Roaf confirms return

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Roaf confirms return
Lineman: ‘I just want to go out on a good note’
By ELIZABETH MERRILL
The Kansas City Star

The end of 2005 was so much fun for Willie Roaf that he caught himself laughing with his linemen buddies in the season finale against Cincinnati.

Roaf, 36 and coming off a hamstring injury, had spent much of the season pondering retirement. So had Will Shields.

“I talked to Will and some of the guys,” Roaf said. “Then we finished so strong at the end of the year. I just want to go out on a good note. Whatever that is, we’ve had our day in the sun.”

Roaf, who was at Arrowhead Stadium for a workout Tuesday, officially announced that he’ll be back in 2006. It gives the Chiefs their two 11-time Pro Bowl linemen — Shields signed a contract extension earlier this spring — and assures Kansas City that the line that blasted holes for the NFL’s No. 1 offense will stay intact.

Roaf’s status was iffy in September, when he popped his hamstring in the season opener against the Jets. He missed six games, and the Chiefs’ offense sputtered without its veteran left tackle. Roaf returned for the New England game and helped Kansas City click off wins over the Patriots and the Broncos.

In late December, Roaf’s mom said she didn’t think her son “was finished with it.”

Roaf confirmed that Tuesday, saying he’s looking forward to playing for new coach Herm Edwards and helping Larry Johnson pursue a 2,000-yard season. Roaf is also happy to see Shields again.

“It made sense to come back,” Roaf said.

■ NO LAW SO FAR: Cornerback Ty Law has yet to schedule a visit to Kansas City, and nothing is imminent, president/general manager Carl Peterson said. Last weekend, Peterson indicated he probably would be speaking with agents for Law as soon as Monday. As of Monday night, Edwards said he hadn’t spoken with Law in nearly a week.

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansa...rce=rss&channel=kansascity_kansas_city_chiefs
 
I bet they're breathing easier in K.C. now.
 
Rupert said:
I bet they're breathing easier in K.C. now.
I know I am!! :) Read today that Priest hasn't been medically cleared to attend minicamp though.....wondering if he's going to have to call it quits?
 
That's not likely. I thought Priest wasn't going to be ready until close to the season anyway.
 
Rupert said:
That's not likely. I thought Priest wasn't going to be ready until close to the season anyway.
Well, I just hate to see any player forced into retirement due to injury! :(
 
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