Chiefs spokesman: "Priest NOT retiring" - Page 3

Kerberos · 11-09-2005, 12:58 PM

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/13123314.htm

Chiefs spokesman: Holmes is not retiring

By ELIZABETH MERRILL The Kansas City Star

As speculation continued to swirl about Priest Holmes’ future, the Chiefs said Wednesday that their career rushing leader has no plans to leave football because of a mystery injury that has taken him to three doctors.

“I would say this — Priest Holmes is not retiring,” Bob Moore, a team spokesman, said Wednesday morning. “That I do know.”

Moore said there was no news conference planned on Holmes’ status. The Star reported Sunday that Holmes, a three-time Pro Bowl running back, was seeing a spine specialist and could be sidelined for an extended period of time. On Tuesday, Holmes was in Miami to see another doctor, prompting speculation in Kansas City that the 32-year-old may end his football career.

Holmes has suffered two neurological injuries this season — he was involved in a helmet-to-helmet collision Oct. 30 at San Diego and suffered a shoulder injury in September at Oakland.

Coach Dick Vermeil waited until the late hours Tuesday night to hear word on Holmes’ status. Moore declined to comment early Wednesday on whether the Chiefs had spoken to Holmes.

The Chiefs were scheduled to practice Wednesday afternoon.

Chiefs Pantalones · 11-09-2005, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gochiefs

02 was his peak year, IMO.

He wasn't the same after that hip injury.

Man, all this time...if we only had a defense...

InChiefsHeaven · 11-09-2005, 01:53 PM

Seems like Priest's attitude has been really good about sharing with LJ, and even letting LJ stay in the game when it was not his turn. I think Priest loves this organization, and if he can play he will, but I can totally see him being comfortable with the back seat roll, spell LJ and be an influence on the team. Of course, if LJ has the season we would like him to have, it will also mean Priest needs a paycut so we can afford to keep LJ.

...that's if Priest is really injured and can't play for most of this season. It is too bad he has been injured so much, just think of what his numbers would be if not for the injuries...

Hammock Parties · 11-09-2005, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Man, all this time...if we only had a defense...

It's really quite depressing. I try not to think about it too much.

InChiefsHeaven · 11-09-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Man, all this time...if we only had a defense...

I know, I keep coming back to that too...

Chiefs Pantalones · 11-09-2005, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gochiefs

It's really quite depressing. I try not to think about it too much.

I know this is cliche around here, but true...

It's Carl and DV's fault, for different and same reasons.

**BigRedChief** · 11-09-2005, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Man, all this time...if we only had a defense...

And in the DT/Smith/Hasty mid 90's era we wished we had an offense. We just can't seem to do both. The only constant throughout all this playoff win drought is King Carl. Does he get any blame?

Chiefs Pantalones · 11-09-2005, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

And in the DT/Smith/Hasty mid 90's era we wished we had an offense. We just can't seem to do both. The only constant throughout all this playoff win drought is King Carl. Does he get any blame?

See my previous post...

tk13 · 11-09-2005, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gochiefs

02 was his peak year, IMO.

He wasn't the same after that hip injury.

It's either that or last year. He was a total beast last year... carried this team on his back. He was darn near on pace for 1800 yards and 30 TD's. Seems like everybody forgot just how good he was last year though.

Mr. Laz · 11-09-2005, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I was referring to the story that Priest was going to retire today or tomorrow...

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Originally Posted by tk13

Well now I'm not sure what to think. It is Bob Moore, but that is a pretty definitive statement. Usually the Chiefs just make real cryptic statements that leave things open... if that's what he said, that was a pretty hard definitive no.

chiefsfan1963 · 11-09-2005, 02:10 PM

The bottomline is Priest has to be healthy enough to play. If he continues to get injured you can't expect him to be productive enough for him to keep his #1 RB status. He didn't play half the season last year, and it looks like he could not play a good part of the rest of the season. Given this you have to give #1 status to LJ. Priest has been awesome for us, but it's time to pass the baton. You can't be injury prone in the NFL and expect to keep your #1 status forever. It's time to make LJ our #1 and Priest #2.

ChiefsFan4Life · 11-09-2005, 02:15 PM

Chiefs | Holmes Going to IR
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 12:08:43 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Kansas City Chiefs will place RB Priest Holmes (head, shoulder) on Injured Reserve.

ChiefsGirl · 11-09-2005, 02:16 PM

810 says Priest will be put on IR as well.

picasso · 11-09-2005, 02:25 PM

I read posts on here saying that Priest still has burst. Sorry but Priest never had burst. He had burst at the point of attack shooting through the line but he can't run for distance. That was how he hurt his hip in the first place because he was chased from behind. Actuall the only time I saw him kick it in gear was against the Redskins this year. He was pumping! But honestly he wasn't moving that fast, not as fast as LJ. I say we move up McKenzie Smith. Has the same body style as Priest and he kicked arse in NFL Europe. He is a very talented and FAST RB.

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11-09-2005, 01:53 PM	#32
InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $625437	Seems like Priest's attitude has been really good about sharing with LJ, and even letting LJ stay in the game when it was not his turn. I think Priest loves this organization, and if he can play he will, but I can totally see him being comfortable with the back seat roll, spell LJ and be an influence on the team. Of course, if LJ has the season we would like him to have, it will also mean Priest needs a paycut so we can afford to keep LJ. ...that's if Priest is really injured and can't play for most of this season. It is too bad he has been injured so much, just think of what his numbers would be if not for the injuries... __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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11-09-2005, 02:10 PM	#40
chiefsfan1963 Veteran Join Date: Oct 2001 Casino cash: $10005060	The bottomline is Priest has to be healthy enough to play. If he continues to get injured you can't expect him to be productive enough for him to keep his #1 RB status. He didn't play half the season last year, and it looks like he could not play a good part of the rest of the season. Given this you have to give #1 status to LJ. Priest has been awesome for us, but it's time to pass the baton. You can't be injury prone in the NFL and expect to keep your #1 status forever. It's time to make LJ our #1 and Priest #2.
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ChiefsFan4Life DT: HOF Class of 2009 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fenton, MO Casino cash: $9994900	Chiefs \| Holmes Going to IR Wed, 9 Nov 2005 12:08:43 -0800 Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Kansas City Chiefs will place RB Priest Holmes (head, shoulder) on Injured Reserve.
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11-09-2005, 02:16 PM	#42
ChiefsGirl Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Addison, TX Casino cash: $10004900	810 says Priest will be put on IR as well.
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11-09-2005, 02:25 PM	#43
picasso That's a GOOD boy!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Casino cash: $10004900	I read posts on here saying that Priest still has burst. Sorry but Priest never had burst. He had burst at the point of attack shooting through the line but he can't run for distance. That was how he hurt his hip in the first place because he was chased from behind. Actuall the only time I saw him kick it in gear was against the Redskins this year. He was pumping! But honestly he wasn't moving that fast, not as fast as LJ. I say we move up McKenzie Smith. Has the same body style as Priest and he kicked arse in NFL Europe. He is a very talented and FAST RB.
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