[Sylvanfan]

The thing is why did he sign that contract in the first place? I thought he only had one year left after this one as his rookie deal was for 5 years and he's been in the league for 4 now.

To a certain extent I do understand why he'd want a better deal now or next year. As CleverIggy suggests running backs usually don't produce too much past that rookie contract, and the more you're used, the quicker you'll break down and be replaced with a younger guy. I mean if you're going to ask him to be your go to horse and give him the ball 400 times you should be paying him accordingly. If you don't at some point in time he might stop trying, which would lead to a pretty ugly situation.

Meh, I'd trade him now while he's still got decent trade value. The Chiefs are likely going into the season with Brody Croyle, Damon Huard, and Casey Printers at QB, I don't really see a playoff season, so look to build your team for the year after. This way you see what Priest Holmes has left after sitting out for a year and a half. If it doesn't work out you hopefully have a top pick and another first rounder next year. Than again I know little about football.