Priest to practice on Wednesday

shaneo69 · 10-15-2007, 06:51 PM

Chiefs RB Holmes to begin practicing
Posted: Monday October 15, 2007

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Running back Priest Holmes, who hasn't played or practiced since October 2006, will begin practicing on Wednesday. Kansas City coach Herm Edwards did not rule out the possibility that he might play this week against Oakland.

The former Pro Bowler has been on the ineligible list and not able to practice since he unexpectedly reported to training camp in July.

Asked when Holmes, 34, might appear in a game, Edwards said, "We'll see."

The Chiefs coach said he did not know if there was a possibility the Chiefs (3-3) would activate their former team rushing champion in time for Sunday's game.

"I'd like to see him practice first. I'll be able to answer that Wednesday after practice or Thursday," Edwards said.

Holmes, who scored a then-NFL record 27 touchdowns in 2003, sustained neck and spinal injuries in a game at San Diego on Oct. 30, 2005, when he was hit by Shawne Merriman. He was placed on the physically unable to perform list and stayed there until he showed up at training camp in River Falls, Wis. According to NFL rules, he becomes eligible to practice this week.

The three-time Pro Bowler, who scored a then-NFL record 27 touchdowns in 2003, has been working out at the Chiefs facility and looks fit. After signing as a free agent in 2001, he set the Chiefs career rushing record with 5,933 yards.

His 2005 injury gave Larry Johnson his chance to start, and the disgruntled former first-round pick charged into stardom, rushing for more than 1,750 each of the past two seasons and being named to the Pro Bowl.

Edwards said he's been in almost daily contact with Holmes.

"We talk about where he's at, how he's doing, what we're thinking. We've communicated. He knows what I expect and I know where he's at right now. When I talked to him last week, he wanted to know if this (current week) was the week. I said, 'Is it?' He said, 'Yeah.' So I said, 'Let's go."'

Edwards agreed that Holmes, who played at 213 pounds, seemed fit.

"He feels very good. I haven't seen him practice, so we'll see. You've got to find a way to get him in the game. But we haven't seen him practice yet. You'll get a sense of that from how he does in practice. That's all you can go by. You get a feel for when it's time to get him in a game."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

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BigVE · 10-15-2007, 06:53 PM

CBS Sunday morning had an interview with some dude who said that KC had contacted the league and said that Priest would be activated this week, would practice and they expect him to play this season. Forgot the guys name but he is an NFL big-wig that they interview and ask technical/rules questions each week during pre game.

kcxiv · 10-15-2007, 06:55 PM

Priest!!!! Welcome back.

Vegas_Dave · 10-15-2007, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOATSE

Was actually a decent book.

I love watching Priest run and cant wait to see if he can play again.

Crashride · 10-15-2007, 07:01 PM

uh oh if he gets 20 carries doesnt hootie have to leave the planet

Mojo Rising · 10-15-2007, 07:05 PM

I hope he plays Sunday. I will be at the game and would love to see his return!

Plus, maybe he would light a fire under LJ's moping a**.

Raiderhater · 10-15-2007, 07:07 PM

I never expected to see Priest take the field again, and am still a tad skeptical that he will. However if he does I'll bust a nut his first time back in the endzone. Just once, that is all I want, is to see him cross that goal line with that pose one last time for old time's sake.

Hammock Parties · 10-15-2007, 07:08 PM

I would love nothing more than to make one last Priest highlight video. It would be incredible.

**KcMizzou** · 10-15-2007, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiderhader

I never expected to see Priest take the field again, and am still a tad skeptical that he will. However if he does I'll bust a nut his first time back in the endzone. Just once, that is all I want, is to see him cross that goal line with that pose one last time for old time's sake.

Yep, I don't see how anything bad can come of this.

Let's go, Priest!

StcChief · 10-15-2007, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crashride

uh oh if he gets 20 carries doesnt hootie have to leave the planet

I hope so.... his horrid (stop gap save Chiefs) love is getting really old.

FAX · 10-15-2007, 07:15 PM

Great news.

I hope he makes it out alive.

FAX

mikey23545 · 10-15-2007, 07:15 PM

I'll be damned.

Hydrae · 10-15-2007, 07:17 PM

Let Bennett sit on the bench inactive this week.

Simply Red · 10-15-2007, 07:24 PM

May be a bit early to say:

But um, since, you know; Roaf is gone and all.

Well, how bout a screen-pass his first play back? Only not too much arch Huard. PLEASE! Don't get him killed.

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shaneo69 Smug Weasel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bleachers at Busch Casino cash: $10004900	Priest to practice on Wednesday Chiefs RB Holmes to begin practicing Posted: Monday October 15, 2007 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Running back Priest Holmes, who hasn't played or practiced since October 2006, will begin practicing on Wednesday. Kansas City coach Herm Edwards did not rule out the possibility that he might play this week against Oakland. The former Pro Bowler has been on the ineligible list and not able to practice since he unexpectedly reported to training camp in July. Asked when Holmes, 34, might appear in a game, Edwards said, "We'll see." The Chiefs coach said he did not know if there was a possibility the Chiefs (3-3) would activate their former team rushing champion in time for Sunday's game. "I'd like to see him practice first. I'll be able to answer that Wednesday after practice or Thursday," Edwards said. Holmes, who scored a then-NFL record 27 touchdowns in 2003, sustained neck and spinal injuries in a game at San Diego on Oct. 30, 2005, when he was hit by Shawne Merriman. He was placed on the physically unable to perform list and stayed there until he showed up at training camp in River Falls, Wis. According to NFL rules, he becomes eligible to practice this week. The three-time Pro Bowler, who scored a then-NFL record 27 touchdowns in 2003, has been working out at the Chiefs facility and looks fit. After signing as a free agent in 2001, he set the Chiefs career rushing record with 5,933 yards. His 2005 injury gave Larry Johnson his chance to start, and the disgruntled former first-round pick charged into stardom, rushing for more than 1,750 each of the past two seasons and being named to the Pro Bowl. Edwards said he's been in almost daily contact with Holmes. "We talk about where he's at, how he's doing, what we're thinking. We've communicated. He knows what I expect and I know where he's at right now. When I talked to him last week, he wanted to know if this (current week) was the week. I said, 'Is it?' He said, 'Yeah.' So I said, 'Let's go."' Edwards agreed that Holmes, who played at 213 pounds, seemed fit. "He feels very good. I haven't seen him practice, so we'll see. You've got to find a way to get him in the game. But we haven't seen him practice yet. You'll get a sense of that from how he does in practice. That's all you can go by. You get a feel for when it's time to get him in a game." http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html
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