The Facts:
According to Star columnist Jason Whitlock, Holmes' return to the Chiefs is a business move, negotiating ploy and just a teeny bit of payback. Whitlock added: "Take this seriously on Sept. 9, the day the Chiefs take the field in Houston for the season opener. If Holmes is in uniform and part of the game plan on that day, I'll believe he's serious about playing football again, and only then will I believe [GM] Carl Peterson believes Holmes is serious about playing football."
Reported by the Kansas City Star
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
In other words, Whitlock is arguing a point made in
an article published on this site Wednesday afternoon: That Holmes' might be nothing more than "a pesky chess piece" in the middle of Larry Johnson's contract negotiations. ... Whitlock went on to explain, "This is a game. It's a game Peterson plays well." The GM drafted Johnson to improve the Chiefs' contract leverage with Holmes. Now the tables might be turned. ... Stay tuned. It'll be interesting to watch this one play out.
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