Ricky Williams (1 Viewer)

[satch]

Footballguys.com/Yahoo Sports is reporting that Ricky Williams is likely to attempt a return to the NFL.

"Two sources close to Ricky Williams said the erstwhile Miami Dolphins running back is expected to apply for reinstatement to the NFL in October.Ricky has worked diligently to get himself ready to return as soon as possible, said one source close to Williams. Nothing is ever set in stone with him, but I think it's pretty safe to assume he'll be back."

Given the current Ronnie Brown/Chatman situation, does anyone think he'll return to the Dolphins? If so, what should our expectations be?

If the Dolphins don't want him, could he play elsewhere?

 

[LordOpie]

This is strictly a money decision... of which, he has none.

No, he's not serious and will never be more than a backup RB again. A shame really.

 

[Loan Sharks]

Of course he WILL be back and you should absolutely keep him on your roster next to Vick and Barry Sanders.

 

[bentley]

Of course he WILL be back and you should absolutely keep him on your roster next to Vick and Barry Sanders.

I loved it when Barry Sanders would get drafted in the final round in our league for several years after he retired. As far as Ricky goes, it's almost embarrassing to see all of the stuff dedicated to him here in Austin. It's not like you can take it down, but I wince every time I see something dedicated to Earl & Ricky as the Longhorns' two Heisman Trophy winners.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

This is the NFL, and any RB who can play will play eventually. The reinstatement is the tough part. If Williams gets reinstated, some team will take a chance on him.

 

[jon_mx]

This is the NFL, and any RB who can play will play eventually. The reinstatement is the tough part. If Williams gets reinstated, some team will take a chance on him.

And that team is usually the Oakland Raiders.

 

[bcr8f]

This is the NFL, and any RB who can play will play eventually. The reinstatement is the tough part. If Williams gets reinstated, some team will take a chance on him.

And that team is usually the Oakland Raiders.

There are others. Like me for example.

 

[trader jake]

Of course he WILL be back and you should absolutely keep him on your roster next to Vick and Barry Sanders.

I loved it when Barry Sanders would get drafted in the final round in our league for several years after he retired. As far as Ricky goes, it's almost embarrassing to see all of the stuff dedicated to him here in Austin. It's not like you can take it down, but I wince every time I see something dedicated to Earl & Ricky as the Longhorns' two Heisman Trophy winners.

Why?Ricky Williams was one of the best running backs in college football history. He also led the NFL in rushing one season before flaking out...so be it.

 

[bentley]

Of course he WILL be back and you should absolutely keep him on your roster next to Vick and Barry Sanders.

I loved it when Barry Sanders would get drafted in the final round in our league for several years after he retired. As far as Ricky goes, it's almost embarrassing to see all of the stuff dedicated to him here in Austin. It's not like you can take it down, but I wince every time I see something dedicated to Earl & Ricky as the Longhorns' two Heisman Trophy winners.

Why?Ricky Williams was one of the best running backs in college football history. He also led the NFL in rushing one season before flaking out...so be it.

Sometimes a person can be enough of a ####up that they mess up their legacy. Like OJ, Art Schlichter, Russell Erxleben, and Matrix 2 & 3. I'm sure they're not going to put Michael Vick's picture on the water tower in Blacksburg either.

 

[Brewzers]

Of course he WILL be back and you should absolutely keep him on your roster next to Vick and Barry Sanders.

I loved it when Barry Sanders would get drafted in the final round in our league for several years after he retired. As far as Ricky goes, it's almost embarrassing to see all of the stuff dedicated to him here in Austin. It's not like you can take it down, but I wince every time I see something dedicated to Earl & Ricky as the Longhorns' two Heisman Trophy winners.

Why?Ricky Williams was one of the best running backs in college football history. He also led the NFL in rushing one season before flaking out...so be it.

Sometimes a person can be enough of a ####up that they mess up their legacy. Like OJ, Art Schlichter, Russell Erxleben, and Matrix 2 & 3. I'm sure they're not going to put Michael Vick's picture on the water tower in Blacksburg either.

Russell Erxleben...you are stretching! Ricky is one helluva running back who likes to smoke pot. Just imagine what he could have done if he'd chosen beer?

 

[bentley]

Of course he WILL be back and you should absolutely keep him on your roster next to Vick and Barry Sanders.

I loved it when Barry Sanders would get drafted in the final round in our league for several years after he retired. As far as Ricky goes, it's almost embarrassing to see all of the stuff dedicated to him here in Austin. It's not like you can take it down, but I wince every time I see something dedicated to Earl & Ricky as the Longhorns' two Heisman Trophy winners.

Why?Ricky Williams was one of the best running backs in college football history. He also led the NFL in rushing one season before flaking out...so be it.

Sometimes a person can be enough of a ####up that they mess up their legacy. Like OJ, Art Schlichter, Russell Erxleben, and Matrix 2 & 3. I'm sure they're not going to put Michael Vick's picture on the water tower in Blacksburg either.

Russell Erxleben...you are stretching! Ricky is one helluva running back who likes to smoke pot. Just imagine what he could have done if he'd chosen beer?

Guy was a kicker at Texas and a first round pick. Not sure how that's a stretch. And the bolded statement is all the more reason to be disappointed. Guy pissed away one of the great potential NFL careers for dope. Earl is 50 going on 90 because he left it all out on the field. Why wouldn't I wince when I seem them side by side?

 

[Brewzers]

Of course he WILL be back and you should absolutely keep him on your roster next to Vick and Barry Sanders.

I loved it when Barry Sanders would get drafted in the final round in our league for several years after he retired. As far as Ricky goes, it's almost embarrassing to see all of the stuff dedicated to him here in Austin. It's not like you can take it down, but I wince every time I see something dedicated to Earl & Ricky as the Longhorns' two Heisman Trophy winners.

Why?Ricky Williams was one of the best running backs in college football history. He also led the NFL in rushing one season before flaking out...so be it.

Sometimes a person can be enough of a ####up that they mess up their legacy. Like OJ, Art Schlichter, Russell Erxleben, and Matrix 2 & 3. I'm sure they're not going to put Michael Vick's picture on the water tower in Blacksburg either.

Russell Erxleben...you are stretching! Ricky is one helluva running back who likes to smoke pot. Just imagine what he could have done if he'd chosen beer?

Guy was a kicker at Texas and a first round pick. Not sure how that's a stretch. And the bolded statement is all the more reason to be disappointed. Guy pissed away one of the great potential NFL careers for dope. Earl is 50 going on 90 because he left it all out on the field. Why wouldn't I wince when I seem them side by side?

I know who Russell Erxleben is and why you included him on your list...that was an attempt at humor....I mean how may people throw out a Russell Erxleben reference? I hear you on Ricky, he could have been elite and didn't follow through. However, that does not take away from what he did at Texas and in the end, who is better off Earl or Ricky?

 

[bentley]

Of course he WILL be back and you should absolutely keep him on your roster next to Vick and Barry Sanders.

I loved it when Barry Sanders would get drafted in the final round in our league for several years after he retired. As far as Ricky goes, it's almost embarrassing to see all of the stuff dedicated to him here in Austin. It's not like you can take it down, but I wince every time I see something dedicated to Earl & Ricky as the Longhorns' two Heisman Trophy winners.

Why?Ricky Williams was one of the best running backs in college football history. He also led the NFL in rushing one season before flaking out...so be it.

Sometimes a person can be enough of a ####up that they mess up their legacy. Like OJ, Art Schlichter, Russell Erxleben, and Matrix 2 & 3. I'm sure they're not going to put Michael Vick's picture on the water tower in Blacksburg either.

Russell Erxleben...you are stretching! Ricky is one helluva running back who likes to smoke pot. Just imagine what he could have done if he'd chosen beer?

Guy was a kicker at Texas and a first round pick. Not sure how that's a stretch. And the bolded statement is all the more reason to be disappointed. Guy pissed away one of the great potential NFL careers for dope. Earl is 50 going on 90 because he left it all out on the field. Why wouldn't I wince when I seem them side by side?

I know who Russell Erxleben is and why you included him on your list...that was an attempt at humor....I mean how may people throw out a Russell Erxleben reference? I hear you on Ricky, he could have been elite and didn't follow through. However, that does not take away from what he did at Texas and in the end, who is better off Earl or Ricky?

I'm failing at appreciating humor now. I'm sure it was a good try.

 

[vegasrobb]

If he's in shape and drug-free, there's no reason why he couldn't help someone.

 

[Bri]

Footballguys.com/Yahoo Sports is reporting that Ricky Williams is likely to attempt a return to the NFL. "Two sources close to Ricky Williams said the erstwhile Miami Dolphins running back is expected to apply for reinstatement to the NFL in October.Ricky has worked diligently to get himself ready to return as soon as possible, said one source close to Williams. Nothing is ever set in stone with him, but I think it's pretty safe to assume he'll be back." Given the current Ronnie Brown/Chatman situation, does anyone think he'll return to the Dolphins? If so, what should our expectations be?If the Dolphins don't want him, could he play elsewhere?

Why October?Google it, everything was September for a good long while there. Drugs clearing out of system, month later bugs me. Hard to judge form an opinion as so little is released but month later just doesn't sit right

 

[bcr8f]

Why October?Google it, everything was September for a good long while there. Drugs clearing out of system, month later bugs me. Hard to judge form an opinion as so little is released but month later just doesn't sit right

They've been testing him 3 times a week for a year and a half. Rumor was he tested positive and his agent wanted him to reapply in October.

 

[mizeners]

Ricky Williams to seek reinstatement to the NFL next month

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AhFf...p&type=lgns

By STEVEN WINE, AP Sports Writer

September 14, 2007

MIAMI (AP) -- Bad news for NFL linebackers, good news for soap opera fans: Ricky Williams is planning another comeback.

The suspended running back is eligible to seek reinstatement by the NFL after Oct. 1 and will do so, his attorney said Friday.

In recent years, Williams has made more headlines than first downs, playing in only 12 NFL games since the start of the 2004 season. His current suspension began in April 2006 after he violated the league's drug policy for the fourth time, and a positive test for marijuana this April delayed his return.

Williams' attorney, David Cornwell, said they spoke by phone Thursday.

"He sounds wonderful," Cornwell said. "He sounds like he's in a great place, and I'm confident that will come through to the commissioner."

It's uncertain how quickly the 30-year-old Williams might be cleared to return -- or where he would play. He remains under contract with Miami, where he won the NFL rushing title in 2002, but first-year Dolphins coach Cam Cameron has given no indication he wants Williams.

Discussing Williams' most recent relapse in May, Cameron said it's difficult to salvage the careers of troubled players.

"The easiest predictor of future behavior is previous behavior," the coach said.

Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller is unlikely to lobby for Williams' return. It was Mueller who traded Williams to Miami when both were with the New Orleans Saints in 2002.

Since that deal, the Dolphins have endured a five-year playoff drought, the longest in franchise history.

Even if Miami no longer wants Williams, there's likely a market for player who rushed for 3,225 yards in 2002-03 -- assuming he can persuade a team he's eager to play. That has been a subject of debate in the past.

"All indications I have are that he has an interest in playing," Cornwell said. "He's a very eclectic young man with a lot of interests, and I think that's good. It's good for the NFL to have such players.

"I don't think he would go through this process if he didn't have a desire to play."

An NFL spokesman confirmed Williams is eligible to apply for reinstatement after Oct. 1 but declined further comment.

Cornwell said the process to seek reinstatement requires Williams to show he has followed the requirements of the NFL drug policy. Cornwell said commissioner Roger Goodell would decide whether to hold any face-to-face meetings.

Cornwell declined to say how quickly he thought Williams might be cleared to play.

"That's a hard thing to gauge," Cornwell said. "The commissioner has to collect a number of reports and information. I'm sure he'll move expeditiously, but I don't know what that translates into in terms of hours, days or weeks."

The season will be four weeks old before Williams is eligible to seek reinstatement.

Williams spent an extended vacation in Australia and India during a one-year retirement in 2004. He played in the Canadian Football League in 2006, then taught yoga in California.

Cornwell declined to say what Williams has been doing in recent months -- or even what hemisphere he's in.

"I don't know," Cornwell said with a laugh. "I spoke to him over the phone, so I don't want to be misleading."

Edit: Does anyone think this guy has a chance? Anyone heard anything else about this?

 

[-Crippler-]

Championship week 2 seasons ago.

Ronnie Brown doubtful due to injury

Ricky Williams runs for 100+ yards and a couple touchdowns

LT was a dud in the final week (as usual), and I have good ol' ricky to thank for my first place prize $$$

Since that point, I will not say a bad word about him

....but he's done

 

[menobrown]

And the bolded statement is all the more reason to be disappointed. Guy pissed away one of the great potential NFL careers for dope. Earl is 50 going on 90 because he left it all out on the field. Why wouldn't I wince when I seem them side by side?

You can't take away what Ricky did in college which his why he should be prominently displayed in Austin. Please don't compare him to someone like OJ. When Ricky hurts someone besides himself than lets talk.As for your insinuation that Ricky did not leave it all on the field I think you forget the Dolphins used him like a human battering ram for two years when Ricky simply had more carries over two years than anyone in the HISTORY of the NFL which he did running behind a crappy o-line with a crappy QB and everyone knew what was coming. I recall Wansteddt blaming the Dolphins woes' on Ricky and I'll always think he's a chump for doing that. Ricky just got tired of getting abused.

 

[Loan Sharks]

If he's in shape and drug-free, there's no reason why he couldn't help someone.

I may be wrong but I consider "not being in the NFL" a "reason" he couldn't help someone. Perhaps if he got over that pesky not being in the NFL I am sure he could help someone if by help you meant contributed on special teams for a few weeks before inevitably getting his what is it? fifth strike on the substance abuse policy.

 

[shredhead]

Guy pissed away one of the great potential NFL careers for dope.

If only he would have borrowed Onterrio Smith's wizzinator, he wouldn't have pissed away his career.

 

[JohnnyU]

The 62nd Annual Maxwell Award

College Player of the Year <back

Ricky Williams, University of Texas

When Mack Brown took over as head football coach at the University of Texas this past season, he was faced with a dilemma. He did not like long hair. He had a policy forbidding it on every team he coached.

But at Texas, he inherited a running back named Ricky Williams, who wore his hair in dreadlocks. What's a coach to do? Mack Brown looked at the 6'1", 230 pound Williams, watched him run and decided those dreadlocks weren't so bad, after all.

"I was thinking about wearing braids myself after about the fourth game," Brown said. "Ricky is the best player I've ever seen. I think he's one of the best, if not the best, college football player ever."

Williams, who is the 62nd recipient of the Maxwell Award as Collegiate Player of the Year, broke almost every offensive record on the books. He surpassed Tony Dorsett as college football's all-time leading rusher with 6,279 yards. He also set new standards for rushing touchdowns (72), points scored (452), and all-purpose yards (7,206).

Williams helped restore the luster to the Longhorn football program. The team was 4-7 in his junior year and that was one reason why he chose to stay in school rather than enter the 1998 NFL draft. He wanted to get the Longhorns back on their feet which he did this past season as they finished 9-3.

Williams had 2,124 yards rushing as a senior, including a school-record 350 yards in one game against Iowa State. In his final regular season game, he had 259 yards on 44 carries in a hard-fought 26-24 win over Texas A&M.

"He's like the Michael Jordon of college football," A&M safety Dante Hall said. "He can run around you, he can run over you, he can catch, kind of like Michael can shoot, dunk on you, anything."

When Texas rolled over Mississippi State in the Cotton Bowl, Williams ran for 207 yards and two touchdowns. CBS network analyst Bill Maas said: "That as good a job of running as I've ever seen, period. (Williams) is powerful when he needs to be powerful. He is fast when he needs to be fast and he has moves whenever he needs them."

Williams carried himself with equal grace off the field. He dedicated his senior year to Doak Walker, the former SMU All-America, who was paralyzed in a skiing accident in January, 1998, and died nine months later. Williams met Walker the previous year when he received the Doak Walker Award as the nation's top collegiate running back. The two men struck up a friendship that continued until Walker's death.

When Walker passed away, Williams put a sticker with Walker's number 37 on the back of his helmet. The day Texas played Oklahoma, the annual rivalry staged in Dallas, Williams changed his uniform number from 34 to 37 to honor Walker's memory. After leading the Longhorns to a 34-3 victory, Williams presented the game ball and his jersey to the Walker family in the locker room.

"I knew I didn't want to embarrass myself wearing Doak's number," Williams said. "When I looked down at the 37, I started to get emotional. Doak Walker was who I want to be."

"I can understand why Doak and Ricky hit it off," said Skeeter Walker, Doak's widow. "They're both very humble, genuine and humble."

I looked through this thread and thought I made a post for sure, but I was mistaken. I think it's time to put Ricky to bed, because he has no heart, and he doesn't care about football that much in his life. When he first came into the league and was friends with Doak Walker before his death, I really liked Ricky's attitude. He wanted to make Doak proud of him and was a very close friend of his before his death. I read the ESPN article about this and was moved. I thought Ricky had the world by the balls. Then I saw him wearing a helmet during an interview, coupled with the rumors of his desire for weed, then I immediately traded him for a boat load in Fantasy Legends league. I knew right then that football would be secondary in his life. What a shame, because he probably has more talent than 99% of the backups in the NFL right now and most of the starters. Sad ending to his story, one in which I thought from the beginning would be one of great NFL history, not a footnote in the logs of NFL history.

 

[NY/NJMFDIVER]

Of course he WILL be back and you should absolutely keep him on your roster next to Vick and Barry Sanders.

So is it safe to cut Robert Smith and Cris Carter now?

 

[JohnnyU]

Of course he WILL be back and you should absolutely keep him on your roster next to Vick and Barry Sanders.

So is it safe to cut Robert Smith and Cris Carter now?

I'm with you, it's easy to make jokes about Williams, but I truly feel saddened by the way this has turned out. When he first came into the league he had more going for him than any RB in history, and I thought he had Doak in his mind for success. However, it just goes to show that our demons are sometimes stronger than our desire to succeed. In Ricky's case I don't believe he looks at it as demons, he just doesn't like football as much as he does weed and his desires to explore other things in his life. Who are we to say that he shouldn't do that? I sure as hell wouldn't want others to say what I should be doing in my life. Having said that, I thought for sure he would have gone down as one of the all-time greats, but he chose not to. Who am I to argue?

 

[bentley]

And the bolded statement is all the more reason to be disappointed. Guy pissed away one of the great potential NFL careers for dope. Earl is 50 going on 90 because he left it all out on the field. Why wouldn't I wince when I seem them side by side?

You can't take away what Ricky did in college which his why he should be prominently displayed in Austin. Please don't compare him to someone like OJ. When Ricky hurts someone besides himself than lets talk.As for your insinuation that Ricky did not leave it all on the field I think you forget the Dolphins used him like a human battering ram for two years when Ricky simply had more carries over two years than anyone in the HISTORY of the NFL which he did running behind a crappy o-line with a crappy QB and everyone knew what was coming. I recall Wansteddt blaming the Dolphins woes' on Ricky and I'll always think he's a chump for doing that. Ricky just got tired of getting abused.

Way to ignore Art Schlichter, Russell Erxleben, and Matrix 2 & 3 in my analogy.Crapola. Now I'm agreeing with JohnnyU. I may have to rethink my stance.I heard him on the sports radio station here in Austin last week. He didn't seem to think there was any way he'd return to the Dolphins. When asked if he'd like to play pro ball in Texas, he said that he'd pissed a lot of people off over the last few years, and Texas was probably the place he'd pissed the fewest people off, so he thought that would be a good idea. I can't see into his mind, but I'm still not sold that he really wants to play football for anything beyond the obvious financial reasons.

 

[JohnnyU]

Crapola. Now I'm agreeing with JohnnyU. I may have to rethink my stance.

Good God, we can't have that !!! You will ruin your reputation. Have you had too much ?

 

[ATRAIN56]

If they didnt let Odell Thurman back in they are NOT gonna let Ricky

 

[JohnnyU]

If they didnt let Odell Thurman back in they are NOT gonna let Ricky

Somehow I don't think Ricky cares.

 

[bentley]

If they didnt let Odell Thurman back in they are NOT gonna let Ricky

Odell Thurman has more problems than Ricky Williams does. I'm not sure they relate.

 

[DoubleG]

Of course he WILL be back and you should absolutely keep him on your roster next to Vick and Barry Sanders.

I loved it when Barry Sanders would get drafted in the final round in our league for several years after he retired. As far as Ricky goes, it's almost embarrassing to see all of the stuff dedicated to him here in Austin. It's not like you can take it down, but I wince every time I see something dedicated to Earl & Ricky as the Longhorns' two Heisman Trophy winners.

Why?Ricky Williams was one of the best running backs in college football history. He also led the NFL in rushing one season before flaking out...so be it.

Sometimes a person can be enough of a ####up that they mess up their legacy. Like OJ, Art Schlichter, Russell Erxleben, and Matrix 2 & 3. I'm sure they're not going to put Michael Vick's picture on the water tower in Blacksburg either.

Now imagine the water tower is in Whitesburg.That sounded funnier in my head.

 

[Defenze]

Wait a minute.......did someone say "Ricky Williams and the NFL"?

Ha....you guys kill me.......you really do.

Seriuously.......you really do.

 

[satch]

Wait a minute.......did someone say "Ricky Williams and the NFL"? Ha....you guys kill me.......you really do. Seriuously.......you really do.

From CBS Sportsline 9/15/07"Ricky Williams, RB MIANews: Suspended RB Ricky Williams is eligible to seek reinstatement by the NFL after Oct. 1 and will do so, his attorney said Friday. Williams has played only 12 NFL games since 2003. His current suspension began in April 2006 after he violated the league's drug policy for the fourth time, and a positive test for marijuana this April delayed his return. Williams' attorney, David Cornwell, said they spoke by phone Thursday. "He sounds wonderful," Cornwell said. "He sounds like he's in a great place, and I'm confident that will come through to the commissioner.Analysis: It's uncertain how quickly the 30-year-old Williams might be cleared to return -- or where he would play. He remains under contract with Miami, where he won the NFL rushing title in 2002, but first-year Dolphins coach Cam Cameron has given no indication he would want Williams. For now, keep him out of Fantasy plans unless you're in a long-term dynasty league and can hang on to him for cheap. "

 

[Defenze]

Wait a minute.......did someone say "Ricky Williams and the NFL"? Ha....you guys kill me.......you really do. Seriuously.......you really do.

From CBS Sportsline 9/15/07"Ricky Williams, RB MIANews: Suspended RB Ricky Williams is eligible to seek reinstatement by the NFL after Oct. 1 and will do so, his attorney said Friday. Williams has played only 12 NFL games since 2003. His current suspension began in April 2006 after he violated the league's drug policy for the fourth time, and a positive test for marijuana this April delayed his return. Williams' attorney, David Cornwell, said they spoke by phone Thursday. "He sounds wonderful," Cornwell said. "He sounds like he's in a great place, and I'm confident that will come through to the commissioner.Analysis: It's uncertain how quickly the 30-year-old Williams might be cleared to return -- or where he would play. He remains under contract with Miami, where he won the NFL rushing title in 2002, but first-year Dolphins coach Cam Cameron has given no indication he would want Williams. For now, keep him out of Fantasy plans unless you're in a long-term dynasty league and can hang on to him for cheap. "

My point was clear, Williams will never play another down in the NFL, on any team...........and yours is???

 

[satch]

Wait a minute.......did someone say "Ricky Williams and the NFL"? Ha....you guys kill me.......you really do. Seriuously.......you really do.

From CBS Sportsline 9/15/07"Ricky Williams, RB MIANews: Suspended RB Ricky Williams is eligible to seek reinstatement by the NFL after Oct. 1 and will do so, his attorney said Friday. Williams has played only 12 NFL games since 2003. His current suspension began in April 2006 after he violated the league's drug policy for the fourth time, and a positive test for marijuana this April delayed his return. Williams' attorney, David Cornwell, said they spoke by phone Thursday. "He sounds wonderful," Cornwell said. "He sounds like he's in a great place, and I'm confident that will come through to the commissioner.Analysis: It's uncertain how quickly the 30-year-old Williams might be cleared to return -- or where he would play. He remains under contract with Miami, where he won the NFL rushing title in 2002, but first-year Dolphins coach Cam Cameron has given no indication he would want Williams. For now, keep him out of Fantasy plans unless you're in a long-term dynasty league and can hang on to him for cheap. "

My point was clear, Williams will never play another down in the NFL, on any team...........and yours is???

I'm not sure your point was all that clear. It was a bunch of smilies and not much else. My point is that Ricky Williams is going to apply for reinstatement in October and if David Boston can be a sleeper, Ricky Williams may be a diamond in the rough.

 

[Defenze]

Wait a minute.......did someone say "Ricky Williams and the NFL"?

Ha....you guys kill me.......you really do.

Seriuously.......you really do.

From CBS Sportsline 9/15/07"Ricky Williams, RB MIA

News: Suspended RB Ricky Williams is eligible to seek reinstatement by the NFL after Oct. 1 and will do so, his attorney said Friday. Williams has played only 12 NFL games since 2003. His current suspension began in April 2006 after he violated the league's drug policy for the fourth time, and a positive test for marijuana this April delayed his return. Williams' attorney, David Cornwell, said they spoke by phone Thursday. "He sounds wonderful," Cornwell said. "He sounds like he's in a great place, and I'm confident that will come through to the commissioner.

Analysis: It's uncertain how quickly the 30-year-old Williams might be cleared to return -- or where he would play. He remains under contract with Miami, where he won the NFL rushing title in 2002, but first-year Dolphins coach Cam Cameron has given no indication he would want Williams. For now, keep him out of Fantasy plans unless you're in a long-term dynasty league and can hang on to him for cheap. "

My point was clear, Williams will never play another down in the NFL, on any team...........and yours is???

I'm not sure your point was all that clear. It was a bunch of smilies and not much else. My point is that Ricky Williams is going to apply for reinstatement in October and if David Boston can be a sleeper, Ricky Williams may be a diamond in the rough.

Do they not teach reading and comprehension in the school you went to?RICKY WILLIAMS WILL NEVER PLAY IN THE NFL AGAIN! EVAH!.

He's not a sleeper RB, he's not a "diamond in the rough". he's not a might be thing. He's done. Stick a fork in him. He's done.

If you want to waste a draft pick on him with your team, you can. And I would love to play in your league. You start Williams and I'll start.....oh say LT.....or say LJ and let see who comes out on top.

I'm sure you get my point this time?

Oh and FYI Boston got cut three days ago by the Bucs. So your comparison to Williams is closer than you know.

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

I wonder if Ricky's first couple of years in the league would have been less stressful and troubled for him if Mike Ditka hadn't traded the Saints' whole friggin' draft for him. that's a lot of pressure for a young guy entering the league...especially one who already has anxiety issues. the scrutiny was on him from day one.

I'm not defending him and all his wackiness, I'm just disappointed because I used to love watching him run, and I think he could have been truly special.

 

[Defenze]

David Boston's tenure with the Bucs is over - and possibly his career.

The Bucs released Boston after reaching an injury settlement with the 29-year-old receiver, just six days after police determined that test results showed high levels of GHB in his system at the time of his DUI arrest Aug. 23.

The Bucs replaced by Boston by re-signing kick returner Mark Jones.

General Manager Bruce Allen said the Bucs will not attempt to re-sign Boston the way they brought him back after releasing him at the start of the 2006 season.

'''Yeah, I think we've moved on,'' Allen said. ""And we're hoping this group stays healthy and we move forward.''

Since his arrest last month, Boston had maintained he was not under the influence when police found him slumped over the steering wheel at a Pinellas Park intersection.

Two days after his arrest, Allen said there was no 'objective evidence' to support the charges. But all that changed last week when a unrinalysis revealed Boston had high levels of GHB in his system.

Williams and Boston were spotted yesterday together, headed toward Mexico with a tall blond and two bottles. One bottle of teqiula and another of an "unknown" substance. These two truly deserve each other.

 

[pgreenfan]

David Boston's tenure with the Bucs is over - and possibly his career.

The Bucs released Boston after reaching an injury settlement with the 29-year-old receiver, just six days after police determined that test results showed high levels of GHB in his system at the time of his DUI arrest Aug. 23.

The Bucs replaced by Boston by re-signing kick returner Mark Jones.

General Manager Bruce Allen said the Bucs will not attempt to re-sign Boston the way they brought him back after releasing him at the start of the 2006 season.

'''Yeah, I think we've moved on,'' Allen said. ""And we're hoping this group stays healthy and we move forward.''

Since his arrest last month, Boston had maintained he was not under the influence when police found him slumped over the steering wheel at a Pinellas Park intersection.

Two days after his arrest, Allen said there was no 'objective evidence' to support the charges. But all that changed last week when a unrinalysis revealed Boston had high levels of GHB in his system.

Williams and Boston were spotted yesterday together, headed toward Mexico with a tall blond and two bottles. One bottle of teqiula and another of an "unknown" substance. These two truly deserve each other.

I will be surprised if Williams isn't given another shot in the NFL and am really hoping it happens if that is what he wants. I have met him (doubt you have) and found him to be a truly kind individual, without a doubt of all the professional athletes that I have come into contact with he is in the top 3 as far as being a nice person.

 

[Defenze]

David Boston's tenure with the Bucs is over - and possibly his career.

The Bucs released Boston after reaching an injury settlement with the 29-year-old receiver, just six days after police determined that test results showed high levels of GHB in his system at the time of his DUI arrest Aug. 23.

The Bucs replaced by Boston by re-signing kick returner Mark Jones.

General Manager Bruce Allen said the Bucs will not attempt to re-sign Boston the way they brought him back after releasing him at the start of the 2006 season.

'''Yeah, I think we've moved on,'' Allen said. ""And we're hoping this group stays healthy and we move forward.''

Since his arrest last month, Boston had maintained he was not under the influence when police found him slumped over the steering wheel at a Pinellas Park intersection.

Two days after his arrest, Allen said there was no 'objective evidence' to support the charges. But all that changed last week when a unrinalysis revealed Boston had high levels of GHB in his system.

Williams and Boston were spotted yesterday together, headed toward Mexico with a tall blond and two bottles. One bottle of teqiula and another of an "unknown" substance. These two truly deserve each other.

I will be surprised if Williams isn't given another shot in the NFL and am really hoping it happens if that is what he wants. I have met him (doubt you have) and found him to be a truly kind individual, without a doubt of all the professional athletes that I have come into contact with he is in the top 3 as far as being a nice person.

You are correct. Ricky is a nice person. You are wrong in that I have met Ricky. At a card show in N.O. Again very nice, soft spoken guy. But that doesn't cut it with the NFL. Ricky cut his own throat and can blame no one but himself. Can people change? Of course he can. Has he changed? Who knows. The one thing we do know is that his reinstatement to the league is in the hands of a man who just slapped a head coach, in the NFL, with a half a million dollar fine for cheating. Ricky is a player who obviously has or had a drug problem. Goodell has enough headaches without having to decide whether he should let a head case drug addict back in the league.

Again, forget about Ricky getting back in the league. Pray for him. You may need the practice and he certainly needs the prayers.

 

[kupcho1]

I was wondering why someone picked him up in my league yesterday.

Of course this guy makes about a dozen transactions a week, but this one stood out.

 

[bcr8f]

This is strictly a money decision... of which, he has none.No, he's not serious and will never be more than a backup RB again. A shame really.

Any proof to back that up?No he probably won't and that is a shame because he was tested 3 times a week for the past couple of years(including in Canada). If he wanted to quit he should have just quit. I think he likes playing but probably won't again.

 

[bcr8f]

You are correct. Ricky is a nice person. You are wrong in that I have met Ricky. At a card show in N.O. Again very nice, soft spoken guy. But that doesn't cut it with the NFL. Ricky cut his own throat and can blame no one but himself. Can people change? Of course he can. Has he changed? Who knows. The one thing we do know is that his reinstatement to the league is in the hands of a man who just slapped a head coach, in the NFL, with a half a million dollar fine for cheating. Ricky is a player who obviously has or had a drug problem. Goodell has enough headaches without having to decide whether he should let a head case drug addict back in the league.Again, forget about Ricky getting back in the league. Pray for him. You may need the practice and he certainly needs the prayers.

Cut his throat? That's disgusting. Many people have jobs where they smoke a little weed off duty but because this is the NFL he's banned. Sure it's illegal but so are many other things (like gambling) that people do on a regular basis.

 

[Defenze]

You are correct. Ricky is a nice person. You are wrong in that I have met Ricky. At a card show in N.O. Again very nice, soft spoken guy. But that doesn't cut it with the NFL. Ricky cut his own throat and can blame no one but himself. Can people change? Of course he can. Has he changed? Who knows. The one thing we do know is that his reinstatement to the league is in the hands of a man who just slapped a head coach, in the NFL, with a half a million dollar fine for cheating. Ricky is a player who obviously has or had a drug problem. Goodell has enough headaches without having to decide whether he should let a head case drug addict back in the league.Again, forget about Ricky getting back in the league. Pray for him. You may need the practice and he certainly needs the prayers.

Cut his throat? That's disgusting. Many people have jobs where they smoke a little weed off duty but because this is the NFL he's banned. Sure it's illegal but so are many other things (like gambling) that people do on a regular basis.

Sorry not biting.