Priest Holmes to retire Wednesday per NFL.com

brent102fire · 11-20-2007, 10:19 PM

Banged-up Chiefs RB Holmes expected to retire
By Adam Schefter | NFL Network

Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes is expected to retire after suffering another neck injury Sunday and meeting with doctors this week. An announcement could come as early as Wednesday.

One source familiar with the situation said Tuesday night: "He is retiring for sure. Noon press conference on Wednesday."

However, a Chiefs spokesman denied that and said that Holmes still is weighing his options.

A three-time Pro Bowler, Holmes was one of the league's top running backs from 2001-05, rushing for almost 6,000 yards and scoring a then-record 27 touchdowns in 2003. His career appeared to be over when he sustained neck and spinal injuries during a game at San Diego in October 2005 and spent the next two years completely away from the game.

But he called the Chiefs shortly before they went to training camp in July and told them he had seen himself in a dream playing football again and wanted to stage a comeback.

Holmes capped a remarkable comeback story when he was activated in Week 7 against the Oakland Raiders. Holmes made two recent starts for the Chiefs and gained 137 yards on 46 attempts in four games.

Holmes would retire as the Chiefs' all-time leading rusher with 6,070 yards. He has rushed for 8,172 yards in his 11-year career with Baltimore and Kansas City.

The Chiefs, who traded running back Michael Bennett to Tampa Bay last month and possibly lost Larry Johnson for the season with a mysterious foot injury, could turn to rookie Kolby Smith to start against the Raiders on Sunday. Smith, a fifth-round selection out of Louisville, has rushed for 19 yards on 10 attempts this season.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...o&confirm=true

Deberg_1990 · 11-20-2007, 10:22 PM

Im starting to think this whole Priest Holmes comeback thing was nothing but a shame and PR event for Carl.

Hmmmmmm

Hammock Parties · 11-20-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Im starting to think this whole Priest Holmes comeback thing was nothing but a shame and PR event for Carl.

Hmmmmmm

No. It was legit.

Bad stuff happens to good people.

**HemiEd** · 11-21-2007, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GOATSE

No. It was legit.

Bad stuff happens to good people.

I agree, the look on his face after that tackle said a lot. It is a sad day.

MichaelH · 11-21-2007, 07:42 AM

A few weeks back I said I wonder how optimistic he'll be after playing behind that offensive line and the play calling. I do believe he was trying to make a comeback but there had to be some kind of stunt involved. I'm not a professional athlete and I have the sense to know not to get behind that offensive line if I had already had a career threatening injury.

stevieray · 11-20-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Im starting to think this whole Priest Holmes comeback thing was nothing but a shame and PR event for Carl.

Hmmmmmm

I'm starting to think you're a "shame".

CoMoChief · 11-20-2007, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Im starting to think this whole Priest Holmes comeback thing was nothing but a shame and PR event for Carl.

Hmmmmmm

Priest made a lot of money. No way would anyone in their own right mind would risk their life after football if they didn't think they could really make an attempt to come back.

This wasn't a PR event by any means.

**grandllama** · 11-21-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Priest made a lot of money. No way would anyone in their own right mind would risk their life after football if they didn't think they could really make an attempt to come back.

This wasn't a PR event by any means.

As much noise as I made about it being all about the money, Priest showed a love for the game by coming back. He proved me wrong.

As I've always said, I appreciate everything he has done in the Red & Gold, and the last two games especially. He may not have been the leader I wished he would have been, but he did bust his ass for this team in uniform.

Priest, enjoy your retirement. I hope to be at the game when your name is raised into the Ring of Fame.

KCFalcon59 · 11-20-2007, 10:23 PM

It just gets worse as each day passes.

TEX · 11-20-2007, 10:28 PM

Perfect!
The lost season continues with another excuse for Herm to use.

Preist was too good for this twisted pile of $HIT the Chiefs call an offense anyway. His health is too important and he gave it his all - and then some. Man, I LOVED watching that guy run. I'd have loved to have seen him score one more time. But this is Herm's team now so an offensive TD is out of the question - especially when in the Red Zone or Gold Zone or whatever the **** the idiot calls it.

OctoberFart · 11-20-2007, 10:26 PM

KC cheaps are in deep trouble with no Diaper Boy or Holmes.

Deberg_1990 · 11-20-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AutumnWind

KC cheaps are in deep trouble with no Diaper Boy or Holmes.

News flash...we werent very good with them anyways.

Chief Faithful · 11-21-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by AutumnWind

KC cheaps are in deep trouble with no Diaper Boy or Holmes.

Just the opposite this means the Chiefs will have to open up the offense and score points like an arena league team.

Simply Red · 11-21-2007, 11:43 AM

We're so screwed. `DRAFT *clap*, *clap*, *clap* PICK!`

Katie · 11-21-2007, 11:46 AM

I don't remember Gilbert Harris??? Did he play in pre-season and if so, how did he look?

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brent102fire Perfection Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Casino cash: $10004900	Priest Holmes to retire Wednesday per NFL.com Banged-up Chiefs RB Holmes expected to retire By Adam Schefter \| NFL Network Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes is expected to retire after suffering another neck injury Sunday and meeting with doctors this week. An announcement could come as early as Wednesday. One source familiar with the situation said Tuesday night: "He is retiring for sure. Noon press conference on Wednesday." However, a Chiefs spokesman denied that and said that Holmes still is weighing his options. A three-time Pro Bowler, Holmes was one of the league's top running backs from 2001-05, rushing for almost 6,000 yards and scoring a then-record 27 touchdowns in 2003. His career appeared to be over when he sustained neck and spinal injuries during a game at San Diego in October 2005 and spent the next two years completely away from the game. But he called the Chiefs shortly before they went to training camp in July and told them he had seen himself in a dream playing football again and wanted to stage a comeback. Holmes capped a remarkable comeback story when he was activated in Week 7 against the Oakland Raiders. Holmes made two recent starts for the Chiefs and gained 137 yards on 46 attempts in four games. Holmes would retire as the Chiefs' all-time leading rusher with 6,070 yards. He has rushed for 8,172 yards in his 11-year career with Baltimore and Kansas City. The Chiefs, who traded running back Michael Bennett to Tampa Bay last month and possibly lost Larry Johnson for the season with a mysterious foot injury, could turn to rookie Kolby Smith to start against the Raiders on Sunday. Smith, a fifth-round selection out of Louisville, has rushed for 19 yards on 10 attempts this season. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...o&confirm=true
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TEX Out Gunning CP's Fandom Police Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Galveston, TX Casino cash: $-1476873	Perfect! The lost season continues with another excuse for Herm to use. Preist was too good for this twisted pile of $HIT the Chiefs call an offense anyway. His health is too important and he gave it his all - and then some. Man, I LOVED watching that guy run. I'd have loved to have seen him score one more time. But this is Herm's team now so an offensive TD is out of the question - especially when in the Red Zone or Gold Zone or whatever the **** the idiot calls it. __________________ "Do we have time to run WASP?" Last edited by TEX; 11-20-2007 at 10:35 PM..
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