Priest Holmes to retire Wednesday per NFL.com - Page 2

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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Demonpenz · 11-20-2007, 10:37 PM

It's not all that bad of news. Get priest the hell out of here and home for thanksgiving

Deberg_1990 · 11-20-2007, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

I'm convinced that Priest's effort was legitimate. What I don't understand is that, if his neck couldn't take any more punishment than he received, why he was on the field at all. He needs a new doctor.

FAX

Yea, what a pointless waste of time for Priest and the Chiefs to be honest..

**Donger** · 11-20-2007, 10:38 PM

Wow. I wish him the best.

**007** · 11-20-2007, 10:38 PM

Boy, that Bennett trade is looking crappier every day.

Hootie · 11-20-2007, 10:39 PM

=(

Long live the Priest!

At least he got one last hoorah!

Hopefully he is just being cautious and isn't seriously hurt again.

Mecca · 11-20-2007, 10:42 PM

Stevie is to the point where he doesn't like any of us now...

**BigRedChief** · 11-20-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Props to Priest. He was a bad motha' in his day. I'm glad to see him leave on his feet and not strapped to a board.

If he tries to come back again we need to kidnap his azz and talk some sense into him.

TEX · 11-20-2007, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Boy, that Bennett trade is looking crappier every day.

I really didn't understand it to begin with even with Priest coming back. Oh well - just like most everything else this year that didn't work out.

Mr. Arrowhead · 11-20-2007, 10:47 PM

Thanks Priest for all the good memories!
as to the chiefs, if we want want to go young, we might as well go all out, let see what ya got Kolby Smith

Frankie · 11-20-2007, 10:47 PM

Happy trails Priest. I wish you could have completed your come back. I enjoyed your efforts on the field in the last couple of games. You looked like a running back who actually gave a shit about the team, unlike our injured hotshot. Your leaving is perhaps the biggest blow to Croyle's development. Hope Smith will pass block half as good as you.

Eleazar · 11-20-2007, 10:49 PM

Sad if it's true, but don't feel sorry for the guy. He spent his whole football career proving doubters wrong, and worked to become one of the best of his time, all the way up until his body just couldn't do it anymore. That's all you can ask of a football player.

The venerable Priest Holmes. They should put him on the ring of fame next year.

Chiefs Pantalones · 11-20-2007, 10:49 PM

4-12 here we come!

Simply Red · 11-20-2007, 10:50 PM

Love ya bud. Peace to my brothas 'rocked up n locked up.' No in all seriousness; you'll be missed bud!

kcxiv · 11-20-2007, 10:51 PM

Was good to see 31 out there again, but if he reinjured. Its time to give it up Priest.

Simply Red · 11-20-2007, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

4-12 here we come!

nah, seven-nine.

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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Frankie Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	Happy trails Priest. I wish you could have completed your come back. I enjoyed your efforts on the field in the last couple of games. You looked like a running back who actually gave a shit about the team, unlike our injured hotshot. Your leaving is perhaps the biggest blow to Croyle's development. Hope Smith will pass block half as good as you.
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