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Ricky Williams (1 Viewer)
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Blackjacks
Footballguy
I didn't know they cleaned out his locker. Do you have a
RenegadeGM
Footballguy
from Rotoworld:I didn't know they cleaned out his locker. Do you have a
they referene this article:link
ThePittbully
Footballguy
maybe Ricky just asked for more space so he could fit his yoga mat in there
Colin Dowling
Footballguy
He will have a job immediately. Despite his weirdo-ness, he is phenomenally talented.
Ozymandias
Footballguy
Which, of course, he demonstrated by tearing up the Canadian Football League.Or maybe not.
Routilla
Footballguy
I could see him land in a number of places where it would be at the very least intriguing. GB or TEN anyone?
Brewzers
Footballguy
Granted, there isn't a whole lot of news on his situation/intentions. He applied for reinstatement to the NFL after playing a year in the CFL. I don't think a guy goes that route if he doesn't want to play. Someone is going to get a bargain.
wannabee
Footballguy
His application for re-instatement has to be approved. Maybe the 'Fins know something we do not know ....We all assume the NFL will re-instate Ricky, but no guarantees
Exile
Footballguy
No...A clear message would have been cutting him.This move could mean a lot of different things. I'm guessing the message this indicates is "We're focussed on who's here (Booker) and we'll cross that bridge (Williams) when we get to it."
Couch Potato
Footballguy
No one in this thread has stated yet what is to me the most obvious possibility -- that he has very recently flunked another pee-in-the-cup test, and the Dolphins have just been informed of it but the public has not.
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BoltBacker
Footballguy
I'm shocked he's had a locker in MIA this entire time.
lions327
Footballguy
Assuming he is reinstated (I have no idea and will not speculate on that), there are several teams that could use a RB like him. Aside from the obvious ones who are counting on rookies and unproven players to start, such as GB and Tennessee, how about teams that clearly need a solid #2 RB, such as the Chiefs or Colts...they both are in bad need of a proven backup.
prefontaine
Footballguy
Donnybrook
Footballguy
Would be intersting if he landed in San Diego?
Just so we could have 13 more pages of Turner trade speculation.
Just so we could have 13 more pages of Turner trade speculation.
Routilla
Footballguy
The Mechanic
Footballguy
Heard Ricky in a radio interview a month or so back. He sounded really good, speaks with class and knows, expresses himself really well. In the interview they asked when was the last time he was tested, his reply was " 10 minutes ago" Said he hadn't smoked a joint for almost 3 years, since before his trip to enlightement in the far east or where ever it was. You got to remember he was the ONLY football player tested for drugs in The Great White North while he played for Toronto and never failed a test. He commented that when in Miami he was carrying the rock almost every play and was worn out from the pounding. Used pot as a way to relax after the game to release the stress level from the run , run , run , offence.
Sure, he's not a big now as he was but I bet in the right offence with a RBBC approach he will be a good addition to a team without a so called Stud... Go Ricky Go!
You can all right him off if you like, but I for one will be watching for his opportunity to showcase himself.
Sure, he's not a big now as he was but I bet in the right offence with a RBBC approach he will be a good addition to a team without a so called Stud... Go Ricky Go!
You can all right him off if you like, but I for one will be watching for his opportunity to showcase himself.
1st; he did get outplayed by john avery. maybe the should resign him instead2nd; you do have to question the decision making ability of anyone taking ginn at #9
he dosn't have smoke anymore because they turned him on to some real good ####.
msommer
Footballguy
Maybe he just wants to be released from his financial responsibility to the Dolphins - which he will be if cut. I'd venture that he would need to be reinstated in order to force the Dolphins hands. Once cut - he has fulfilled his side of the bargain and owes them nothing. He can then pursue his own agenda - whatever that may be.
It will be interesting to see what Goodell does as here is someone essentially banned for a year twice for taking the wrong stuff - so is he really the kind of player he should let back into the fold? Or is ther a possibility of redemption in the new policy?
It will be interesting to see what Goodell does as here is someone essentially banned for a year twice for taking the wrong stuff - so is he really the kind of player he should let back into the fold? Or is ther a possibility of redemption in the new policy?
switz
Footballguy
The CFL is an entirely different style of game than the NFL. Power runners rarely are successful in the CFL, it caters to smaller, shifty, quick RBs. Nothing like Ricky Williams.
IIRC Goodell wants to meet with him(and NFLPA rep) like he did Henry and Pacman. Ricky has to behave and treat it like a job interview because it really is in a roundabout way. Will he? I'd guess that's what the Fins are thinking about.
Not sure why people doubt the possibility now. 
Yitbos69
Footballguy
His last Suspension was not for smoking weed it was for a dietary supplement. That's a big difference!
valence
Footballguy
He already proved he can come back and still contributeNot sure why people doubt the possibility now.
hutchins929
Footballguy
Yeah and you can always hide weed well in the cheese head hats... It will just look like mold!
To me its a big difference but Im not sure if there is a difference as far as the NFL is concerned.
The Mechanic
Footballguy
Last I heard was that St. Louis was interested. Ricky has played for there new coach before I believe. His name escapes me right now.Da Guru said:
3nOut
Footballguy
If he is indeed dropped, STL is definitely a possibility. I still think he still has something left and can be a decent starter for someone. I'm still trying to figure out for who, though, and whether he could still be a viable/consistent FF RB2. Possibilities:1. St. Louis: Might go there but will not have a great impact fantasy-wise with Jackson there.2. Houston: Good backup for Ahman and would have better numbers there. Might actually start a few games if Green gets hurt.3. New England: Need backup/insurance for Maroney. The Pats are stocking up for a SB run so why not? FF value would be low unless Maroney goes down.4. Cleveland: Nice backup for Jamal. 5. Tennessee: Would have starter potential here and possibly be able to put up decent FF numbers here.6. Green Bay: Same as Tennessee. IMO, TEN and GB are the only places where Ricky can put up RB2 numbers (without anyone getting hurt).
hutchins929
Footballguy
I took him in the 9th round in my mock draft yesterday... pretty good value there I think... Only time will tell.
David Yudkin
Footballguy
With the Rams drafting Leonard I am not so sure the welcome mat is still out. The Broncos were interested last year and earlier this year. Shanny might not mind adding another RB to the mix. The Colts also could use someone as a compliment to Addai.
phthalatemagic
Footballguy
Yeah, I'd like to know how he's going to come back to the NFL to play well when he plays with mediocrity against second rate talent in the CFL.
phthalatemagic
Footballguy
So? It's not flag football. He had opportunity to break tackles and to allude tacklers and he failed at this. The Argonauts were not a bad team last year either. A good RB in the CFL averages in the upper 5 yards per carry, Williams averaged 4.1. John Avery (on the same team) averaged just under 5 yards per carry.And do I think LT would ran just as well behind a CFL or college OL? Against like competition? LT would be god-like.edited to add: If you guys want to hang onto what Rickey Williams once was, more power to you. It's been a long time since he ran for 1800 yards, boys. To me he's a guy that could have been, but for whatever reason bailed out during his best years, so we will never know.
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Kit Fisto
Footballguy
I feel hanging onto Ricky Williams in my 6th RB spot, until August cut-down dates well worth the risk.It's guys in here pimping the likes of Kevan Barlow, Sam Gado, Selvin Young, Jonathan Orr, while dismissing Ricky Williams that I find slightly inconsistent...
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TheFanatic
Footballguy
There is little chance Ricky comes to St. Louis. Linehan was asked about Ricky and he basically vouched for his character and said he would have no problem if he became a Ram. He was in no way indicating that the Rams were going to pursue Ricky, but that's the way the comments were interpretted. Ricky is not going to come to St. Louis.....The obvious point here is that the Rams have drawn the line in the sand between the coaching and personnel decisions. Martz made a mockery of the Rams drafts by taking offensive toys instead of bread and butter players that cut their teeth on special teams. Linehan would have no say about this except his opinion
TheFanatic
Footballguy
I took him with one of my last picks in an initial draft of a dynasty league last year. I think I drafted him with my 23rd or 24th pick in a 12 team league. He's got a roster spot right now. Low risk, high potential short term profit situation. Cost me little or nothing. Finished tied for the best record with him holding a roster spot and if he signs somewhere or Miami brings him back I might get some decent stats for a year or two....
Liquid Tension
Footballguy
FixedNow he is middle of the pack. he was outplayed by his teammate this last year
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Liquid Tension
Footballguy
phthalatemagic
Footballguy
Who is doing that?
