Chiefs spokesman: "Priest NOT retiring"

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.

**HemiEd** · 11-09-2005, 01:22 PM

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

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Chiefs Pantalones · 11-09-2005, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Why?

Happy to see him set LJ back even more? Priest goes about half a season every year, and gets hurt. He's not the same RB. He should spell LJ if we keep him. Priest would've been caught at about the 25 yardline last week. TJ can live happily...because Priest has finally lost his burst. I love what he did for the Chiefs, but he can't do anything now.

siberian khatru · 11-09-2005, 01:27 PM

Jack Harry, busted.

**HemiEd** · 11-09-2005, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Why?

Happy to see him set LJ back even more? Priest goes about half a season every year, and gets hurt. He's not the same RB. He should spell LJ if we keep him. Priest would've been caught at about the 25 yardline last week. TJ can live happily...because Priest has finally lost his burst. I love what he did for the Chiefs, but he can't do anything now.

Because we need a second running back if we are going to make legitimate run IMO. As I have stated in other threads, I agee it is time to turn over the main load to LJ, but we need a RB to spell him. We could not ask for anyone better than Holmes to do that if he is able IMO.

MOhillbilly · 11-09-2005, 01:35 PM

well thats it PH is done.

Who believes ANYTHING that comes outta the kc front office?

MOhillbilly · 11-09-2005, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Because we need a second running back if we are going to make legitimate run IMO.

why? is KC gonna line one of them up at reciever or DB?

Chiefs Pantalones · 11-09-2005, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Because we need a second running back if we are going to make legitimate run IMO. As I have stated in other threads, I agee it is time to turn over the main load to LJ, but we need a RB to spell him. We could not ask for anyone better than Holmes to do that if he is able IMO.

DV wouldn't do it, his ego wouldn't allow it. Unless Priest says, "I want LJ to start, and I spell him," there won't be no change. Priest will start when he comes back, or if he comes back.

If he's out for the year, it will be interesting to see what they do about RB.

**HemiEd** · 11-09-2005, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

DV wouldn't do it, his ego wouldn't allow it. Unless Priest says, "I want LJ to start, and I spell him," there won't be no change. Priest will start when he comes back, or if he comes back.

If he's out for the year, it will be interesting to see what they do about RB.

You make good points, but I would suggest that things have been headed that way lately. 1) Recently Priest told LJ to stay in. 2) The Health situation may dictate to Dick not to give Priest the primary load. I think DV does what he does for good reason, but should back off from it once in a while when it makes sense.

chiefs4me · 11-09-2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Why?

Happy to see him set LJ back even more? Priest goes about half a season every year, and gets hurt. He's not the same RB. He should spell LJ if we keep him. Priest would've been caught at about the 25 yardline last week. TJ can live happily...because Priest has finally lost his burst. I love what he did for the Chiefs, but he can't do anything now.

.........yea, actually I am...lost his burst, what games have you been watching......

**Dartgod** · 11-09-2005, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Why?

Happy to see him set LJ back even more? Priest goes about half a season every year, and gets hurt. He's not the same RB. He should spell LJ if we keep him. Priest would've been caught at about the 25 yardline last week. TJ can live happily...because Priest has finally lost his burst. I love what he did for the Chiefs, but he can't do anything now.

You can't be serious.

Chiefs Pantalones · 11-09-2005, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

You can't be serious.

He spends more time on IR than David Boston. That's sad.

**Dartgod** · 11-09-2005, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

He spends more time on IR than David Boston. That's sad.

Oh, so now he's on IR? Talk about exaggerating the situation. I'm not saying that Priest should be the starter, but you go from "lost his burst" to having him on IR. Did you even watch the Redskins game?

**BigRedChief** · 11-09-2005, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Dude, He only said he's not retiring, not that he's not through playing football. There could be settlement issues being worked on. Maybe Priest wants to see if it gets better in the off season, try a comeback. Who knows? But Moore is the publicity spinner for King Carl. He lacks credibility but he didn't deny anything but that priest isn't retiring. Well he's got a frigging loop hole to drive that lie through.

**HemiEd** · 11-09-2005, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Dude, He only said he's not retiring, not that he's not through playing football. There could be settlement issues being worked on. Maybe Priest wants to see if it gets better in the off season, try a comeback. Who knows? But Moore is the publicity spinner for King Carl. He lacks credibility but he didn't deny anything but that priest isn't retiring. Well he's got a frigging loop hole to drive that lie through.

Yep, I probably jumped the gun but am glad to have some good news on this. You are right, the other shoe may drop yet but I hope not.

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