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(Message started by: StegRock on Sep 5^th, 2007, 4:12pm)

Title: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 5^th, 2007, 4:12pm

Here's more of the "we're gonna ease LJ into action" rhetoric... ::) From "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs' Edwards: L.J. to get light workload early (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3005400&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (05.09.2007 11:37)
Larry Johnson set an NFL record in 2006 with 416 rushing attempts. In the early going of this season, the Chiefs' top running back will see a lighter workload, however.

I'll believe it when I see it,... but,... who's behind LJ, Michael Bennett, is himself a semi-proven tailback, who has a little Priest Holmes in him, so... :-/ he may just be worth a roster spot in deep leagues... [smiley=threed.gif]

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 9^th, 2007, 4:22pm

Kennison sore,... perhaps torn,... hammy... according to the news on "the Gridiron Newsstand":

"Chiefs wide receiver Kennison hurts hamstring (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80228dc4&template=without-video&confirm=true)"

It appears, according to the box score, that he never returned to the game.

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by Oakland4life on Oct 15^th, 2007, 11:57pm

Hmmmm, the [smiley=priest.gif] is still making news.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/10/15/chiefs.holmes.ap/

Chiefs RB Holmes Practices, May Play In Week 7
SI.com: (10/15/07 19:49)
Running back Priest Holmes, who hasn't played or practiced since October 2006, will begin practicing on Wednesday. Kansas City coach Herm Edwards did not rule out the possibility that he might play this week against Oakland.

I guess he's finally going to start praciticing. Maybe thats why L.J. finally got off his ass yesterday.

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 21^st, 2007, 12:39am

Yupper, O4l... Here's the absolute latest from "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs' Holmes activated for Sunday (http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/19930.html)
NFL News: RealFootball365.com (20.10.2007 20:40)
The 3-3 Kansas City Chiefs have activated running back Priest Holmes for Sunday's game in Oakland (2-3). Holmes, a former NFL MVP, suffered a severe neck injury in October 2005 as a result of a hit from San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman. The 34-year-old Holmes, a four-time Pro Bowl...

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 10^th, 2007, 6:32am

The guy having the lackluster year is OUT while the guy returning after nearly two years is back IN... [smiley=priest.gif] according to "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs' Johnson out for Sunday (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=/nfl/news/ABN4111849.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (09.11.2007 17:16)

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 12^th, 2007, 9:33pm

The future at QB commences for KC... From "The REAL Feed":

Croyle to start at QB for Chiefs (AP) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-chiefs-quarterbacks&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (12.11.2007 19:31)
Damon Huard is out and Brodie Croyle is in as starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday the strong-armed Croyle, who came in for a shaken-up Huard against Denver on Sunday, would start at Indianapolis this week as the Chiefs try to snap a two-game losing str...

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 17^th, 2007, 11:27pm

Brought to you by way of "the Gridiron Newsstand", an update on L.J. from NFL.com...

"No longer limping, Johnson says he will play again this season (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8043a698&template=with-video&confirm=true)"

I wouldn't be penciling him anytime soon, though, and I wouldn't be counting on him to help me make a push for a championship.

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by Callie on Nov 20^th, 2007, 11:43pm

OK, this stuff is worth watching. And it looks like Priest Holmes is expected to announce his retirement on Wednesday.

Here is the only OFFICIAL thing I have:
http://www.kbsd6.com/Global/story.asp?S=7390861

This is from PFT:

"PRIEST TO CALL IT QUITS

A league source tells us that Priest Holmes will announce his retirement from the NFL during a Wednesday press conference.

Adam Schefter of NFL Network, citing an unnamed source, has a similar report.

Holmes re-injured his neck on Sunday. The neck originally was injured in 2005, and he was out of football for all of the 2006 season.

The former holder of the single-season touchdown record is signed through 2009. The Chiefs presumably could attempt to recover some bonus money from Holmes, but to do so would be a bad P.R. move. "

Good journeys, Priest. I hate the Chiefs, but that is not about you.

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 21^st, 2007, 3:29pm

...And, it's official... according to "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs' Holmes retires (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=/nfl/news/ABN4113790.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (21.11.2007 14:25)

"What a run (literally and figuratively)... from Baltimore where he was underappreciated to KC where he became a superstar!!!"

Title: Re: Chiefs In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Dec 1^st, 2007, 2:19am

Huard to replace Croyle due to injury. From "The REAL Feed":

Chiefs quarterback Croyle won't play Sunday, Huard to start against Chargers (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/wires/11/30/2020.ap.fbn.chiefs.quarterbacks.1st.ld.writethru.0583/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (30.11.2007 15:58)