Priest Holmes could retire... - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

texan279 · 11-09-2005

Per Cold Pizza, they said he suffered a head injury last weekend and doctors discovered a problem in his spine and last Sunday may have been his last NFL game.

WWJD · 11-09-2005

Sorry to hear that.

F-minus67 · 11-09-2005

If he does retire it will be a shame, but I think they said on cold pizza if he gets hit again it could paralize him.

Bullpen Drew · 11-09-2005

That would be a shame...He is awesome

TexanBearkat · 11-09-2005

Here is what fantasyguru.com said about Holmes:

Although the team and a credible print source has yet to confirm the rumors circulating about RB Priest Holmes, indications that the current rumors are true are so strong, that they likely are true.

According to various reports, doctors have found a lump on Holmes' back that could cause paralysis if hit a certain way. These rumors continue to indicate that Holmes could announce his retirement as soon as Thursday.

aj. · 11-09-2005

As of 45 minutes ago, the team was denying the "career ending" aspect - despite numerous reports/rumors to the contrary running amok:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/footb...tm?POE=SPOISVA

**Double Barrel** · 11-09-2005

Wow, what a bummer.

I hate hearing great players having to end their careers like this. Such is the game of football.

On the bright side, at least we don't have to face him on SNF.

(if rumors turn out to be true)

Bullpen Drew · 11-09-2005

Chiefs are denying that he might retire...

ledzeppelin229 · 11-09-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double Barrel

Wow, what a bummer.

I hate hearing great players having to end their careers like this. Such is the game of football.

On the bright side, at least we don't have to face him on SNF.

(if rumors turn out to be true)

Larry Johnson has been looking pretty good...so we aren't really out of the storm just yet.

Youngstown Colt · 11-09-2005

It's supposedly a golf ball sized lump on his spine.

**Double Barrel** · 11-09-2005

ESPN News (via the Dan Patrick Show) said he's definitely out for the season. Nothing mentioned about retirement, though.

Blake · 11-09-2005

Reminds me of the episode of the simpsons where homer gets hit in the stomach by a cannon, and the doctor says that if he gets one more, it could kill him..... poor homer.

Priest will be fine, with his millions of dollars and such.

rmartin65 · 11-09-2005

Holmes is a great player. It will be a shame if he has to retire.

MarleyFan · 11-09-2005

I'm a Raider fan, and I feel bad for the guy. Reminds me of Terrell Davis having to give it up in the prime of his career.

MorKnolle · 11-10-2005

I won't mind not having to defend Priest next Sunday night but it will be a shame if he has to retire, and is a shame that he is on I-R and out for the rest of the year, not to mention it hurts a couple of my fantasy league teams.

awtysst · 11-10-2005

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Originally Posted by MorKnolle

I won't mind not having to defend Priest next Sunday night but it will be a shame if he has to retire, and is a shame that he is on I-R and out for the rest of the year, not to mention it hurts a couple of my fantasy league teams.

Not me, i picked up larry johnson three weeks ago!

MorKnolle · 11-10-2005

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Originally Posted by awtysst

Not me, i picked up larry johnson three weeks ago!

I had Johnson with Holmes on each of those teams, but he's still one less option available. Starting Holmes and Johnson together has won a couple games for me.

**texasguy346** · 11-10-2005

There was a similar incident last year with Holmes. I believe he had a hip injury that was said to be similar to the one Bo Jackson suffered to end his career. Reporters speculated then that Holmes would retire due to the injury, and they, of course, turned out to be wrong. I'm going to take a wait and see approach to this story right now. I wish Priest the best of luck in his recovery, and I hope to see him on the field come next season because he's a great talent.

11-09-2005	#1
texan279 Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rosenberg TX Age: 34 Posts: 5,561 Rep Power: 538	Priest Holmes could retire... Per Cold Pizza, they said he suffered a head injury last weekend and doctors discovered a problem in his spine and last Sunday may have been his last NFL game. __________________ Fire It Up, Let the engines roll, It's time to burn it down

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F-minus67 Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Middletown,CT Age: 26 Posts: 1,070 Rep Power: 10	If he does retire it will be a shame, but I think they said on cold pizza if he gets hit again it could paralize him. __________________ "Democracy is not for the people." - Judge Dredd

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Bullpen Drew All Pro Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin Age: 41 Posts: 737 Rep Power: 8	That would be a shame...He is awesome __________________ Our time is coming..... BTW, Try the Bullpen Drew BBQ joint! Our motto... "Nobody beats my meat!"

11-09-2005	#5
TexanBearkat Rookie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 8	Here is what fantasyguru.com said about Holmes: Although the team and a credible print source has yet to confirm the rumors circulating about RB Priest Holmes, indications that the current rumors are true are so strong, that they likely are true. According to various reports, doctors have found a lump on Holmes' back that could cause paralysis if hit a certain way. These rumors continue to indicate that Holmes could announce his retirement as soon as Thursday. __________________ GO TEXANS GO BEARKATS

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Double Barrel Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Section: Gridiron, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 27,067 Rep Power: 81571	Wow, what a bummer. I hate hearing great players having to end their careers like this. Such is the game of football. On the bright side, at least we don't have to face him on SNF. (if rumors turn out to be true) __________________ "FOOTBALL IS ONLY A DIVERSION." ~ HOUSTON TEXANS In Memoriam - 20 little angels

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WWJD Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,260 Rep Power: 374	Sorry to hear that.

11-09-2005	#6
aj. Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,769 Rep Power: 657	As of 45 minutes ago, the team was denying the "career ending" aspect - despite numerous reports/rumors to the contrary running amok: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/footb...tm?POE=SPOISVA

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Youngstown Colt All Pro Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Age: 28 Posts: 997 Rep Power: 9	It's supposedly a golf ball sized lump on his spine. __________________ "If you're flammable and have legs you are never blocking a fire exit." - Mitch

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Blake MMQB Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring Section: 551/B Posts: 9,589 Rep Power: 14926	Reminds me of the episode of the simpsons where homer gets hit in the stomach by a cannon, and the doctor says that if he gets one more, it could kill him..... poor homer. Priest will be fine, with his millions of dollars and such. __________________

11-09-2005	#13
rmartin65 I'm Score Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 7,498 Rep Power: 19221	Holmes is a great player. It will be a shame if he has to retire.

11-09-2005	#14
MarleyFan Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Mateo, California Age: 42 Posts: 271 Rep Power: 10	I'm a Raider fan, and I feel bad for the guy. Reminds me of Terrell Davis having to give it up in the prime of his career.

11-10-2005	#15
MorKnolle Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,210 Rep Power: 0	I won't mind not having to defend Priest next Sunday night but it will be a shame if he has to retire, and is a shame that he is on I-R and out for the rest of the year, not to mention it hurts a couple of my fantasy league teams.

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