[A league spokesman declined to respond to the Chiefs' concerns. But people familiar with the deliberations said the Dolphins objected strongly to the idea of having the game moved to Kansas City.] It's Miami's home game, ... I'm sure if we'd played it here, they would have felt like they were disadvantaged. The only thing is, it's very late notice. It's not like a trip to St. Louis. It's a 3 1/2 -hour trip for us. It makes it a short week for Miami, too, but they don't have to travel. . . . It's their home game. We really don't have much input. It is unfortunate we found out so late. Hopefully our players will get a lot of rest tonight. We'll tell them to. It is what it is. The commissioner makes his decision, and we abide by it. |
[Chiefs president Carl Peterson was even less diplomatic.] Lamar Hunt was the guy who founded (the AFL), ... Al Davis started in this league as an assistant coach. I don't know that Al Davis ... has ever really taken a moment to say to Lamar Hunt, `Hey thank you, on behalf of myself and my family for starting the American Football League and allowing me an opportunity to do the things I've always wanted to do.' |
[Holmes] is like all of us, waiting for the doctors. He indicated he's feeling a lot better. This will be a combination of the medical opinion and also Priest. Right now he is still under contract for Kansas City. We've got time to continue to evaluate his medical condition. |
A lot of people put a lot of time into identifying players that we think we can get and like to get and see where they fit, |
After Priest sustained a hip injury in 2002 and a knee injury last season, there were numerous individuals who speculated that those injuries were career threatening, |
Al Saunders was never promised the head coaching job of the Kansas City Chiefs. I'm telling you he wasn't. I really take offense that's in the paper as true. It's not. |
At this time, we consider this not to be a career-ending injury. |
At this time, we consider this not to be a career-ending injury. The doctors have indicated that Priest's condition will improve by refraining from contact. As always, the health and well-being of our players is our utmost concern. Priest is a marvelously-talented performer and has been an extremely productive player as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. |
At this time, we do not consider this a career-threatening injury. The doctors have told us that with rest he will get better and he will be able to play again. |
Because of his efforts, a situation which could have been pretty volatile was not. There were no charges filed, no arrests. |
But it always the same, though. The proof is how it turns out. It's all exciting. It's great now. But if they come in and play and they help us win, then I always say whether it's a draft choice or a trade, that was a good move. We'll see. We've got a lot to do. |
Dick will verify that, and Al should. |
Everyone's concern is the safety of the players and the coaches and the fans. And that's what most paramount. Obviously, I've never watched the Weather Channel as I have in the last 24, 48 hours. |
From a personal standpoint, I have wanted to do this for many years. I think the future of the Kansas City Chiefs is in exceptional hands. |
From a personal standpoint, I've wanted to do this for many years. |