Chiefs RB Priest Holmes to retire as early as tommorow?

sblueman · Post by **sblueman** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 2:46 am

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.

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Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:51 am

Wow...I hope thats not true. Thats horrible.

REDEEMEDSKIN · Post by **REDEEMEDSKIN** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:30 am

Potential paralysis??? That would be a good reason to retire, IMO. Best wishes for a full recovery for Priest.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:39 am

Priest Holmes' Career May Be Over
November 9, 2005

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.

The 32 year old running back arrived back in town Tuesday night from Miami after undergoing some extensive testing on his spine. Doctors reportedly found a lump and should Holmes take a severe hit, he could become paralyzed. At his weekly press conference Tuesday, head coach Dick Vermeil indicated he didn't really know what was going on with Holmes.

Holmes has already undergone three knee-surgeries. He has failed to finish two of the last 3 seasons. He suffered the head injury in the San Diego game, and has now learned of this latest problem with his spine.

http://www.kmci.com/kshb/nw_local_news/ ... 65,00.html

HailSkins94 · Post by **HailSkins94** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:15 pm

Word is now that he won't retire. They have denied those rumors.

gay4pacman · Post by **gay4pacman** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:17 pm

Larry must be licking his chops!

JPM36 · Post by **JPM36** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:23 am

This means Dallas and NYG get to face a Priest-less Chiefs team.

JansenFan · Post by **JansenFan** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:37 am

THat's OK. We held him to 16 yards rushing and they still beat us. Larry gained more yards on us the the man of the cloth.

zr0hero · Post by **zr0hero** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:55 pm

Priest is one of the classiest guys in football. I hope he recovers, hes def got gas in the tank.