it wasnt dumb to let either of them go. i liked both backs. but ricky does put the ball on the ground at times, isnt the same guy he was a couple years ago getting to the edge, and made some comments in the media in the offseason that just couldnt be overlooked by this staff. he was critical of sparanos treatment of players and his micromanagement. which is an issue. ricky was correct. and sparano isnt the greatest coach, but their jobs are on the line. and they cant have that in the locker room.
i dont blame them one bit. rickys not young and even if he has something left. big picture doesnt justify bringing him back. ronnie brown has a horrible injury history and wasnt as good as ricky last year. hes tight with williams, and very likely he had the same thoughts about the staff. just many reasons not to bring him back as well. i loved brown here. i think before he got injured with cam he was being used properly and on his way to one of the best years for a back in the NFL. he never realized his potential, and although solid at times, injuries derailed his career.
LJ is just as good an option as these guys. and there are alot of backs out there. the issue i have is they should have brought LJ in a long time ago. they went to camp with 3 backs, and to me thats just unacceptable