Shotgun Messiahs Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I'm a little behind. Did he officially retire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I'm a little behind. Did he officially retire? I don't think he did officially yet, but his return to the gridiron is doubtful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I'm a little behind. Did he officially retire? Not "officially" in that there's been no announcement or press conference. His doctors, however, have pretty much done the retiring for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Not "officially" in that there's been no announcement or press conference. His doctors, however, have pretty much done the retiring for him. Edwards is going young too. Last I heard on this- May 6, 2007, 07:42 Chiefs :: RB Door Left Open For RB P.Holmes Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express - Discussions have ensued between Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes and Chiefs general manager Carl Peterson concerning what the future may hold and the direction they may or may not decide to go. Holmes, under contract through the 2009 season, said he is not feeling any pressure from the club as to his decision. The Chiefs have told him that "The key is underneath the mat" if he wishes to return. Holmes said he plans to meet with team physicians soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Edwards is going young too. Last I heard on this- May 6, 2007, 07:42 Chiefs :: RB Door Left Open For RB P.Holmes Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express - Discussions have ensued between Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes and Chiefs general manager Carl Peterson concerning what the future may hold and the direction they may or may not decide to go. Holmes, under contract through the 2009 season, said he is not feeling any pressure from the club as to his decision. The Chiefs have told him that "The key is underneath the mat" if he wishes to return. Holmes said he plans to meet with team physicians soon. He's hanging out collecting paychecks and has no intention to return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Talker Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 He's hanging out collecting paychecks and has no intention to return. Er, maybe not. There was a report ("breaking story" they called it) Tuesday night on 610 Sports, one of KC's sports talk radio stations, that Priest Holmes is undergoing medical evaluations, and that if he passes one final test on Wednesday the 25th, he will be officially cleared to begin practicing with the Chiefs. Rhonda Moss, the local reporter who broke this story, claims that the Chiefs are planning to use Holmes as a "3rd down back" this season--assuming of course he passes the final medical exam and is cleared to practice. Obviously, this could be huge news, especially with the reports about LJ holding out. Holmes' presence at the Chiefs camp would at the least hurt LJ's leverage, one would think. Whether Priest can be anything close to the RB he was two years ago remains to be seen, but who knows? Of course if he fails the test, all of this will be quickly forgotten. I'll keep following this and will try to report back if/when anything new is reported in the local media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiderSteve Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Shocked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Talker Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 It's confirmed--they're saying right now on 610 Sports that Priest has been cleared to play. http://www.610sports.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Wow...my new top 5... 1. LT 2. Priest Holmes 2. Gore 4. LJ 5. Jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Man...that is interesting. Holmes (if healthy) could vulture TDs from LJ if used sparingly. I bet LJ is just THRILLED about that happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 (edited) Chalk me up as skeptical. Last season, and even during this off season, it is reported that Priest was one hit away from paralysis. Now, with LJ threateining to sit out and the Chiefs making it clear (with their ridiculous demands) that he will not be traded, all of a sudden Priest is healthy enough to play? I am not a conspiracy theorist but sorry...I am not buying this at all. Edited July 25, 2007 by The Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Chalk me up as skeptical. Last season, and even during this off season, it is reported that Priest is one hit away from paralysis. Now, with LJ threateining to sit out and the Chiefs making it clear (with their ridiculous demands) that he will not be traded, all of a sudden Priest is healthy enough to play? I am not a conspiracy theorist but sorry...I am not buying this at all. Me 3. Last year CuMar was said to "almost be healthy". Now he is retiring. Ill pass.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Ye olde schmokescreen, perhaps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 :scratcheshead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 If LJ doesn't put the diapers back on, he may make a mess on the floor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Rhonda Moss has done this in the past. She always throws sh.it at the wall, and most times it doesn't stick. The only reason Priest has not officially retired is that he would most likely have to pay back a portion of his signing bonus. And Priest is all about his money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 The only reason Priest has not officially retired is that he would most likely have to pay back a portion of his signing bonus. And Priest is all about his money. Ding ding ding Exactly what I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Talker Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 My apologies! I misunderstood what was reported this morning. Priest is still supposed to get one final medical exam today, and then we'll know if he can practice. They're definitely making it sound like this is going to happen. Not sure if that's based on inside info, or if they're just jumping the gun. Of course there is also the possibility that Priest will simply retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Gore rules! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Talker Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Now Adam Schefter is saying it appears to be a done deal. http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10268502 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Now Adam Schefter is saying it appears to be a done deal. http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10268502 This is fascinating. Holmes is making sure he gets all his money. The Chiefs don't want to pay him, but having him around allows the Chiefs a supposed prybar for negotiatoins with Johnson. Its a big 3 way "who blinks first" shaping up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 This can't end well for anyone involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Talker Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Now 610 Sports is saying Priest has been cleared to play and will definitely report to training camp. Priest has informed Carl Peterson that he will begin practicing with the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Now 610 Sports is saying Priest has been cleared to play and will definitely report to training camp. Priest has informed Carl Peterson that he will begin practicing with the team. They jusr reported it on Sirius also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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