SteveRobWhatever Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Source: NBC Affiliate in KC [ Full Article ] At 10 PM Central NBC News led off with a story about news on RB Priest Holmes. Jack Harry, Sports Director for that station reported that he spoke with two higher sources within the Chiefs organization and they have said that Priest Holmes indeed may retire as early as tomorrow. In Florida today, Holmes was getting a 3rd opinion on the hit he took from SD DE Shawn Merriman two weeks ago. Apparently what has been found is a lump on or within Priest's spine and if he were to take one more big hit, he could face paralysis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I have Larry Johnson in one of my fantasy leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method man Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I was hoping that Priest could play a few more seasons, just to get himself into the Hall of Fame, but this is for the better. His health is more important than football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I have Larry Johnson in one of my fantasy leagues. Your concern is underwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I have Larry Johnson in one of my fantasy leagues. Here's a guy in his prime and about to lose his livelihood and this is what you come up with? Nice. I feel terrible for the guy. The only good thing is that they caught it before he was seriously hurt on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autographcollector Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I have Larry Johnson in one of my fantasy leagues. Just like an iggles fan... :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 wow, I didnt realize it was that serious, I thought he was going to return within 2 weeks. Sucks for him, I hope he makes the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnFoRcEr_uPu Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I honestly believe it would be a good time. Holmes has more than made a name for himself in NFL history, and it is not more obvious than ever that Johnson can take the reigns as the lead RB for Kansas City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambit187 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I have Larry Johnson in one of my fantasy leagues. Dude I cannot believe you are about to turn 30..... :doh: I can tell you probally never play any sport with physical contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper02145 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I think Holmes is one of the classier guys in the NFL. I believe he will have a nice career in TV after he gets everything in order. He is only 32 so now he can take care of himself and his family. Good luck Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizSkins Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Priest Holmes' Career May Be Over Insiders at Arrowhead Stadium tell NBC Action News Sports Director Jack Harry that Priest Holmes, very possibly, has played his final game in a Chiefs uniform. One highly placed source tells Harry, Holmes could announce his retirement as soon as Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNut73 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Holy crap.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I heard the same thing yesterday. Spinal Cord injuries and the wrong side of 30 = retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 That's unfortunate. Priest was a touchdown scoring machine in his heyday, and will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinzRool Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 That's too bad. Couldn't he have waited until after the Chiefs played the Cowboys and Giants? :jk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyRules Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 That's too bad. Couldn't he have waited until after the Chiefs played the Cowboys and Giants?Larry Johnson, his replacement, is a beast. :jk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgjk9 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 even though he killed us big time..i liked priest. i dont want to see him retire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins1972 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Didnt Sean Marriman put that hit on him? LJ is more capable of doing the damage to the pukes and the gsacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Your concern is underwhelming. Well, on some level it's good because Priest is doing the right thing by retiring if he's risking his health. It's not like the guy can't walk or something, he'll be fine if he walks away now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 :thud: Wow, that comes as a shock. I hope he does whatever is needed to maintain his health. Maybe the lump will go away with time? I wish him all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Man that would suck to see him go. He's such a great player. But I guess those injuries start to take their toll after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feeshta Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I'll miss Priest if he does retire. There is no one in this game that was as good at running patient as Priest. He simply knew how to work a blocker in the open field like nobody's business. Maybe we could hire him as a consultant to teach our backs a thing or two about running patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailYeah Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Really too bad. Seems like a good guy and still had several more years of football in him. I pray that if it is serious he does retire though and not try to pull a Bruschi. He's still got his whole life ahead of him. It sucks to retire early but sometimes you just have to do whats best for your body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionickoolaid Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 man hes on my fantasy team what am i gonna do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnFoRcEr_uPu Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 It wouldn't suprise me if they kept Holmes around at the very least to help Anderson along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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