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Ed Easton Jr.

Tony Richardson lobbied for Priest Holmes to become Chiefs’ starter in 2001

The Kansas City Chiefs have been fortunate to have great talent at the running back position that has paced the league through different eras.

A vital part in the success of every high-caliber halfback has been great blocking and leadership on the offensive line or a star fullback. Tony Richardson played ten of his seventeen seasons in the NFL with the Chiefs from 1995-to-2005, serving as a halfback and Pro Bowler at fullback.

The Chiefs Hall of Fame fullback was the featured guest on Tuesday night’s Twitter Spaces hosted by The Jets Lounge fielding fan questions spanning several moments in his career. The three-time Pro Bowler spoke candidly about the 2001 season in Kansas City and his impact on the emergence of Priest Holmes as an NFL star with the Chiefs.

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