Priest Holmes to retire Wednesday per NFL.com - Page 4

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.

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sportsman1 · 11-21-2007, 12:44 AM

I love Priest. He has to be my favorite Chief along with Tony G and DT. Will he get in the Hall of Fame though? We know how those bastards are.. does he have a prayer? If there was any player that would get me to make the voyage to Canton for the Hall of Fame inductions it would be him. I just wonder if he played long enough for them to justify his career as "HOF".

teedubya · 11-21-2007, 12:47 AM

priest is a hero. He came back, probably felt "the tingles" again, and said **** it.

I am sorry he didnt get a touchdown. he realized the team sucks ass. Smart decision.

Deberg_1990 · 11-21-2007, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sportsman1

I love Priest. He has to be my favorite Chief along with Tony G and DT. Will he get in the Hall of Fame though? We know how those bastards are.. does he have a prayer? If there was any player that would get me to make the voyage to Canton for the Hall of Fame inductions it would be him. I just wonder if he played long enough for them to justify his career as "HOF".

No, he doesnt have a prayer. If Terrel Davis cant get in, then Priest has zero shot. IMO he just didnt have enough great seasons.

Valiant · 11-21-2007, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

he looked pretty good but oh well he got his final paycheck thanks again

He deserved it, and the main reason.. Was it was his 10th year played and now can get medical from the NFL after his career for free..

Valiant · 11-21-2007, 01:48 AM

Do we get compensation if a player retires midseason?? IE a 4th round pick next year..

Please say yes...

Hootie · 11-21-2007, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

Do we get compensation if a player retires midseason?? IE a 4th round pick next year..

Please say yes...

Are you reeruned?

boogblaster · 11-21-2007, 01:53 AM

Tough luck for the Preist ... One of the best ever to suit on Sundays ....

BigRock · 11-21-2007, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

Do we get compensation if a player retires midseason?? IE a 4th round pick next year..

Please say yes...

You don't even get a draft pick if a player dies.

Valiant · 11-21-2007, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

Are you reeruned?

Are you a fat lazy worthless piece of shit?

Hootie · 11-21-2007, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valiant

Are you a fat lazy worthless piece of shit?

No, but at least I don't ask DUMB questions.

Hootie · 11-21-2007, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRock

You don't even get a draft pick if a player dies.

Thank GOD, Denver would own the draft next year

Valiant · 11-21-2007, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRock

You don't even get a draft pick if a player dies.

I knew if a player retired during the offseason there was no compensation, didn't know the rules on during the season.. I was hoping there was a way..

I am greedy and want picks for next year..

Going to miss Priest though, amazing years for us..

Valiant · 11-21-2007, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

No, but at least I don't ask DUMB questions.

You just are a dumb****, I did not know the actually answer and asked the question hoping I would get a yes..

You are a dumb**** that supported a worthless Huard all year until the truth of his shittyness was forced upon you..

Hootie · 11-21-2007, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valiant

You just are a dumb****, I did not know the actually answer and asked the question hoping I would get a yes..

You are a dumb**** that supported a worthless Huard all year until the truth of his shittyness was forced upon you..

He was SO shitty that when Croyle finally replaced him our offense was even MORE conservative!!!

blueballs · 11-21-2007, 02:03 AM

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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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