I'm a Bills fan and proud of it, but I'm not here to "rub it in" in regards to Ricky Williams. I'm still hoping that this is some sort of negotiating ploy (maybe hoping beyond hope). The guy is fun to watch. On the field, he gives you everything he has and you can't ask for any more than that.
Does anyone here know whether or not the team had ANY inkling that this could happen? Had he said anything to the organization before about possibly retiring early? If so, then it's bad timing (after the draft and after free agents like Corey Dillon and Eddie George were gone), but not underhanded. If he just blindsided the organization, then I think that's a crappy move. To the best of my knowledge (and some of you may be able to shed more light on this than I can), the Dolphins have dealt with him in a fair and square manner from the time he arrived. He actually seemed to lighten up and enjoy things more there, or maybe that was just him putting on a brave front. If he just left them high and dry, then that was wrong. Sure, everyone has the right to change their mind and all, but a little advance notice wouldn't hurt, now would it? Even at a job, people usually give the employer 2 weeks notice when they're ready to leave (unless there's bad blood or something like that). What gives?
Does anyone here know whether or not the team had ANY inkling that this could happen? Had he said anything to the organization before about possibly retiring early? If so, then it's bad timing (after the draft and after free agents like Corey Dillon and Eddie George were gone), but not underhanded. If he just blindsided the organization, then I think that's a crappy move. To the best of my knowledge (and some of you may be able to shed more light on this than I can), the Dolphins have dealt with him in a fair and square manner from the time he arrived. He actually seemed to lighten up and enjoy things more there, or maybe that was just him putting on a brave front. If he just left them high and dry, then that was wrong. Sure, everyone has the right to change their mind and all, but a little advance notice wouldn't hurt, now would it? Even at a job, people usually give the employer 2 weeks notice when they're ready to leave (unless there's bad blood or something like that). What gives?
