ten following complications stemming from his head trauma suffered October 30th. Sources close to the situation have revealed that Holmes is unlikely to play again this season. Holmes has openly considered retirement the last two off-seasons. At age 32, it’s fair to wonder if the three-time Pro Bowler will ever put on a Chiefs uniform again.
The situation is eerily similar to the knee injury that ended Holmes’ 2004 season. On November 7th, 2004, Holmes left Kansas City’s game against the Buccaneers with a knee injury. Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil expected Holmes to return to the lineup shortly, but Holmes didn't play another snap. One month later, the Chiefs made it official, placing him on injured reserve. Larry Johnson went on to become one of the best running backs in football during the second half of the season.
The short-term fantasy impact is clear. Larry Johnson will start for the Chiefs against the shaky Bills rush defense this week. He remains a must-start versus nearly any opponent and should be one of the top fantasy running backs for the rest of the season. Acquire him if you can. The Chiefs, who had Samkon Gado on their practice squad earlier this season, should be in the market for a veteran running back. Ethically ambiguous fantasy owners could try to deal Holmes now before the news becomes official.
Gregg Rosenthal directs the football coverage at Rotoworld.com and is the editor-in-chief of the Rotoworld football annual. He co-hosts "The Fix" every Sunday at 10 AM on 104.7 in Pittsburgh.
Contact Gregg Rosenthal
RotoWorld.com and FantasyFootball.com have learned that Priest Holmes will not play in week ten following complications stemming from his head trauma suffered October 30th. Sources close to the situation have revealed that Holmes is unlikely to play again this season. Holmes has openly considered retirement the last two off-seasons. At age 32, it’s fair to wonder if the three-time Pro Bowler will ever put on a Chiefs uniform again.
The situation is eerily similar to the knee injury that ended Holmes’ 2004 season. On November 7th, 2004, Holmes left Kansas City’s game against the Buccaneers with a knee injury. Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil expected Holmes to return to the lineup shortly, but Holmes didn't play another snap. One month later, the Chiefs made it official, placing him on injured reserve. Larry Johnson went on to become one of the best running backs in football during the second half of the season.
The short-term fantasy impact is clear. Larry Johnson will start for the Chiefs against the shaky Bills rush defense this week. He remains a must-start versus nearly any opponent and should be one of the top fantasy running backs for the rest of the season. Acquire him if you can. The Chiefs, who had Samkon Gado on their practice squad earlier this season, should be in the market for a veteran running back. Ethically ambiguous fantasy owners could try to deal Holmes now before the news becomes official.
Gregg Rosenthal directs the football coverage at Rotoworld.com and is the editor-in-chief of the Rotoworld football annual. He co-hosts "The Fix" every Sunday at 10 AM on 104.7 in Pittsburgh.
Contact Gregg Rosenthal