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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.
Analysis: Larry Johnson has done a nice job, but this offense will be
limited without Holmes, who is a better outside threat. The residual
affect on the offense should be minimal for fantasy however, so Johnson
should be more than fine, and the passing game shouldn't lose too much. As
for the team's chances of going deep into the playoffs, they take a major
hit if this news is true.
Obviously, for the long-term, Johnson's stock goes way up in keeper
leagues, but it's important to note that the team will likely lose key
linemen Willie Roaf and Will Shields in 2006, and it would not be a
surprise if this team was in complete rebuild mode in 2007, or even
sooner. Johnson is certainly a desirable keeper, but he won't be as good
the next 2-3 years as some would think.
More to come on this situation as more news becomes available.
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.
Analysis: Larry Johnson has done a nice job, but this offense will be
limited without Holmes, who is a better outside threat. The residual
affect on the offense should be minimal for fantasy however, so Johnson
should be more than fine, and the passing game shouldn't lose too much. As
for the team's chances of going deep into the playoffs, they take a major
hit if this news is true.
Obviously, for the long-term, Johnson's stock goes way up in keeper
leagues, but it's important to note that the team will likely lose key
linemen Willie Roaf and Will Shields in 2006, and it would not be a
surprise if this team was in complete rebuild mode in 2007, or even
sooner. Johnson is certainly a desirable keeper, but he won't be as good
the next 2-3 years as some would think.
More to come on this situation as more news becomes available.
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