Holmes doesn’t practice with Chiefs - Star

C-Mac · 08-20-2007, 06:53 AM

Holmes doesn’t practice with Chiefs
By JASON KING
The Kansas City Star

Holmes One day after announcing he was returning to the Chiefs’ practice field, Priest Holmes never even put on a helmet.

Instead, the team’s all-time leading rusher worked out alone Sunday, running short routes and sprints while his teammates squared off nearby.

Why didn’t Holmes practice?

Depends on who you ask.

Holmes said his return was delayed because Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson was out of town. He said team physician Jon Browne wanted to make sure everyone was “on the same page” before clearing the way for Holmes’ return.

Chiefs coach Herm Edwards told a different story. He said doctors gave Holmes the OK and cleared him to participate in contact drills. Edwards, though, said he had a long talk with Holmes prior to Sunday’s workout, and Holmes hinted that he wasn’t in good enough physical condition to return.

At that point, Edwards said it became a “collective decision” to leave Holmes on the physically unable to perform list.

“He’s not ready,” Edwards said. “In his mind and our mind, we just felt that … he’s not 100 percent. He’s been laid off for a long time.”

Twenty-two months, to be exact. Holmes hasn’t played — or practiced — since injuring his neck in an October 2005 game against San Diego.

Claiming he had a dream in which he envisioned himself playing football again, Holmes showed up three weeks ago at Chiefs training camp in River Falls, Wis., confident in his chances of earning a roster spot and vowing to become a leader on a team full of young faces.

Considering he’s not working out with his teammates, Holmes hasn’t had many opportunities to be a vocal presence. He also didn’t help his cause when he skipped Thursday’s preseason game against Miami to return to his native San Antonio.

Holmes said Sunday that the Chiefs gave him permission to leave.

“Everything we do here with the Chiefs is excused,” he said.

Edwards, however, said he didn’t know Holmes had left town.

“I didn’t anticipate he was going home,” Edwards said. “I thought he was coming to the game. He went home to see his family. I told him when he came back to just tell me (next time) so I know where you’re at.”

Asked Sunday if he felt like a part of the team, Holmes said: “Absolutely. The last time I checked, I’m still on the roster. So I guess that means I’m a part of the team.

“The biggest thing was the last three weeks, as far as me getting out of bed and coming to camp every day and not missing any of those days. I made all my workouts. I made all my running workouts. There was not a day missed.”

Still, to truly feel like one of the guys, Holmes will eventually have to participate in practice and games. Although there’s virtually no chance of him playing in Thursday’s preseason game against New Orleans, Edwards said Holmes is still a candidate to play against the Rams on Aug. 30 in St. Louis.

If Holmes is activated, he’ll count against the Chiefs’ roster limit, and they must make a decision by the start of the regular season whether to keep Holmes or release him.

There’s also the possibility that Holmes, if the Chiefs don’t cut him, could start the season on the physically unable to perform list. In that scenario, Holmes would have to sit out at least the first six regular-season games.

“I told him today that I’m not going to rush him,” Edwards said. “I said, ‘Take your time.’ We don’t want to be put in a situation where we take him off the PUP list and he starts practicing, but then two days from now he says he’s not ready yet. That’s OK for him, but it’s not OK for our football team.”

Kylo Ren · 08-20-2007, 07:00 AM

As the world turns..........

**Bob Dole** · 08-20-2007, 07:18 AM

Isn't the rule that he CAN'T practice with the team if he's on the PUP list?

KC-TBB · 08-20-2007, 07:19 AM

this sucks...where is LJ?

Kylo Ren · 08-20-2007, 07:24 AM

I'm a big PH fan. But, I'm really sick of this whole soap opera. He needs to put the pads on a play or go away. I was hoping that he was really trying to come back. But, it's apparent that he's just trying to scam everyone. It really disappoints me about him.

crazycoffey · 08-20-2007, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunther_Fan

I'm a big PH fan. But, I'm really sick of this whole soap opera. He needs to put the pads on a play or go away. I was hoping that he was really trying to come back. But, it's apparent that he's just trying to scam everyone. It really disappoints me about him.

I agree, I'm a fan of his too and hopeful that he can overcome the odds and make believers of the dis-believing, but damn it, time for a lot less talk and a lot more action.

Priest4Prez · 08-20-2007, 07:42 AM

Chances are that he doesn't play in a game until, at the earliest, week 6.

Sounds to me like Herm doesn't want him to put on the pads because PH is Dicks boy. Is it possible that Herm is waiting for LJ to sign? That is my best guess

**morphius** · 08-20-2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

Isn't the rule that he CAN'T practice with the team if he's on the PUP list?

Yup, you can't practice until you are off the PUP. Which also means that we would have had to cut someone to activate him. Plus I wouldn't be shocked if the Chiefs plan is to keep him on the PUP into the season and then decide then what to do with him.

Priest4Prez · 08-20-2007, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by morphius

Yup, you can't practice until you are off the PUP. Which also means that we would have had to cut someone to activate him. Plus I wouldn't be shocked if the Chiefs plan is to keep him on the PUP into the season and then decide then what to do with him.

That't what carl said on espn.

Simply Red · 08-20-2007, 07:54 AM

StcChief · 08-20-2007, 07:54 AM

22 Months of not staying in shape does that.
Nacho man better be ready for PUP. List.

Priest4Prez · 08-20-2007, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

I know....

Chief Chief · 08-20-2007, 08:02 AM

Well if it's good enough for him then CP needs to issue contracts to all of us fans and place us on the PUP list so we can continue to afford season tickets and parking fees.

Radar Chief · 08-20-2007, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by morphius

Yup, you can't practice until you are off the PUP. Which also means that we would have had to cut someone to activate him. Plus I wouldn't be shocked if the Chiefs plan is to keep him on the PUP into the season and then decide then what to do with him.

You mean Priest is playing by the rules and the Star is trying to manufacture a controversy? Nah, not possible.

Kylo Ren · 08-20-2007, 08:12 AM

Is there any way to get PH some playing time and then trade him? Does he have ANY value at all? Will some team give us a 5th, 6th, or even a 7th? I'd be OK with that.

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