Top 9 Quotes & Sayings by Priest Holmes

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American footballer Priest Holmes.
Last updated on December 21, 2024.
Priest Holmes

Priest Anthony Holmes is a former American football running back who played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Texas at Austin. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 1997.

It doesn't matter matter how many yards you ran for last year. You've got to do it again.
If you aren't breaking tackles, you aren't doing anything.
Chess is a time game, it’s a game of patience. That pretty much defines how I run the ball. — © Priest Holmes
Chess is a time game, it’s a game of patience. That pretty much defines how I run the ball.
I really like defensive players. I've never played defense so I often wonder how they think.
I've never doubted my ability.
I hope this serves as a light for others who come into the league as undrafted players.
The bishop is a lot like me...just when you think you have me, I'm already behind you.
My strength is breaking people down. I may not outrun or outsize you, but I will make you miss.
...chess is "a lot like football because you have to set up your offense and your defense, every once in a while you need to give up a piece of your team in order to make the big play. It's a game of patience, and that pretty much defines how I run the ball. I'm patient, always looking for the opportunity and always trying to capitalize on the other person's mistake."
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