Sperm Edwards Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 RB Priest Holmes to report to training camp Saturday 2007-07-25 15:22 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes has informed the team that he intends to report to training camp Saturday. Holmes told Chiefs president Carl Peterson on Wednesday that he wants to play for the Chiefs in 2007, team spokesman Brad Kuhbander said. Holmes is under contract with the Chiefs through 2009. "In my conversation with Priest, he was excited about playing,'' Peterson said in a news release. Peterson said the 33-year-old Holmes might be placed on the physically unable to perform list initially to gauge his conditioning and to see how he feels after noncontact drills. He has not played since Oct. 30, 2005, when he was injured by a hit by linebacker Shawne Merriman in a game at San Diego. The hit left him with head and neck trauma, diagnosed by three spinal specialists. "I have said many times that I would never count this player out like so many did after his hip surgery,'' Peterson said, referring to an injury Holmes had in 2002 that prompted the Chiefs to take Larry Johnson with their first pick in the 2003 draft. "He's a very unique human being.'' Peterson said the team would "take it slow'' to see how well Holmes was doing, "but there's no question that if Priest Holmes is close to what he was before his injury, he'll make a significant impact on the offensive side of the football,'' Peterson said. Holmes was cleared to play after being examined by the team's orthopedic doctors in Miami, Kuhbander said. The 5-foot-9, 213-pound Holmes spent 2006 on the physically unable to perform list. Since joining the Chiefs in 2001, Holmes ranks first in the NFL in averaging 97.3 yards per game and 136 yards from scrimmage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 RB Priest Holmes to report to training camp Saturday 2007-07-25 15:22 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes has informed the team that he intends to report to training camp Saturday. Holmes told Chiefs president Carl Peterson on Wednesday that he wants to play for the Chiefs in 2007, team spokesman Brad Kuhbander said. Holmes is under contract with the Chiefs through 2009. "In my conversation with Priest, he was excited about playing,'' Peterson said in a news release. Peterson said the 33-year-old Holmes might be placed on the physically unable to perform list initially to gauge his conditioning and to see how he feels after noncontact drills. He has not played since Oct. 30, 2005, when he was injured by a hit by linebacker Shawne Merriman in a game at San Diego. The hit left him with head and neck trauma, diagnosed by three spinal specialists. "I have said many times that I would never count this player out like so many did after his hip surgery,'' Peterson said, referring to an injury Holmes had in 2002 that prompted the Chiefs to take Larry Johnson with their first pick in the 2003 draft. "He's a very unique human being.'' Peterson said the team would "take it slow'' to see how well Holmes was doing, "but there's no question that if Priest Holmes is close to what he was before his injury, he'll make a significant impact on the offensive side of the football,'' Peterson said. Holmes was cleared to play after being examined by the team's orthopedic doctors in Miami, Kuhbander said. The 5-foot-9, 213-pound Holmes spent 2006 on the physically unable to perform list. Since joining the Chiefs in 2001, Holmes ranks first in the NFL in averaging 97.3 yards per game and 136 yards from scrimmage. So I guess Larry Johnson will only get 399 carries this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Larry Johnson is going to ride the bench. A starter can't lose his job due to injury!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Larry Johnson is going to ride the bench. A starter can't lose his job due to injury!!! When does Hard Knocks start? With Holmes thrown into the mix that is going to be the best show ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 When does Hard Knocks start? With Holmes thrown into the mix that is going to be the best show ever! yup LJ will find a new reason to be unhappy about his situation in KC-either it's "I'm being worked too hard" or it'll be "why ain't I getting the ball" Herm just finds more and better ways to ruin a team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 yup LJ will find a new reason to be unhappy about his situation in KC-either it's "I'm being worked too hard" or it'll be "why ain't I getting the ball" Herm just finds more and better ways to ruin a team The situation in KC is setting up as the ultimate train wreck. Broyle (sp) at QB, LJ bitching about a new contract and Holmes in the house. Throw in Herm and we have a ratings bonanza! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 The situation in KC is setting up as the ultimate train wreck. Broyle (sp) at QB, LJ bitching about a new contract and Holmes in the house. Throw in Herm and we have a ratings bonanza! not to mention the HBO Hard Knocks curse-The Ravens and The Cowboys both tanked big time after allowing them access Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Holmes is only 5 months younger than Curtis Martin. Running backs who will turn 34 during the season are generally retired. If Johnson follows through on his holdout threat, wearing out an old running back will not be a new trick for Coach Jerk Chicken. I can hear it already-"Priest Holmes is a WARRIOR!" " WHAT EVER THE EFF THAT MEANS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShow Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 ok now heres a question that we all need to know... do we go right now and add him to our fantasy teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I think it premieres on August 8th. I saw a commercial for it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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