Just to clear up the Priest Holmes acquisition, yes, the Chiefs acquired him to be a 3rd down back (from Joe Posnaski's site):
https://joeposnanski.substack.com/p/hhof-priest-holmes
Bless Dick Vermeil -- I love that guy too -- but he didn't know what he was getting. The Chiefs had acquired Holmes to be a part-time, third-down kind of back and, yes, a veteran presence. He got just 15 carries total his first two weeks in Kansas City, both losses, and then more or less out of desperation, they fed him the ball more in Week 3 against Washington.
That game he had 23 carries for 147 yards, caught five passes for 78 yards and scored three touchdowns. Dick Vermeil didn't need to be told twice. He had his man. Holmes led the league in rushing in 2001 with 1,555 yards, and he scored 10 touchdowns.
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And I'm tired of hearing about the offense line in regards to Holmes.
He was a MONSTER running back, with amazing vision who was absolutely amazing in space. He didn't have sub-4.4 speed but he had plenty of big plays and once he daylight, it was nearly a sure score.
Unfortunately, his body wasn't built for the game but had he stayed healthier for another 2 full seasons, he would definitely be in the debate for the NFL Hall of Fame.