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I had just arrived in hawaii two years ago for a vacation that I always wanted. I was talking to my Dad in the airplane about how good of a person Ricky Williams was. He never complained or fussed to the coaches. Ricky Williams was a team player. When I turned on the TV, the first thing I saw was that Ricky Williams left the team. Not only did this upset me, I had no idea what was going on. Ricky Williams had no business quitting this team. He could have at least told the coaching staff his plans instead of just leaving the team cold. When I learned that Ricky Williams was suffering from depression it worried me. After I learned Ricky Williams was combating depression I wanted to give him another chance. I felt sorry for the man. The 60 minute interview made Ricky Williams seemed to be a lost man. In the back of my head I just wished he could change.

When Ricky Williams came back to the team this season I saw the same man I saw before he left the team. Never was he disappointed in his role this season. He was satisfied on splitting carries with Ronnie Brown. Ricky also was getting the league minimum in pay. When I first heard the news of Ricky Williams failing a drug test, I felt betrayed by his actions. This is much more serious than before. He basically is telling us that he doesnt care at all. We all gave him a second chance to be with this team and he ruined it. I dont want him anymore. Maybe I am rushing to conclusions on this, but if this news is true he doesnt deserve to be here. It makes me sick to the stomach to think of Ricky WIlliams. I remember a few years ago we were talking about Ricky Williams possibly making it to the hall of fame. That possibility is gone. I just hope he can fix his problems and be happy in life. But please this time dont return to play football.
 
finsgonewild said:
I had just arrived in hawaii two years ago for a vacation that I always wanted. I was talking to my Dad in the airplane about how good of a person Ricky Williams was. He never complained or fussed to the coaches. Ricky Williams was a team player. When I turned on the TV, the first thing I saw was that Ricky Williams left the team. Not only did this upset me, I had no idea what was going on. Ricky Williams had no business quitting this team. He could have at least told the coaching staff his plans instead of just leaving the team cold. When I learned that Ricky Williams was suffering from depression it worried me. After I learned Ricky Williams was combating depression I wanted to give him another chance. I felt sorry for the man. The 60 minute interview made me a lost man. In the back of my heard I just wished he could change.

When Ricky Williams came back to the team this season I saw the same man I saw before he left the team. Never was he disappointed in his role this season. He was satisfied on splitting carries with Ronnie Brown. Ricky also was getting the league minimum in pay. When I first heard the news of Ricky Williams failing a drug test, I felt betrayed by his actions. This is much more serious than before. He basically is telling us that he doesnt care at all. We all gave him a second chance to be with this team and he ruined it. I dont want him anymore. Maybe I am rushing to conclusions on this, but if this news is true he doesnt deserve to be here. It makes me sick to the stomach to think of Ricky WIlliams. I remember a few years ago we were talking about Ricky Williams possibly making it to the hall of fame. That possibility is gone. I just hope he can fix his problems and be happy in life. But please this time dont return to play football.
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i feel betryaed to.and the sad thing is,look ath the message he is sending to children out there:shakeno:
 
I'm sorry that you guys feel betrayed, but this wasn't a personal attack against you. This is part of Ricky's behaviors. I'm not suprised by any of it. Bummed out, maybe, but not upset.
I just hope that he wakes up and gets the help that he needs.
 
Why do you feel betrayed? Problem is you and a lot of others put way too much faith in this guy. I'm disappointed yes, but not surprised at all. He is what he is.
This is why Saban drafted Ronnie Brown because he knew better than to rely on this guy.
 
FemaleFinFan said:
I'm sorry that you guys feel betrayed, but this wasn't a personal attack against you. This is part of Ricky's behaviors. I'm not suprised by any of it. Bummed out, maybe, but not upset.
I just hope that he wakes up and gets the help that he needs.
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Good point. This is a whole lot different from last season. Last season it was a complete shock to us because we didn't know him as well. This season, we know his history, we know his character, we knew what to expect to an extent. I'm disappointed in Ricky, but at least this season it won't be a complete shock to our team, performance wise. Can't say we knew it was coming, but we shouldn't be surprised either.
 
The guy's a bum and a flake and will alway's be one. Time to end this chapter and rid him from the dolphin organization.
 
For all the fans saying that some people have no right to NOT forgive Ricky for retiring the first time....need to eat some crow now.

While I do not hold a grudge against him or dislike him for what he did before the 04 season, this is different. Failing a drug test is a direct result of doing something he wasn't supposed to according to league rules. If he doesn't follow those rules, this is what happens. I feel bad for him that he can't keep it in line. In my opinion, this shows lack of respect to those who believed in him, those who gave him a second chance, his teammates and us (the fans).
 
What really sucks is now the fins will be the butt of the NFL again. Just when we were starting to get some respect we look like fools again.
 
Cannonboy said:
What really sucks is now the fins will be the butt of the NFL again. Just when we were starting to get some respect we look like fools again.
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Because Ricky is gone we're the butt of the NFL again? He's just one guy and we have Ronnie. Please explain.:confused:
 
You feel betrayed?

Ever hear the saying.....Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. I think it fits perfect in this situation!
 
i aint pissed at ricky..its the offseason and weed is the same as achohol in my opinion. if a player was getting drunk/high during the season then thats different. also this whole thing about how he should be suspended for being a bad role model...thats a crock..do other leagues test during the offseason?? how about rappers and rockers? so many double standards in my mind...and i think thats what erks ricky williams.
 
I dont udnerstand why everyone thinks we look so foolish??What did we lose?
 
Dawlfan said:
i aint pissed at ricky..its the offseason and weed is the same as achohol in my opinion. if a player was getting drunk/high during the season then thats different. also this whole thing about how he should be suspended for being a bad role model...thats a crock..do other leagues test during the offseason?? how about rappers and rockers? so many double standards in my mind...and i think thats what erks ricky williams.
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I agree about the double standard. But the fact is Ricky is a member of the NFL and the NFL has its own rules. If he didn't want to abide by them, he never should have returned. You want to play/ pay off debts/ meet chicks/ whatever, you have to follow the leagues rules. Ricky obviously can't do that.
 
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