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NathanHunt said:
Me neither! I haven't had a good laugh like that for a while! CLASSIC!


But, back to the thread....

I believe there to be a few pot smokers on the board if they believe ANY TEAM will offer a trade for Ricky THIS year. And, we'd be foolish to trade him.. THIS or NEXT year.

THIS year will offer the most potential to extract a geniune effort from Ricky of any of his remaining years. He has too much to prove to the league. He also needs to get back in the good graces of the league (i.e. coaches, fans and players).

Also, many of you are dillusional if you believe Ricky has anything more than 3rd round compensation potential. I still believe E. James and S. Alexander are with their respective teams after being advertised with 2nd round compensation.

We still need to extract as much worth from Ricky as possible. Remember, 2 1st rounders was paid. And, now, we have another 1st round pick in Brown. Why ship Ricky off to another team and feed Brown to the wolves?

Instead, let's utilize a rededicated Ricky for as many years AT A DISCOUNTED salary to help ease Brown into a FULL TIME starter's roll. You know... that thing he doesn't have much experience at...... and don't forget.. this is the NFL. A league full of teams with overweight and underfed linemen just waiting to plant a Ronnie Brown tree in the ground.

Not too mention, I'm sure athletically, Ricky could teach Brown a few things.

As far as the haters proclaiming Ricky to NOT be a great back.... I don't recall many haters when Ricky was tearing up NFL defenses just a short time ago. I'm sure with Miami's illustrious history of a Dominant Run Game (???), we have a few STUD RBs just laying around collecting dust. :shakeno:

Ricky brought a running game to Miami, not Gordon or Morris or Minor or KJ Harris or Cecil Collins or Abdul-Jabbar or J Johnson or shall I go on?

How many RBs have you seen amass 587 yards in 3 games during your LIFETIME? And, with our OLine while he was here... I can assure you, it was his TALENT that got a lot of the yards.

Now, a smart coach might realize just how precarious Ricky's foothold is in the league. ESPECIALLY with the current heat on the Big 4 sports placed by the government on drug usage. And, given his talent AND health (no tendon damage or major injuries - broken bones are stronger when mended), he would be the perfect "warm body" to help ease your newly drafted Franchise RB into a starters roll. Ricky provides a great 1 - 2 punch while saving VALUABLE miles on the UPS truck. Factor in the probability Ricky will probably accept a renogiated contract as part of his return (at some point).... and you have a golden opportunity.

Meanwhile, other teams have NO leverage with Ricky and KNOW IT. WE DO.

While trying to figure out a way to rid yourself of a perfectly great athlete, let's try to grasp the totality of what Ricky offers this team for "4,000" more yards. He could give us 2 - 3 years of cheap and productive contributions.

So, how many miles do you want on your UPS truck in 5 years?

8,000 or 5,000?

He'll still be under warranty and might even pull into the shop without a scratch on him. Think wisely before you discard Ricky as a "useless" athlete.
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:eek:

Mr. Saban, I'd just like to say, I'm glad to have you here in Miami. :D
 
NathanHunt said:
I believe there to be a few pot smokers on the board if they believe ANY TEAM will offer a trade for Ricky THIS year. And, we'd be foolish to trade him.. THIS or NEXT year.

THIS year will offer the most potential to extract a geniune effort from Ricky of any of his remaining years. He has too much to prove to the league. He also needs to get back in the good graces of the league (i.e. coaches, fans and players).

Also, many of you are dillusional if you believe Ricky has anything more than 3rd round compensation potential. I still believe E. James and S. Alexander are with their respective teams after being advertised with 2nd round compensation.

We still need to extract as much worth from Ricky as possible. Remember, 2 1st rounders was paid. And, now, we have another 1st round pick in Brown. Why ship Ricky off to another team and feed Brown to the wolves?

Instead, let's utilize a rededicated Ricky for as many years AT A DISCOUNTED salary to help ease Brown into a FULL TIME starter's roll. You know... that thing he doesn't have much experience at...... and don't forget.. this is the NFL. A league full of teams with overweight and underfed linemen just waiting to plant a Ronnie Brown tree in the ground.

Not too mention, I'm sure athletically, Ricky could teach Brown a few things.

As far as the haters proclaiming Ricky to NOT be a great back.... I don't recall many haters when Ricky was tearing up NFL defenses just a short time ago. I'm sure with Miami's illustrious history of a Dominant Run Game (???), we have a few STUD RBs just laying around collecting dust. :shakeno:

Ricky brought a running game to Miami, not Gordon or Morris or Minor or KJ Harris or Cecil Collins or Abdul-Jabbar or J Johnson or shall I go on?

How many RBs have you seen amass 587 yards in 3 games during your LIFETIME? And, with our OLine while he was here... I can assure you, it was his TALENT that got a lot of the yards.

Now, a smart coach might realize just how precarious Ricky's foothold is in the league. ESPECIALLY with the current heat on the Big 4 sports placed by the government on drug usage. And, given his talent AND health (no tendon damage or major injuries - broken bones are stronger when mended), he would be the perfect "warm body" to help ease your newly drafted Franchise RB into a starters roll. Ricky provides a great 1 - 2 punch while saving VALUABLE miles on the UPS truck. Factor in the probability Ricky will probably accept a renogiated contract as part of his return (at some point).... and you have a golden opportunity.

Meanwhile, other teams have NO leverage with Ricky and KNOW IT. WE DO.

While trying to figure out a way to rid yourself of a perfectly great athlete, let's try to grasp the totality of what Ricky offers this team for "4,000" more yards. He could give us 2 - 3 years of cheap and productive contributions.

So, how many miles do you want on your UPS truck in 5 years?

8,000 or 5,000?

He'll still be under warranty and might even pull into the shop without a scratch on him. Think wisely before you discard Ricky as a "useless" athlete.
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This is the absolute best bottom-line post on the whole Ricky matter. I applaud you, sir. :clap:
 
inFINSible said:
:eek:

Mr. Saban, I'd just like to say, I'm glad to have you here in Miami. :D
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Knowing inFins.... let's just say I'm a cautiously hopetimistic of that statement.

However, that looks like a double-edged sword that I wouldn't touch with a 10 foot Ricky pole.

Dare I ask how much sarcasm was in that statement.

:D
 
DrAstroZoom said:
This is the absolute best bottom-line post on the whole Ricky matter. I applaud you, sir. :clap:
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It's nice to know ALL of the TIME I spend on this board at WORK is paying off!

:lol:

I appreciate the reply!
 
I'll give you a couple reasons why Ricky will not start.

1. He hasn't played football since 03
2. Eventhough he was at minicamp last year, he hasn't had pads on since 03
3. He has to serve a 4 game suspension
4. He's 195 pounds
 
NathanHunt said:
Knowing inFins.... let's just say I'm a cautiously hopetimistic of that statement.

However, that looks like a double-edged sword that I wouldn't touch with a 10 foot Ricky pole.

Dare I ask how much sarcasm was in that statement.

:D
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Not a bit....Great post....seriously.
 
NathanHunt said:
It's nice to know ALL of the TIME I spend on this board at WORK is paying off!

:lol:

I appreciate the reply!
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De nada. In fact, you've been temporarily immortalized (how's that for an oxymoron?) in my signature.
 
DrAstroZoom said:
De nada. In fact, you've been temporarily immortalized (how's that for an oxymoron?) in my signature.
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I'm speekless. :wink:
 
BavarianFinFan said:
Will the 4 game suspension start in the preseason or the regular season ?
Is there a chance he can be lined up against the broncos ?
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i think he can play during the preseason but the 4 game suspension is in effect the first regular season game ... i think...
 
I believe last year it was Onterio Smith with a 3rd strike against him in the drug program. If I recall, he played during the pre-season... then challenged his suspension and played two more weeks while he was awaiting the decision. He was then suspended weeks 3, 4, 5, and 6.. comming back in week 7.

So yes, I belive that Ricky would be cleared to play in the pre-season. It may actually be a blessing in disguise that we've got 4 preseason games for him to get reacclimated.
 
Wow ... I hadn't thought he would be pre-season eligible. That would be HUGE.
 
DrAstroZoom said:
Wow ... I hadn't thought he would be pre-season eligible. That would be HUGE.
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Yea... to think he'd have the preseason to get somewhat back in "hitting" shape... rest for 4 - 5 weeks, while continuing to get back in shape, and then be back.

That 4 game suspension helps him out.... in a DUBIous way.

:roflmao:

(couldn't resist!)
 
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