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(Message started by: junkyardjake on Sep 20^th, 2004, 7:57pm)

Title: Now Holmes may be out this week too
Post by junkyardjake on Sep 20^th, 2004, 7:57pm

Holmes said to be doubtful in a very preliminary report from KC with an ankle sprain. Derrick Blaylock is noted as his probable replacement if he misses this week.

It sucks to be a runningback today, who's got the voodoo doll ?

Title: Re: Now Holmes may be out this week too
Post by Callie on Sep 20^th, 2004, 8:13pm

Here's a link:

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/9715553.htm

Edit: Whoever is playing me has the voodoo doll....

Title: Re: Now Holmes may be out this week too
Post by Callie on Sep 20^th, 2004, 10:31pm

RB Priest
"Holmes is considered doubtful-to-questionable this week with an ankle sprain. The injury is not considered a high ankle sprain, so they are just going to wait and see if he heals up this week."

Sorry, no link yet, because:

"The Chiefs really kept this one quiet and might come under scrutiny for it."

AFC West stuff.

Title: Re: Now Holmes may be out this week too
Post by Callie on Sep 22^nd, 2004, 6:51pm

As of today, from the Real Feed, Holmes questionable for Week Three:

http://www.wildbillschiefs.com/

Title: Re: Now Holmes may be out this week too
Post by KillerKingSting on Sep 22^nd, 2004, 7:34pm

Go Blaylock!!!!! And this certainly dpoesn't look good at all for JoJo having to go up against The Punisher in the Insane Gang league! :o

Title: Re: Now Holmes may be out this week too
Post by Callie on Sep 22^nd, 2004, 10:48pm

KFFL Breaking News
Chiefs' Holmes Unlikely to Play

Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 22, and is unlikely to play in Week 3 against the Houston Texans.

Title: Re: Now Holmes may be out this week too
Post by StegRock on Sep 23^rd, 2004, 7:14pm

From "the Gridiron Newsstand"... Related news items: Holmes listed officially as questionable; Kennison as well; Johnson, who could see an increased role if Holmes were out, disparaged by Vermeil... All respectively presented...

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2004/09/23/chiefs_cant_afford_to_use_injuries_as_crutch/;

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/football/nfl/kansas_city_chiefs/9724826.htm?1c;

http://examiner.net/stories/092304/chi_092304001.shtml.

Title: Re: Now Holmes may be out this week too
Post by Chumpzilla on Sep 23^rd, 2004, 11:45pm

Ok. Were Vermeil's comments to motivate Johnson or is he in the "dog house? [smiley=idontknow.gif]"

If you had to pick between Johnson or Blaylock... especially for Week #3, who do you grab?

Title: Re: Now Holmes may be out this week too
Post by Callie on Sep 24^th, 2004, 12:05am

Coach-speak today:

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2004/09/23/qa_with_dick_vermeil/

If I had to start one of them, I'd start Blaylock. But in the AFC West they play it close to the vest. They keep it quiet for a reason. When do you have to submit your lineup?

Title: Re: Now Holmes may be out this week too
Post by Chumpzilla on Sep 24^th, 2004, 9:07am

My add drop deadline for two leagues is noon today. So my first decision is whether I pick up Blaylock or Johnson at all. Then I have until Sunday, 5 minutes before gametime, to decide whether to start one of them. [smiley=stars.gif]

Title: Re: Now Holmes may be out this week too
Post by FourTwoOh on Sep 24^th, 2004, 4:34pm

All I can add at this point is that Sirius NFL radio is reporting that Priest practised today. More details to follow when/if available.

Title: Re: Now Holmes may be out this week too
Post by StegRock on Sep 24^th, 2004, 5:04pm

Regarding Vermeil's disparaging comments about RB Larry Johnson, from "The REAL Feed":

Vermeil apologizes for remark about Johnson
ESPN: NFL (24.09.2004 12:31)
Vermeil: Chiefs set to play without HolmesKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil apologized for his belittling remark about running back Larry Johnson. Vermeil had said it was time for Johnson "to take the diaper off and go play" if he's needed to fill in Sunday against Houston. The commen...

Title: Re: Now Holmes may be out this week too
Post by Callie on Sep 24^th, 2004, 5:11pm

No link available, but an interesting blurb from Fantasy Guru:

Holmes practicing Friday - We called our Chief guy who was literally watching Priest Holmes from 10 feet away practicing today as we spoke and doing some things that surprised him. So right now, our guy says it looks pretty good for Holmes - 9/24 @ 1:45pm ET

Title: Re: Now Holmes may be out this week too
Post by Chumpzilla on Sep 24^th, 2004, 6:52pm

[smiley=Imwithstupid.gif] (I've been waiting to use that one. Sorry Callie!) [smiley=hellyeafunny.gif]

I heard the same thing. FBG reported "Our sources in Kansas City report that in today's practice, Holmes looked surprisingly good. He was able to participate in about 3/4 of the work. Coach Dick Vermeil appeared extremely pleased with his progress."

For what it's worth!