KnowledgeReignsSupreme
Footballguy
Yeah nothing like spending a 1st round pick on a guy you wanted to get injured so your 5th round pick would pan out.
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KnowledgeReignsSupreme
Footballguy
Everytime the Priest/LJ threads came up I always advised the same thing.If you are SO worried about Priest finishing the season and SO sure of LJ, pass on Priest and take a guy you are more confident in and take LJ in the 5th as well. Sounds like that may have worked out if LJ has the goods.
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General Tso
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Rotoworld ain't got nothing on Footballguys. This Message Board had this "exclusive" scoop on Friday. 
crimsonrebel
Footballguy
Ok Finally something to offset my taking Kevin Jones in the 2nd round.........LJ in the 7th. And the guy with Priest is in first place in my division.
tenacious_b
Footballguy
Wow, I hope this is not the case. If he was hurt bad enough to end his career he might have some serious permanent damage. That sucks. BTW, not a Priest of LJ owner.
Tom Collins
Footballguy
If this is true, I'd hate to see it. I've never owned LJ or Priest, but Priest has been a class act and I've got nothing but respect for him. For his sake, I really hope he is OK. I'd hate for him to not be able to play again, I know he wanted to play next year. 
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General Tso
Guest
Big difference this time around. Not talking about a knee injury.
jonessed
Footballguy
He's a smart man and there is no question he is nearing the end of his career. If he is honestly concerned about long-term nerve damage I doubt he will be back. This isn't about "battling", it's about putting his football career in the proper perspective. He has nothing more to prove here. I imagine he is just having fun.Edit: This is based on all the interviews I've seen of him. He talks about his Dad a lot, life outside of football, and he seems like a genuinely intelligent man. I just don't see him taking unnecesary risks.
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I do have both Edge and LJ (drafted LJ in the 7th round as a great value)Now Westbrook is a benchwarmer on my team (what a reserve)
However this could not have happened at a better time because I am afraid that the Colts will be sitting Edge the last few weeks of the season :(Check out this draft:K-EdgeK-Westbrook3-Chad Johnson4-Steve Smith5-Darrell jackson6-Tom Brady7-Larry Johnsonadd to the fact that I traded for Crumpler I have a sick lineup with LJ in the mix.
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drdgreenlove
Footballguy
traded preist and muhsin for chad last week (and kept LJ) But in all seriousness Preist is a classy and stand up guy so I hope he comes back and this is not how it ends for him
But in all seriousness Preist is a classy and stand up guy so I hope he comes back and this is not how it ends for him
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General Tso
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trggeyf
War Eagle
Footballguy
I have always been very wary of the news on this board as well as others and will remain cautious, but I'd can't believe this board produced the scoop on Holmes last week!Rotoworld ain't got nothing on Footballguys. This Message Board had this "exclusive" scoop on Friday.
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Kevin Ashcraft
Footballguy
First off, Ronnie Cruz is the #4 RB......more than likely Tony Richardson would backup LJ and KC would go to a 1 back set.Second, I consider myself a KC homer of homers and I wanna PM SYX and find out his source!Third, if Priest is "done", and given what happened yesterday, I am starting to sense as a fan that KC may end up being the story of the year. This news will make this team play even harder. I mean, we lose Priest, Trent loses his dad, Vermeil is gonna retire, the signs are there. Not to mention this would shut Leon up and he will be running angry now that its his job. I was getting tired of his schtick.Im a homer so take what I just said with a grain of salt, but I think there is some truth in that.
glock
"Don't grumble, give a whistle!"
The Padre performed for me big time the two years I had him. I took the time back then to read up on him and check out some tapes. I will remember him as one of the all time greats...GB you Padre! 
Now, I manage a deal for LJ 2 weeks ago and this week gain a starter... 
and lose TO all in the same day... 
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Now, I manage a deal for LJ 2 weeks ago and this week gain a starter... and lose TO all in the same day... :rollercoaster:harrycarey
Footballguy
Thanks for the info..I do have both Edge and LJ (drafted LJ in the 7th round as a great value)Now Westbrook is a benchwarmer on my team (what a reserve)
However this could not have happened at a better time because I am afraid that the Colts will be sitting Edge the last few weeks of the season :(
Check out this draft:
K-Edge
K-Westbrook
3-Chad Johnson
4-Steve Smith
5-Darrell jackson
6-Tom Brady
7-Larry Johnson
add to the fact that I traded for Crumpler I have a sick lineup with LJ in the mix.
It's amazing to me that some people are gloating about this because it aids their FF teams.I own Holmes and Johnson in a dynasty league - I've owned Holmes since the start of the league & grabbed Johnson in the rookie draft, sticking with him through the whole "diapers" crap & dumping Blaylock instead. Holmes getting hurt & Johnson becoming the primary RB in KC does nothing but help my team.My thoughts? I'm sad and disturbed that it might end this way for a class act like Holmes, instead of exiting on his own terms. My FF fortunes are a far distant 2nd to the possibility that he may have played his last game the week before last. And that comes from a Broncos fan, no less, also.If you can't go anymore, Padre, thanks - for your FF production, for being so fun to watch, and for being the person that you are. You are truly one of the good guys, Priest.If you're a LJ owner - I would respectfully ask that you show a modicum of class and not gloat at your good fortune.For what it's worth......
KnowledgeReignsSupreme
Footballguy
Priest was OUT of yesterday's game. If they aren't in the least bit concerned that someone is trying to trade him a player that was OUT yesterday, that's their fault.Usually I'd say it's unethical to do something like this, but I make an exception in this case.
Revo
Footballguy
Is anyone else at least a bit skeptical that only Rotoworld is reporting this? A Google search reveals no other info on Da Priest anywhere.Let's face it -- only 2 fantasy football sites are reporting this so far. Rotoworld is a good news harvester, and not a reporter. If it turns out to be true -- and it's certainly believable -- kudos to them.
I am not gloating at priest being injured as much as I am gloating that I had the foresight to grab LJ when nobody else thought it was important.I am a UT guy and I have watch Holmes since he was in college. He is a stand-up guy who has had a great career.but you act like he was paralyzed or something....even Holmes himself was considering retirement last year.
Love to Bet football
Footballguy
P-Holmes is a class act,no question about that.Kind of feel bad for the guy if in fact this is the end of his career :(
Couch Potato
Footballguy
You're kidding, right? Everybody and his dog knew it was important to handcuff these two. The only Holmes owners who didn't were the ones who saw Johnson drafted even higher than they expected. Johnson was generally going in the 5th and 6th rounds, and sometimes higher. Don't pat yourself on the back too much.
Family Matters
Footballguy
Pony-I know we haven't always been on the same page but I like your post. If this is the end then I too am thankful that Holmes was here for us. He has been a pleasure to watch play. From a fantasy perspective, 3 players have made my jaw drop at the level of performance they show week in and week out. Faulk, Holmes and more recently, LT. These 3 guys have been unreal at times. While I've never had LT on a team I have had Faulk and Holmes. From a fantasy perspective, it's been a great ride.As an NFL player, he has been incredible. In watching his career since Texas, he has overcome adversity many times. He has sufferred his share of career threatening injuries and has always battled back to be just as good as he was before the injury.
Now it may be time for him to recognize the risk is no longer worth the reward. He has money, fame and so far his health. Not many can say they have accomplished what he has. He may not have a SB ring but it wasn't due to a lack of effort.
So Padre, if this is the end then let me say thank you. You have been one hell of a RB and player in the NFL. And while you may not have won the SB you sure allowed me to and I really appreciate that.
Here's to you Padre.
There are a lot of "sharks" who laughed at people drafting LJ in the 5th rnd. They refused to accept obvious facts, and kept laughing at a backup RB being drafted so high. Waiting for an injury they all laughed.I hope Holmes is 100% healthy, has a great life after the NFL, and I hope he does some work for TV. He's a great guy.But LJ owners should be gloating. This is a game. People made game decisions to get LJ, and were laughed at. So now they get the last laugh. No one wishes bad on Holmes, but there's nothing wrong with some good natured "I told you so".
videoguy505
Footballguy
Hurts to see a man go down like that, but it's a natural reaction to view it through one's own personal perspective. I kept LJ as 1 of 3 keepers in a 12 team league, mostly because I didn't have a good RB2 and felt LJ could take over this year or next. It sucks to see it happen like this, but I have to have some connection with the way it affects my team (especially after blowing a pick on JJ Arrington).That and the "monster" team this year & last was the guy that kept Priest, Culpepper, and Terrell Owens. Now that's a team to be thankful you're not stuck with.
War Eagle
Footballguy
No one is gloating from a personal view point! It's not like we, as fantasy football participants, have any control in this venue about what happens in the real world. Nor are our views on a fantasy football board consistant with our personal views.So calm the f down and easy on the drama!
Fantasy view = yey, Priest is out just like I knew he would be which is why I drafted LJ.
Personal view = I hate to see any good NFL player's career end due to injury, but then again, I never thought that highly of Priest as a RB. He does SEEM like a decent enough guy what I have seen ON TV and heard ON ESPN. Do any of us KNOW HIM? Ummmmmm NO! He could be an ### for all you know!
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dickey moe
Fingerpicker
And a deadly blow to those who drafted Priest and didn't draft LJ.
ILUVBEER99
Footballguy
Priest isn't dead, had a nice long career, and is a multi-millionaire. No one should feel sorry for him.It's LJ's time to shine, nothing wrong with the LJ owners being excited.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
And I wouldn't say it's "good fortune", either.Everyone who drafted LJ imagined this situation...a 5th round pick that turns into a top 5 pick.
They knew the risk/reward...and they've succeeded.
bakes
I am the Beer God!
I feel your pain. The guy took him the pick before I was going to. Of course, his team is 2-7 so the point is probably moot but still...In the league in which I drafted Priest--intending to jump on LJ even as early as round 4--LJ got snaked out from under me in Round THREE.
Da Good Da Bad an Da Ugly
Footballguy
Well said. To minimize a man's pain (and possible career ending injury) by yacking about your FF fortunes is a case of misplaced priorities IMHO....I think some of you are missing an important piece of information. It is possible to feel bad and wish the best for Priest while still being happy about the fact that your fantasy team just improved greatly. It doesn't have to be one or the other. I like Priest, I hope he's okay and lives a happy, healthy life. I think the NFL needs more players like him. Aside from that, I drafted LJ early and now that risk may pay off. Why am I not allowed to be happy about that? I'm not happy that Priest is hurt. I'm happy because a player I drafted early is now paying dividends.
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Da Good Da Bad an Da Ugly
Footballguy
If you are refering to me, I'm not missing anything. Being happy you had the savy to stash a player or two and proceeding to dominate your league in the second half of the season is all part of the game.I think some of you are missing an important piece of information. It is possible to feel bad and wish the best for Priest while still being happy about the fact that your fantasy team just improved greatly. It doesn't have to be one or the other. I like Priest, I hope he's okay and lives a happy, healthy life. I think the NFL needs more players like him. Aside from that, I drafted LJ early and now that risk may pay off. Why am I not allowed to be happy about that?
IMHO it's bad taste to gloat publicly on a message board about another human beings misfortune and misery. :X There is a distinction.
AgreedIf you are refering to me, I'm not missing anything. Being happy you had the savy to stash a player or two and proceeding to dominate your league in the second half of the season is all part of the game.I think some of you are missing an important piece of information. It is possible to feel bad and wish the best for Priest while still being happy about the fact that your fantasy team just improved greatly. It doesn't have to be one or the other. I like Priest, I hope he's okay and lives a happy, healthy life. I think the NFL needs more players like him. Aside from that, I drafted LJ early and now that risk may pay off. Why am I not allowed to be happy about that?
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
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MelvinTScupper
Guest
I was laughing at the "he is pretty scared" Like some chick that works for an agent is going to pick that up in light conversation.Melvin who?
BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
11/08/05 10:20 AMTHE NEWSThe availability of Priest Holmes will be up in the air again in week 10 as Chiefs starting running back seeks a third opinion on the mild head trauma that has kept him off the field since week eight. "Personally, I think Priest will be back, but I'm not the doctor giving that opinion," head coach **** Vermeil told the Kansas City Star on Monday. "He's going to a different doctor for an exam. He flies today, he's there tomorrow and then he's back. The doctors want to be very thorough of the situation. What I believe is going to happen is that they will say he's free to play."
