RB Priest Holmes
After playing for four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, Holmes joined the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent, signing a minimum contract. After playing the backup role in Baltimore, he would go on to become a starter and one of the most explosive running backs in NFL history.
Accolades with Ravens:
- Super Bowl XXXV champion.
Accolades with the Chiefs:
- Three consecutive Pro Bowl’s (2001-2003).
- Three consecutive First-Team All-Pro’s (2001-2003).
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2002).
- 2001 NFL rushing yards leader (1,555).
- 2002 NFL rushing touchdown leader (21).
- 2003 NFL rushing touchdown leader (27).
- Set the NFL record for yards from scrimmage per game in 2002 (163.4).
- 15th in NFL history in rushing touchdowns (86).
The biggest argument against Holmes’ claim to the Pro Football Hall of Fame is longevity. Still, his first three seasons in Kansas City represent perhaps the most dominant stretch by a running back in NFL history. That alone should merit a conversation about Holmes having an opportunity.