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Holmes Practices..... (1 Viewer)

Can someone explain how Larry Johnson is #2 on the KC depth chart for the last 6 months, yet Blaylock is starting?
AFAIK, Larry Johnson was never #2 on the depth charts.
Not true!He has been #2 for a long time now.

RB Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson, Derrick Blaylock, Jonathan Smith, Ronnie Cruz
In fact, I used the FBG depth chart at my draft at the end of August and Larry Johnson was listed ahead of Blaylock. As he had been all preseason.And out of curiosity, what does AFAIK mean? :confused:

 
Oh relax..... What I said was mostly in funn ... thats why we play this game isn't it. Obviously there seems to be a lot of Priest owners in here who are a little bit worried about there boy and as well should be but I know all the non-Priest owners are smiling at the thought of Priest sitting for this week (and perhaps more) and leveling the FF playing field.When my guy Deuce went down with injury I was watching the game with my leaguemates at one of there houses ... when they showed the update of Deuce being carted off I was pointed at and laughed at and asked what I was gonna do ???I had no hurt feelings whatsoever and actually laughed because this is the part of the game that is fun. Taunting and laughing at your buddies.So if Priest goes down you bet I will be pointing and laughing at all Priest owners in FF. If you get hurt feelings than maybe you should take up ballett or cooking classes
It's their houses, not "there houses" and their boy, not "there boy", and it's ballet, not "ballett". Of course don't mind me, because what I said was mostly in fun, not "funn".
This is funny as hell :D
 
Can someone explain how Larry Johnson is #2 on the KC depth chart for the last 6 months, yet Blaylock is starting?
AFAIK, Larry Johnson was never #2 on the depth charts.
Not true!He has been #2 for a long time now.

RB Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson, Derrick Blaylock, Jonathan Smith, Ronnie Cruz
In fact, I used the FBG depth chart at my draft at the end of August and Larry Johnson was listed ahead of Blaylock. As he had been all preseason.And out of curiosity, what does AFAIK mean? :confused:
I thought Najeh Davenport was #2, or at least there was some speculation regarding him and a clothes hamper.
 
Can someone explain how Larry Johnson is #2 on the KC depth chart for the last 6 months, yet Blaylock is starting?
AFAIK, Larry Johnson was never #2 on the depth charts.
Not true!He has been #2 for a long time now.

RB Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson, Derrick Blaylock, Jonathan Smith, Ronnie Cruz
In fact, I used the FBG depth chart at my draft at the end of August and Larry Johnson was listed ahead of Blaylock. As he had been all preseason.And out of curiosity, what does AFAIK mean? :confused:
As Far As I Know.
 
Can someone explain how Larry Johnson is #2 on the KC depth chart for the last 6 months, yet Blaylock is starting?
AFAIK, Larry Johnson was never #2 on the depth charts.
Not true!He has been #2 for a long time now.

RB Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson, Derrick Blaylock, Jonathan Smith, Ronnie Cruz
In fact, I used the FBG depth chart at my draft at the end of August and Larry Johnson was listed ahead of Blaylock. As he had been all preseason.And out of curiosity, what does AFAIK mean? :confused:
Hi Psy,It's never been a totally clear cut deal. It's always been assumed that Blaylock was the short term replacement and Johnson was long term. If Holmes is nicked in a game, we expected Blaylock to cover. (like he did Sunday). If Holmes were to be injured and you knew he was out 6 games, I think we'd see Johnson become the main guy.

Johnson's thing has always been what Vermeil was talking about on the "diapers" he's got the talent but has to mature.

J

 
Can someone explain how Larry Johnson is #2 on the KC depth chart for the last 6 months, yet Blaylock is starting?
AFAIK, Larry Johnson was never #2 on the depth charts.
Not true!He has been #2 for a long time now.

RB Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson, Derrick Blaylock, Jonathan Smith, Ronnie Cruz
In fact, I used the FBG depth chart at my draft at the end of August and Larry Johnson was listed ahead of Blaylock. As he had been all preseason.And out of curiosity, what does AFAIK mean? :confused:
FBG's depth chart isn't the official and end all of depth charts.From the official Chiefs website:

http://www.kcchiefs.com/depth_chart/

LJ is #3

BUT, on Ourlads, LJ is #2

Then you have what people write:

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/report/KC/7709662

In light of all that darkness, it was hardly surprising to hear second-year back Larry Johnson, still unhappy about not moving ahead of Derrick Blaylock as Holmes' backup, going off on coach **** Vermeil after the coach let his mouth race ahead of his brain in suggesting that Johnson should "take your diapers off and go to work."

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2004/09/23/ch...ries_as_crutch/

In the wake of Holmes’ hip injury in 2002, the Chiefs made running back Larry Johnson a first-round pick in 2003. But he’s still a work in progress and the Chiefs will turn to Derrick Blaylock if Holmes can’t go.

Then you have what the headcoach says:

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2004/09/22/qa...h_dick_vermeil/

Q: If Priest can’t play will Derrick (Blaylock) start?

VERMEIL: “Derrick will start and Larry will play. We’re preparing Larry to play and I told Larry on the field today, ‘get your butt ready to play.’ It’s not fair in some way if Larry has to go because it’s a different kind of scheme. It’s a ‘30’ defensive scheme with four linebackers and three down linemen. It’s tough running an inexperienced player to get ready to play. Not run, but for pass protection purposes and the schemes we use in pass protection. I just asked him to put some pressure on himself.”

Looks like Blaylock at least is the #2 for this game, but that doesn't mean he will or he won't get the majority of the carries. Looks like he'll start if Priest can't go. Also, judging by Vermiel's comments, LJ isn't exprienced enough with the offense (mostly pass protection) to justify playing a lot.

 
Thanks blenderfrog & JB. Here I thought I was covering my bets picking up LJ...guess I was in the dynasty league but not in my redraft league...jbz, FBG is the end-all be-all of everything football. Well not everything, just fantasy football. :yes:

 
It's never been a totally clear cut deal. It's always been assumed that Blaylock was the short term replacement and Johnson was long term. If Holmes is nicked in a game, we expected Blaylock to cover. (like he did Sunday). If Holmes were to be injured and you knew he was out 6 games, I think we'd see Johnson become the main guy.
See Musa Smith and Chester Taylor for more details.
 
I like to always look deeper into things...Every time Priest gets interviewed, whether it's on the sidelines or in a magazine or whatever, the question about him contemplating retirement comes up.He then always talks about his Father serving over in Iraq. His response is, "I KNOW THAT PLAYING FOOTBALL AND MAKING THE HIGHLIGHTS IS THE ONLY WAY FOR MY FATHER TO SEE ME. THERE'S NOTHING THAT MEANS MORE TO ME THAN THAT RIGHT NOW, AND TO HIM RIGHT NOW."You think he's gonna rest for a couple of weeks? He brings that card up to Vermeil and the tears will probably be flowing. Holmes will do anything to get into that starting lineup. That is one of his main goals this year.

 
Thanks blenderfrog & JB. Here I thought I was covering my bets picking up LJ...guess I was in the dynasty league but not in my redraft league...jbz, FBG is the end-all be-all of everything football. Well not everything, just fantasy football. :yes:
lol, true dat :)I don't think either Blaylock or LJ will get the type of touches Priest would, but for sure it looks like Blaylock will be in on passing downs and at least starting the game. That is of course if Priest doesn't play.
 
Oops...just saw this at KFFL...we got it...the dreaded GTD!

Chiefs | Holmes Practices, Will Be Game-Time Decision for Week 3 - from www.KFFL.comFri, 24 Sep 2004 13:58:02 -0700Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Priest Holmes (ankle) practiced Friday, Sept. 24, and has a chance to play in the Sunday, Sept. 26, game against the Houston Texans. Holmes will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game.
Arugh! :wall:
 
I see Joe's in here. Hey Joe, when does the offical Friday injury report get released?
Hi Pig,It varies. Usually late Friday. But honestly, it's when the league feels like it. The new rules on reporting practicing is holding things up some.Interestingly, some teams are holding practice later than usual. Imagine that.J
 
I see Joe's in here. Hey Joe, when does the offical Friday injury report get released?
Hi Pig,It varies. Usually late Friday. But honestly, it's when the league feels like it. The new rules on reporting practicing is holding things up some.Interestingly, some teams are holding practice later than usual. Imagine that.J
Yeah, it's interesting to see those reports coming out of TENN with people actually listed as "Probable" rather than everyone listed as "Questionable".Of course they never complete a practice so there's no report on who missed.Classic! :rotflmao:
 

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