The RB NO ONE Wanted Who Dominated the League | Deep Dive: Priest Holmes

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[@Frosty_tha_Snowman]

I have always idolized Priest Holmes more than any other player. I chose number 31 in little league football just because of that. The fact he was only 5'8 made me feel like I could go pro too if I wanted. When I was only 5 years old, I would pretend to be him playing football in the living room with my dad. He really has been a huge part of my life, and he still motivates me to this day. He's a legend in my eyes.

[@lyndsaynorth9917]

Priest Holmes was my favorite football player and I met him when I was 10, after he had already been hurt. He was so so nice. I still remember how kind he was to me to this day. Just a genuine, talented dude

[@janboblarry]

I got lucky and found a Holmes Ravens Jersey i picked up off Ebay a week ago.. super happy for that. He was amazing

[@dazdavis7896]

Barry Sanders was 5’8 200-205 lbs and was the greatest running back to ever take a handoff. 14 consecutive 100 yard games (all-time record), 2,000 yard club and MVP in 97. Offensive player of the year in 94 & 97. Led the NFL in rushing 4 or 5 separate times; he did it all. Also had the record for most AND most consecutive 1,500 yard seasons. And averaged 5 yards a carry his entire CAREER. He was unreal. If he didn’t retire at age 30 he’d be the only back in history with 20,000 yards. Emmitt Smith said himself he was “happy & relieved” when Sanders retired because he knew he’d never have the record if he kept playin. That’s sayin something.

[@Frosty_tha_Snowman]

@dazdavis7896 I know, but I grew up watching Priest Holmes because the Chiefs are our family and states team..

[@itzelllozano7702]

He is my father in law and this comment just warmed my heart so much ❤

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

Credit to that OL. One of the literal greatest ever assembled. Roaf, Shields, Waters.... God DAMN.

[@wilrob53]

Not saying Priest wasn't a beast but I don't think he would've had that type of success without that OL. A lot of credit to them.

[@victorhardin2186]

Wiegmann and Tait too

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

@@victorhardin2186 Casey and John. Hell yes.

[@jayman2311]

Plus Tony Richardson. He was one hell of a blocker too.

[@devinwayne89]

Arguably one of the greatest offensive lines ever put on a field.

[@STEP_BACK_3]

What made Holmes so great was his ability to find the rushing lanes. He didn't try to use his speed like LT did or power like Bettis would. Instead he used his ability to read defenses and his unrivaled ability to get though rushing lanes. To run the way he did took perfect timimg and patience

[@Wedge53]

I remember what a great man Priest was. Once after a tiring practice Priest took the time to address a line of hundreds of kids, each personally. My son was one of those kids. Baltimore loves Priest Holmes.

[@Ryjxz]

@@juanknight2138 what does that have to do with this comment

[@juanknight2138]

@@Ryjxz I honestly don’t fucking know why I wrote that 😂 it has nothing to do with ur comment

[@colehollander7741]

His vision was probably his greatest strength (and that’s saying something). If you’re a running back, I recommend you watch this guy. You can be the biggest and fastest, but if you don’t have the vision at the running back position, none of that will matter.

[@jackmiller-johnston8689]

John Riggins was asked what a running back's most important assist is and he said, "his eyes".

[@DaDualityofMan]

"You can be the biggest and fastest, but if you don’t have the vision at the running back position, none of that will matter." *Obligatory Trent Richardson meme*

[@spencertherren6806]

Truth.

[@dionshaewishum4179]

Agreed. I loved Priest Holmes and he was very good.

[@jonlavezza2364]

So the Bizarro world Trent Richardson?

[@CaptainTunnel]

When they name dropped Priest during the SB win, I teared up. That dude deserved a ring. Favorite Chief of all time, made the '00s fun for us.

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

Many forgotten greats from that era. Donnie Edwards comes to mind.

[@jrsmith__]

He has a ring smart ass, he won with the 2000 Ravens

[@tyreepowell8367]

@@jrsmith__ Happy New Year To You & Your Family Mr Smith

[@faveology]

Him and Hall were so fun

[@CSDonohue11]

@@jrsmith__ Take it easy, weirdo.

[@PhilP8980]

One of the most underrated, forgotten players. Not fair. He shined so bright but for such a short time. Amazing player to watch for that short time.

[@ChiefConcerns]

Crazy story Priest told us last week about why he ended up leaving Baltimore, listen here: How Priest Holmes Became A Chief - Former Ravens HC Brian Billick Did Not Think He Was Big Enough kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXe8f5megtOgnLs

[@edledskal9147]

I went to the same high school as Priest Holmes and my mom was his co- financial advisory at USAA bank. I had the opportunity to meet him when I was 13 at USAA headquarters and remember being nervous but he couldn't have been nicer and I will always remember that experience.

[@physiquesofgreatness69]

I had the same experience why u out here capping 😒

[@brendagray3374]

@@physiquesofgreatness69 y'all act like people can't meet or know famous people 🤔

[@IslamOriginal14]

Me too. At Usaa bank

[@sports3117]

The Priest was a forgotten beast that no one down to this day is talking about

[@AmirKhan-yv8jm]

Imagine if he played on the Patrick Mahomes led offense!

[@earnestpeeplesjr8948]

TRU Texas Longhorns Fans, remember.

[@mike04574]

cuz only 3 years

[@gamesforfun3680]

Oh I ain't forgot

[@thecensoredmuscle563]

Which I think is crazy, how do you forget a name like that, with a guy who was putting up one of the greatest running back seasons of all time multiple times.

[@trentenrobinson1091]

Priest is my favorite player of all-time, but can we just acknowledge that block thrown by Trent Green?? 😲😲

[@jonlavezza2364]

Trent was built different

[@ryanstatt9910]

Crazy block and of course against my Bills haha

[@Msflamingo-wl4qo]

Ikr! That was great!😀

[@randyrawdingii5135]

Won't see any QB do that nowadays. Real tough football right there.

[@ryanstatt9910]

@@randyrawdingii5135 nope you're right about that

[@guittadabe5214]

Dick Vermeil is one amazing coach, a coach a person would give his all to make proud!

[@MrBlack-wt5er]

He truly is! He really knows how to pick players and literally revolutionized the game! Who would have ever thought of picking up a guy for special teams to score touchdowns? I thought it would all be luck...

[@timothymorgan2150]

Especially helping Phillips

[@tombowers6713]

I met Priest Holmes at an arena football game just after his record breaking season. As a kid aspiring to play football I asked him if he had any advice for me. He said, "You need to treat football as a year round sports not a seasonal one, not 6 months, not 9 months, but 12 months". Absolutely amazing how much he wanted to succeed. And he did.

[@charlesleeray6810]

Priest Holmes Trent green Eddie Kennison Tony Gonzalez Dante Hall Chiefs team was fun to watch

[@bighuncho5210]

Yeh but we barely was making the wild card all those years

[@paullilko41]

Was a hella lot a fun to use on the old Madden and NFL 2K games too, too bad their defense sucked or they coulda been a serious threat

[@johnplaster4536]

that was the team that made me a true Chiefs fan to begin with. They wouldn't reach that level of talent until Alex Smith and Reid came into the picture

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

Don’t forget the oline

[@victorhardin2186]

We had a shit d though

[@Riles3152]

That 3 year period (01-03) Priest Holmes was arguably the best RB in the league and one of the most valuable players overall. It just goes to show that all certain players need is the right opportunity and a coach that believes in what they can do within there system.

[@WhathehadasSole]

He was a little faster version of Emmitt Smith. To me at that time, he was the best RB, just as a RB. Though he could catch, Marshall Faulk was more gifted in that. If injuries didn't kill his career, he'd be a HOF for sure

[@jessemac3067]

Priest was such a beast, I agree he was arguably the best during that period. We were spoiled back then overall though with the talent at RB basically league wide. Not like that anymore. KC seemed to be smart grabbing great RBS who are overlooked on rosters, and QBs! Look back in the Montana time, they went and got Allen from the Raiders where he was really misused all his career. Chiefs always have been wise picking talent

[@mylesreed2934]

@@jessemac3067 Agree. Derrick Thomas, TonyG, too many to name. Great organization.

[@gi-ant864]

@@jessemac3067 No argument there my friend. You're right that he was the best during that run of his!

[@quietrebelstrength1399]

Facts!!!

[@CMD1999]

Went to church with him in High School. GLPT. Went to UT with him and he never got his due but he always worked his tail off. Watched him get overlooked by undeserving others in College and the Pros. Hate the world never saw how good my man was on and off the field. Priest, if you ever see this message know that we love you. Your next stop should be coaching at an HBCU!

[@bobbyg9662]

He went to Marshall HS San Antonio perennial football 🏈 loser, both my daughters graduated

[@bobbyg9662]

Marshall made it to State Final with Odessa Permian, lost 28-14! Became a Longhorn but was overshadowed by Heisman winner Ricky Williams. Great kid

[@mockingslur6945]

@@bobbyg9662 there was another really good RB at that time. It’s crazy how much talent they had in the back field.

[@vanillagorilla6091]

Why was he overlooked by colleges? I wonder the same thing about LT & Khalil Mack

[@kcwalters3047]

I love watching priest Holmes because he follows his blocks so well and is so patient. On top of that he is so explosive, capable of out running most players and run through the ones he can’t run past.

[@Sbcmlg28247]

Tony Richardson was his lead blocker. One of the best fullbacks of all time.

[@zulufader9313]

Facts

[@josiahwilliams1441]

Big facts

[@kennethsmith9330]

Yep, sucked we got rid of him over miniscule money...Carl Peterson good riddance.

[@OneManParade]

Yes! An unsung hero.

[@jtothewood]

I met Tony at Walmart in KC back in 2002. Still have the picture I took with him.

[@shawnchristianson324]

As a huge Chiefs fan he was an absolute monster for us. Great memories

[@r.williamcomm7693]

Agree. Priest the Beast was incredible after leaving the Ravens.

[@AmirKhan-yv8jm]

Imagine if he got to play in the Patrick Mahomes led offense!

[@aaronluzanilla9969]

I remember him because of my team the raiders

[@dspsblyuth]

It would have been so much better if the defense could have stepped up once in a while

[@ChiefConcerns]

we had Priest Holmes on our show last week! He tells some good stories on there! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ml7PlqV3j6qad6M

[@kaalen24]

His reverse moonwalk's into the end zone were always beautiful. He did that several times. I loved watching this guy. He always reminded me of Barry or Emmett with his running style. But he was physical as well. Incredible athlete.

[@robmazey1698]

Most people forget he scored the only two rushing touchdowns against the vaunted Nebraska blackshirt defense in the first big 12 championship game. He was a stallion

[@eugenedenbrook322]

I remember that game. Probably the second biggest upset in Nebraska history.

[@mylesreed2934]

HOOK 'EM!

[@only1adonis]

Longhorn here. They indirectly referenced that in this video via highlights. Priest, not Ricky, shined for us. Great game

[@belle6631]

I feel like Barry Sanders was criminally missed when discussing ‘peaks’ - his entire career was one massive peak.

[@sweetjonesjrjr2593]

My dawg

[@brianseburg949]

Exactly. The fuck 👀🤣 what about Sir Walter?

[@curtismontgomery9560]

I also agree I teared up when he retired and also knew why and I always say detroit is a legend killer and walter and jim brown are close second and for my true hate f.... Emmitt f..... smith.

[@andrewseburg4095]

@@brianseburg949 o.O

[@TheSolution4Kickz]

Mr Sanders averaged 1,500 yds for his career. NO ONE HAS DONE THAT, YET! We might ve waiting for awhile for that consistency even with a 17 game season. *on a team that was awful*

[@Grievous_]

This was such an amazing and inspirational story. Priest Holmes NEEDS to be in the Hall of Fame

[@juanurbina3697]

He definitely deserves it. He'll eventually get in.

[@unkledoda420]

He had 3½ great seasons, that's it. Sorry but that ain't HOF caliber.

[@tyreepowell8367]

Happy New Year To You Warriors3011

[@MrBestinhalo]

@@unkledoda420 tell that to Terrell davis..

[@xeevang1023]

@@unkledoda420 they better remove Terrell Davis from the HoF then.

[@Tropicool]

As a kid, I wore a black Priest Holmes jersey I got from a GoodWill, and loved that thing. Also found a Randy Moss Vikings jersey. I idolized their talents and tried to replicate them in the neighborhood field (when tackle football in the rain/mud/snow was still a thing). So many good memories.

[@Balmighty7]

Damn kids really don’t go outside and play ???

[@mikemiketrill]

This brought so much joy to me. Priest was my favorite player during this time. I always felt he never got his just due, like HOW IS HE NOT IN THE HOF!?!?!? This dude was ridiculously good! Great even! Forever my greatest running back that gave his all when it seemed he had nothing left.

[@quamainhadnot7979]

Truly Priest Holmes is a Hall of Famer. What he did in his time with the Chiefs was Phenomenal. He overcame a lot coming back from those injuries. A true Warrior.

[@Matt-cr4vv]

I love Priest. As a young Chiefs fan he was my very first favorite player. But he just didn't have enough health or great seasons to be in the Hall unfortunately. Same deal will happen with Jamaal Charles. When he was healthy he was better than anybody in the league he just wasn't healthy enough to build the resume the Hall wants.

[@mike04574]

too short of a prime

[@yellawood22]

@@Matt-cr4vv not a good enough explanation for me. Realistically what he did in a short time is Hall of Fame alone. No one else has done that from where he worked from.

[@ariefraiser140]

@@Matt-cr4vv Priest had a short career but so did Hall of fame running backs Gale Sayers, Terrell Davis, Earl Campbell, Leroy Kelly, Floyd Little and likely more I forgot. Not only that but statistically Holmes tops most of them. Holmes has a more compelling case for making the hall of fame then you would think.

[@cap532]

@@mike04574 Terrell Davis had one short ass prime

[@TsunamiJMG]

This was an amazing video. Priest Holmes was and is an underrated goat.

[@ChiefConcerns]

we had Priest Holmes on our show last week! He tells some good stories on there! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ml7PlqV3j6qad6M

[@Boomhower89]

Priest was a beast in college who didn’t get used as much as he should’ve. He had strength,speed, quickness, and heart.

[@ChiefConcerns]

Crazy story Priest told us last week about why he ended up leaving Baltimore, listen here: How Priest Holmes Became A Chief - Former Ravens HC Brian Billick Did Not Think He Was Big Enough kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXe8f5megtOgnLs

[@foreverendeavor7383]

You’re right Holmes belongs in the hall, and I believe Vermeel belongs too. Watching Priest play was magical I’m a Giants fan (I know) but Holmes was something special to witness.

[@roljamas]

Priest is one of my favorite players of all time, and made those Chiefs teams so fun to watch in the early 2000s. The Texas Longhorns had Priest and Ricky Williams in the same backfield in the 90s 👀

[@ChiefConcerns]

we had Priest Holmes on our show last week! He tells some good stories on there! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ml7PlqV3j6qad6M

[@dannycarey5244]

Priest was something else. Flying through the air at the goalline. My favorite player after the late great Derrick Thomas.

[@ajsmodernandretrogames8523]

I've done the math, and had DT not died, he plays for probably like 3 more seasons (he had already played for a decade before his death) he averaged 12.5 sacks per season. So using that, he probably would've ended up with around 165 sacks, which would've put him 3rd all-time. I think at minimum he would've been 5th all-time.

[@travisennis6998]

He should be in the Hall. There is no question great player and a great teammate. One of the greatest to ever play the position. He didn't play as long as Emmitt did but he had to overcome alot of injuries and obstacles. Just a solid player.

[@sammykhalil18]

So weird only about a year ago I was reminiscing on how good Holmes was and tried to find a good documentary or even a good highlight compilation and I couldn’t find anything that did him justice it was like he was forgotten or was never that good now this just popped up in my feeds and it’s very cool to watch thank you for not letting his greatness be ignored yes Holmes had one of the best stretches I’ve ever seen exactly how I would describe his greatness he was unstoppable with the Chiefs at one point when he was healthy

[@ChiefConcerns]

Chief Concerns - Ep. 62: KC Chiefs Legend Priest Holmes Joins The Show For A Wild Card Preview kzbin.info/www/bejne/ml7PlqV3j6qad6M

[@slanderman3296]

Still waiting for Fred Taylor. I don't even like the jags, but I respected Taylor's game.

[@inttruders]

My buddies and I started up a keeper fantasy league in 2001. I picked Ladanian Tomlinson with the last pick in the first round and Priest Holmes with my 7th round pick. Needless to say I did pretty well in that league and didn't need to worry about drafting running backs for a few years.

[@chiefkelce5017]

Didn't know they had franchise/keeper leagues in 2001 !

[@TrevorHamberger]

@@chiefkelce5017 they had am in 1981

[@footballtime5474]

I'm really shocked Dick Vermeil isnt in the HOF... i thought for sure he was

[@moeseck7792]

He should be in. He definitely deserves it...

[@x_XBurner361]

Class of 2022 🙌🏾

[@toboggan...mantistoboggan5848]

That line had to be one of the best offensive line units ever in the history of the NFL. Roaf, Waters, Weigman, Shields and Tait.

[@markfroman738]

And zero playoff wins. Crazy isn’t it?

[@toboggan...mantistoboggan5848]

@@markfroman738 because they had one of the worst defensive units off all time. Talk about the planets not aligning. Jeez.

[@markfroman738]

@@toboggan...mantistoboggan5848 yes I remember. Been a fan for a while. But it’s crazy they couldn’t win ONE playoff game with all that offensive talent.

[@jeretthopfinger5781]

As a raiders fan Priest Holmes was an amazing running back. He was so patient he waited for the holes to open up. He would then just slip through great player 👏

[@MrL1983]

I hated seeing him tear up the Broncos in the 2000s, but this shows a side I never saw. I have a newfound appreciation for him now.

[@bbryant9455]

I'm not a Chiefs fan but I remember that 03 season like yesterday. Priest Holmes was a monster and Dante Hall was lights out when it was time to return one.

[@randyrawdingii5135]

I remember always drafting Hall in Madden franchise mode. That 99 speed LOL 😂

[@bbryant9455]

@@randyrawdingii5135 lol yeahhhhhhh bruh see you know what's up 🤣🤣he was the x factor fr 🤣

[@bbryant9455]

That was when franchise mode was still so involved. I liked the old owner mode too constantly trying to move the team to another city 🤣

[@randyrawdingii5135]

@@bbryant9455 Yesss! Good times haha. Moving to another city tho ugh LOL... Used to re-sim the end of year or whatever until things would work out, coaches and players would stop retiring, etc🤣🤣 I don't play video games now but boy are those some great memories. Trying to get the first pick to draft Asomugha as my CB1 LOL.

[@bbryant9455]

@@randyrawdingii5135 🤣🤣🤣🤣 shiiiit you ain't lyin. My first one was Madden 04 with the falcons. My thought was Michael Vick by himself could lead me to everything gold was wrong 🤣 lol wasn't a top notch roster like I planned

[@rocketmanVA703]

I met Priest at Ravens training camp in either 99 or 00. He was the last one in from the field, taking time to talk and sign autographs for every fan waiting until he was finally asked to come in by a staff member, amidst a summer rain shower that turned into a downpour. Priest was one of those rare players who would make eye contact with each and every person and actually ask how you were doing. A true gentleman.

[@Gungho73]

Urlacher in his prime was a beast. I'm glad the storyline of this video really showed how it wasn't going to be free for Holmes.

[@youngmoney8713]

Priest Holmes was Unstoppable for the Cheifs until the Neck Injury great rb glad he getting some love I never knew his story b4 the Cheifs

[@ChiefConcerns]

Crazy story Priest told us last week about why he ended up leaving Baltimore, listen here: How Priest Holmes Became A Chief - Former Ravens HC Brian Billick Did Not Think He Was Big Enough kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXe8f5megtOgnLs

[@slimischillin7753]

Priest got no credit back then. Every time I would mention priest Holmes, I’d be met with, “oh but his O-line is so good, anybody could look good behind them!” Priest definitely helped his line look good with his patience.

[@erics2739]

they did have willie roaf....

[@nickfizer401]

@@erics2739 Will Shields, Brian Waters, and Casey Weigman too. Not to mention Tony Richardson at Fullback.

[@321981jdm]

@@erics2739 Roaf came in 2002 after Holmes had a really good 2001 season :)

[@Boyso5407]

Yet no one mentions this when they talk about Emmitt Smith. He ran behind an all time offensive line.

[@kingdan2164]

@@Boyso5407 exactly

[@tylito4764]

Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson, Trent Green. Fun CBS games

[@BigJ-Bone1800]

He definitely was a great RB and that was definitely a HOF worthy stretch

[@squeeeb]

I was a huge Holmes fan back in the day. Guy was a monster - he has earned a spot in the HOF imo.

[@AmirKhan-yv8jm]

Imagine if he played on the Patrick Mahomes led offense!

[@Matt-cr4vv]

I love Priest. As a young Chiefs fan he was my very first favorite player and jersey. Unfortunately I don't think he's gonna get in. He just wasn't healthy enough. He had 4 1,000 yard seasons, and those three amazing seasons in KC, but he just couldn't stay healthy. The same thing will probably unfortunately happen to Jamaal Charles. When he was healthy nobody was better, but I just don't think they'll let five great seasons surrounded by injuries into the Hall.

[@Matt-cr4vv]

@@AmirKhan-yv8jm It is fun to think about. But I also think a Patrick Mahomes led team isn't gonna result in a running back getting 20 carries a game like Priest got. But man it's cool to dream.

[@AmirKhan-yv8jm]

@@Matt-cr4vv also Priest seemed to be a late bloomer!

[@henlolneh]

This man Priest Holmes #31 did SO much work for me on my fantasy teams. Absolutely the most underrated legend.

[@danielallyway]

I'll always remember him jumping over the goal lines to score!

[@jimmeeks320]

This was an awesome video!! Thank you for making it!! Absolutely love Dick Vermeil!! Since I'm a Bengals fan he obviously never coached my favorite team, but that being said the humility of this man is truly inspiring. There will never be more of a players coach. He was able to see and trust a players heart and not just there physical attributes... It shows when he put his job on the line sticking up for Priest... He also did it when he was a young coach with Vince Papale... For anyone on this thread that hasn't seen the movie"Invincible" with Mark Wahlberg it's a must watch!! In closing Congratulations to Priest Holmes, and I hope one day both player and coach make it in Canton....

[@Stopcommentingthesamecomments]

Priest holmes and larry Johnson when i was a kid was some of the only light i had as a young chiefs fan both legends Seriously NFL films thank u for shedding light on a forgotten man who should be in hall of fame

[@juanamj1594]

Another great video, NFL Throwback 👍. Thanks. That early 00's Chiefs offense was STACKED, #1 o-line, #1 TE, #1 RB, good game manager & great head coach. It's a shame that some people don't remember that KC team. BTW, could you please make an Eric Dickerson highlights video?

[@terucks]

Priest was SPECIAL! That O line was legit too. Willie Roaf and Will Shields? BEASTS!

[@Msflamingo-wl4qo]

WE LOVE PRIEST HOLMES!!❣He was the Honoree at the game last week against the Steelers. Both he & his flying TDs are Legend!! ❤CHIEFS KINGDOM❤

[@youngtate3891]

That look in the camera after telling them he wanted to get paid. Dude was deadass. Lmaoo

[@Akkbar21]

I’ll never forget the game where Priest scored a really close TD run and quickly busted out his celebration move in close quarters. Dude was a force. As a Broncos fan, he has my respect.

[@jseen9568]

Someone was talking about some of the great running backs the other day, and I mentioned I would take Priest Holmes over McCoy and several others. Everyone started trying to say how he was a flash and gone. I brought up his stats at KC vs McCoy and Chris Johnson.

[@chillout8622]

PRIEST HOLMES was my favorite running back of all time. With all the great backs that played the game,I know that's a hell of a statement. But I had just started watching the NFL. I didn't know that he and Trent Green came to KC together,and I guess that's why Trent Green also holds a lot of fond memories for me!!!! I kinda needed to see this video. GREAT VIDEO, THANKS A LOT!!!!!!!

[@sammygoodnight]

Played intramural touch football when I was at UT back in the early 90s. During a redshirt season, Priest was one of the referees. Once he made a controversial call in my favor, and was even kind enough to compliment our 'creative' offense after the game. Made a lifelong fan out of me.

[@ianedwards3482]

Oh, and Holmes was straight badass. His vision, and the timing and angle when he made his cuts was near perfect, and he had that great balance and leg drive. Made his 40 time irrelevant

[@robertlevine2827]

For someone with knee problems, his cuts were insane.

[@AmirKhan-yv8jm]

Imagine if he played on the Patrick Mahomes led offense!

[@ChiefConcerns]

Crazy story Priest told us last week about why he ended up leaving Baltimore, listen here: How Priest Holmes Became A Chief - Former Ravens HC Brian Billick Did Not Think He Was Big Enough kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXe8f5megtOgnLs

[@Mo-MuttMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Was blessed to see him play and ask him questions during press conferences, etc. as a sports reporter. Excellent player and interview subject. Shawn R., Mo-Mutt Music/Sacred & Secular (and Chiefs fan)

[@northcackalacky4694]

You did some fantastic work on this video! Everyone needs to see this video 📹

[@23StudiosSports]

Holmes and Ricky Williams at UT was legendary🔥

[@jayrock8564]

I remember this dude!!!! I don't understand why this super running back in in the HF ,this man was undrafted free agent,and the record that he put on the league unbelievable,this dude play in the era of the most famous RB..💯🔥

[@satchelpage6194]

Fantastic video. I forgot all about this great. Hope to see more forgotten legends

[@charleymasubed2510]

Thanks for the video man..truly inspiring 👍

[@balamkinich7968]

Priest was a Beast ! Another great idea for a Throwback video

[@logicaldude3611]

It's crazy that in 2004, Holmes was 31 and on pace for nearly 1800yds rushing and 28tds midway through the season. That was the first injury. The one in 2005 was the one that ended him.

[@thecensoredmuscle563]

Holmes was on track for 30 rushing tds actually that season.

[@fym3106]

Aye thank u for this video cause it brought bacc a lot of memories 🙏🏽

[@bigglilwayne7050]

Thanks for showing Holmes some much deserved love

[@mariohenderson2551]

Nice story on Priest Holmes. One of my favorite running backs of all time

[@emperorgentu]

I'm a Raiders fan and I was happy for Priest. Goes to show that deep down our love for football goes beyond the colors we support.

[@bearlutz8114]

SUCH A GREAT A GREAT VIDEO TOTALLY A FEEL GOOD VIDEO! I'm glad I found your channel! thanks bro

[@DB800187]

I love videos like this, tells a story with alot of actual gamplay footage.

[@shykiaembry9828]

When priest went on his run I was like 6 or 7 and I was a colts fan but I would watch the chiefs casually and saw he was a beast but at that age I still didn't understand how monstrous he was...imagine if he never got that last injury...maybe top 5 running back

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

3:24 I would like to take this opportunity to point out just how much of a freak(thus the nickname) Jevon Kearse was. I totally get the concept of having an angle in these situations. But still... Seeing a 6’5 265lb DE running down Priest Holmes like that is fkn ridiculous.

[@blakelip3]

He was a beast

[@futuregohan4837]

Jevon Kearse Says That Tim Lincecum Only Got The Freak Nickname Is Because Of Him

[@thekitchenvillain]

Priest and coach was such a bond that most players pray for

[@MegaCuddlesworth]

This was finally recommended to me by KZbin after binging Pacheco videos... As a Kansas City kid who became a man during Priest's reign, I was very familiar with him. He is still my favorite player ever to this day, even though Mahomes really wants to be! He was a stellar player, and an even better person.

[@HHopebringer]

Crazy to think of how much talent the AFC West had at running back from 2000 to 2006. Priest carrying the rock for the Chiefs, LT with the Chargers, Clinton Portis with the Broncos, then Larry Johnson with the Chiefs? That's pretty remarkable!

[@slasher5871]

Corey Dillion with the Bengals and Patriots

[@deez9805]

Honestly bro it was the entire AFC period. LT, Priest, CP, LJ, Edgerrin James, Eddie George, Fred Taylor, Cory Dillon, J Lew, Curtis Martin. The list goes on for a while. Pretty sure I’m still missing some guys but AFC had HOF caliber running backs on almost every team 😂

[@peejaythegreat1704]

Growing up in this era I didn’t know all this about Holmes. In my eyes he was a top 3 back who I thought always been in the spot light and high on draft boards never knew he went undrafted

[@RoostersEagles]

More deep dives like this @NFLThrowback. This was awesome.

[@oTrillMaine]

What a legend !! Wish we could’ve relived the 99 yard td though 🔥🔥 vid

[@zulufader9313]

Priest Holmes not being drafted into the NFL always baffled me, i can definitely remember thinking he'd be a first round pick, there had to be something in his background for teams to shy away from him.

[@ADL21]

Deion used to say "It's not the Hall of good, it's the Hall of fame" Well damn if Priest Holmes wasn't DOMINANT. He's got a ring, he's got insane production, put him in Canton with this video as the argument!

[@danieltrevino9023]

No one could absorb a hit and run off of it like him. As soon as he hits the pocket he had a third and fourth gear. Great to see him in pro’s. You should have seen this skinny little freshman run and run and run… Great memories and great person! Glad to call him a friend!

[@forknspon]

Literally one of my most favorite players growing up. Going to watch him in Arrowhead was such a blast. He is so underappreciated and under recognized.

[@ChiefConcerns]

Crazy story Priest told us last week about why he ended up leaving Baltimore, listen here: How Priest Holmes Became A Chief - Former Ravens HC Brian Billick Did Not Think He Was Big Enough kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXe8f5megtOgnLs

[@mikeybarboza3086]

Priest holmes won me back to back fantasy titles back in the prehistoric fantasy days on espn

[@futuregohan4837]

That Must've Mean That Priest Holmes Was Doing His Job Correctly

[@DarkSideFootball1]

This Video Series is Great!

[@rKAL-EL]

More of these kinds of vids plz. This was awesome!

[@adammartinez9641]

im a charger fan from san diego who was a teenager during the early 2000s, and i remember these matchups. i also remember the hit Priest Holmes got that pretty much ended his football career. Shawne Marriman knocked him out cold, it was one of that hardest hits ive ever seen.

[@mikeevery2459]

He didn't just make it to the league on talent alone! Hard work & bouncing back from injuries come from heart & digging down deep. He is a hall of famer in my book.

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Missouri. Holmes play was a thrill-a-minute. What a wonderful player he was, & man he is!

[@ChiefConcerns]

Crazy story Priest told us last week about why he ended up leaving Baltimore, listen here: How Priest Holmes Became A Chief - Former Ravens HC Brian Billick Did Not Think He Was Big Enough kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXe8f5megtOgnLs

[@fobbitoperator3620]

@@ChiefConcerns I heard years ago that he bowling balled Ray Lewis so bad during scrimmages, that Ray, being butthurt demanded ownership get rid of him...& they DID!!! Ray "Diva" Lewis

[@ChiefConcerns]

@@fobbitoperator3620 no way!! Wow. That’s crazy. Give our full episode with Priest a listen, lots of good nuggets in there

[@fobbitoperator3620]

@@ChiefConcerns Eehhh, I don't always believe everything I read & hear on the interwebs nets. Perhaps Priest was just "too good" for the Ravens...

[@ChiefConcerns]

@@fobbitoperator3620 it’s straight from the source, straight from priest’s mouth haha. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ml7PlqV3j6qad6M

[@smannee]

You took your time, did the research and did justice to the footage and to how talented Priest Holmes was. I subscribed immediately.

[@ChiefConcerns]

Crazy story Priest told us last week about why he ended up leaving Baltimore, listen here: How Priest Holmes Became A Chief - Former Ravens HC Brian Billick Did Not Think He Was Big Enough kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXe8f5megtOgnLs

[@smannee]

@@ChiefConcerns cheers.

[@ChiefConcerns]

@@smannee we did a full on interview with priest, you’d enjoy that as well

[@ChiefConcerns]

@@smannee Chief Concerns - Ep. 62: KC Chiefs Legend Priest Holmes Joins The Show For A Wild Card Preview kzbin.info/www/bejne/ml7PlqV3j6qad6M

[@jameskolan9195]

Great storytelling. Great memories. Thanks!!

[@christianadams211]

Shame Tony Richardson wasn’t mentioned, that dude was the prototype fullback of that day and was a big factor for the Chiefs run game for a long time.

[@tomk4t]

I started playing Madden in 2001 when Eddie George was on the cover. I played every year but I didn't pick my team until 2004 when Vick was on the cover. I've been a Falcons fan ever since. But in 2004, there was one team I used just as much as Atlanta, if not more than Atlanta. That was the Chiefs. Because they had Holmes.

[@TomasOBrien]

If i had to describe the career of Priest Holmes, I'd say that he was overshadowed. He was a great player, who only played on a super bowl contender for two seasons, wasn't the most accomplished among the other grear running backs (Sean Alexander, LaDamian Tomlinson, Marshall Faulk) nor was he the lone standout in terms of all time Chiefs Running backs before, or after. I love the guy, and its unfortunate that he doesnt really get the recognition that he deserved. Thank You NFL Films.

[@Steezy_Mx]

Thanks for the suspense. I wasn't sure if he was gonna make it! Amazing!!

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Any great rushing attack begins with a great offensive line.

[@Wutang3737]

tell that to barry sanders

[@tokufire8989]

@@Wutang3737 well that's Barry Sanders lol

[@TownsGroup]

He was a remarkable player. He clearly was one tough good dude.

[@aalast]

I loved Priest, had my favorite TD celebration.

[@jonlavezza2364]

This was 🔥 keep up this series frfr