Priest Holmes to retire Wednesday per NFL.com - Page 3

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

**the Talking Can** · 11-20-2007, 10:53 PM

bizarre

we'll never see or hear from Priest again, no one will...

TEX · 11-20-2007, 10:54 PM

Priest doesn't belong on this team with this crappy offense anyway.
Man he was fun to watch! I'm glad he can walk away with his health.

TEX · 11-20-2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

bizarre

we'll never see or hear from Priest again, no one will...

He'll be seen at Spurs games. He loves BB and the Spurs. I saw him at a couple last year.

Zouk · 11-20-2007, 10:56 PM

Raiders running back Lamont Jordan asked the team to release him this week, and he just might get his wish.

Jordan told team officials Monday he wanted out after being benched the past two games, a source familiar with the situation said on the condition of anonymity.

If the Raiders decide to release Jordan, they won't have to look far for a replacement. They must activate rookie running back Michael Bush by 1 p.m. today or place him on the season-ending injured reserve list.

Coach Lane Kiffin said the team hasn't decided what to do with Bush, but if it wants to add him to the 53-man roster, a current player must go - and Jordan has already raised his hand for that.

....

The Chiefs could be without Larry Johnson the rest of the season. Jordan played for Herm Edwards with the Jets and remains close to the Chiefs' coach.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl.../SPOBTGA1K.DTL

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.

siberian khatru · 11-20-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Zouk

Raiders running back Lamont Jordan asked the team to release him this week, and he just might get his wish.

Jordan told team officials Monday he wanted out after being benched the past two games, a source familiar with the situation said on the condition of anonymity.

If the Raiders decide to release Jordan, they won't have to look far for a replacement. They must activate rookie running back Michael Bush by 1 p.m. today or place him on the season-ending injured reserve list.

Coach Lane Kiffin said the team hasn't decided what to do with Bush, but if it wants to add him to the 53-man roster, a current player must go - and Jordan has already raised his hand for that.

....

The Chiefs could be without Larry Johnson the rest of the season. Jordan played for Herm Edwards with the Jets and remains close to the Chiefs' coach.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl.../SPOBTGA1K.DTL

I'd love to have him -- if his back can hold up.

**Donger** · 11-20-2007, 11:00 PM

I said that he was done after that contact on Sunday. His body language was undeniable. I hope that he has the sense (left) to hang it up.

Besides, it's up to the defense now, anyway.

RJ · 11-20-2007, 11:01 PM

Priest Holmes is right at the top of my list of Chiefs players who have given me Happy Sundays. I rank him with Otis, and I can give no higher praise than that.

Thanks for the memories, Priest, I sure enjoyed watching you play.

Zouk · 11-20-2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

I'd love to have him -- if his back can hold up.

Beggars can't be choosy. Although I have a feeling LaMont is going into Marcus Allen prison for the rest of the year because Al Davis will keep him in street clothes to keep him from going to the Chiefs. Can't say I would do different if I were in his shoes.

siberian khatru · 11-20-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Zouk

Beggars can't be choosy. Although I have a feeling LaMont is going into Marcus Allen prison for the rest of the year because Al Davis will keep him in street clothes to keep him from going to the Chiefs. Can't say I would do different if I were in his shoes.

Yeah, that actually is different from Marcus and makes sense -- last month of the season, knowing your division rival is desperate for RB help ...

Megbert · 11-20-2007, 11:26 PM

Here's to you Priest

'Hamas' Jenkins · 11-20-2007, 11:33 PM

What the fuck??

Seriously...

Ultra Peanut · 11-20-2007, 11:47 PM

I'd come to terms with him being gone a long time ago, but then he comes back and it's like he never missed a day. Then this.

****.

Ugly Duck · 11-20-2007, 11:58 PM

Tough break, Chieftains. Always hate to see a career end due to injury. Even if its the career of a player that has been a nemesis.

Coach Kiffin is a bit leary of Lamont Jordan's recurring back pain, so he might be out as well.

Its a tough game.

**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.

11-20-2007, 10:19 PM
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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Zouk Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: DC Casino cash: $10004900	Raiders running back Lamont Jordan asked the team to release him this week, and he just might get his wish. Jordan told team officials Monday he wanted out after being benched the past two games, a source familiar with the situation said on the condition of anonymity. If the Raiders decide to release Jordan, they won't have to look far for a replacement. They must activate rookie running back Michael Bush by 1 p.m. today or place him on the season-ending injured reserve list. Coach Lane Kiffin said the team hasn't decided what to do with Bush, but if it wants to add him to the 53-man roster, a current player must go - and Jordan has already raised his hand for that. .... The Chiefs could be without Larry Johnson the rest of the season. Jordan played for Herm Edwards with the Jets and remains close to the Chiefs' coach. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl.../SPOBTGA1K.DTL
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Ugly Duck MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Petaluma, CA, USA Casino cash: $9955920	Tough break, Chieftains. Always hate to see a career end due to injury. Even if its the career of a player that has been a nemesis. Coach Kiffin is a bit leary of Lamont Jordan's recurring back pain, so he might be out as well. Its a tough game. __________________ “In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion.” ― Carl Sagan
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