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In 2002 Ricky Williams dominated the NFL unlike any Dolphin back had ever done before. Williams was the second coming of Earl Cambell, running for 16 touchdowns and over 1,800 yards, at a clip of 4.8 yards per carry. Williams then followed 2002 with another solid season, cementing himself as one of the top running backs in the NFL, which is something the Dolphins had not had in the last 20 years.

What most Dolphin fans remember are Ricky's monstrous physique and nimble feet, a unique and almost unstoppable combination for an NFL back.

I've got news for Dolphins fans who think that Ricky is going to come back to help Miami rebound from last year's 4-12 disaster... that Ricky is gone forever and is never coming back.

You would have to be totally blinded by Ricky's unearthly physical tools to actually believe that he still has passion for the game and is not solely concerned with the $8.6 million he owes the Dolphins.

How could someone that cared about the game or his teammates walk out a week before training camp?

Some people say that Ricky should get a second chance.

How many second chances should a person get? Ricky has already failed four drug tests, and has fathered three children with three different women.

I thought that Ricky was getting a second chance with the Dolphins after he was traded by the Saints.

Besides how can you give someone a second, third, or tenth chance when they went an entire year saying that they did nothing wrong? When Ricky was asked by Mike Wallace and 60 minutes if he was sorry for what he had done, Williams said with a smirk on his face, that he had done nothing to be sorry about.

On Monday, in front of his teammates and the media, Williams says that he is all the sudden sorry? I'm not buying it.

"I'm very regretful that people were hurt in the process and I do realize that to a lot of people it comes off as very, very selfish," said Ricky midway through his press conference. Williams isn't admitting to being "very, very selfish," he is only admitting that his actions last year are perceived by everyone else as selfish.

When asked why he quit, Wiliams said, "Why? Why? I don't know? I don't know?" Can you see Ricky's passion for football in that quote? Can you see Ricky's passion to win the Super Bowl in that quote? I can't.

He says his sorry, but then when asked if he regrets his decision Ricky said, "It's hard to regret it myself just because, you know, I had an incredible year." It doesn't sound to me that he is truly sorry.

I don't blame Nick Saban for bringing Ricky back, because the Dolphins have nothing to lose, but the Ricky Williams who ran for all those yards and touchdowns is never coming back.
 
As I appreciate your opinion, I also disagree. Until the man plays in October, noone knows what to expect. I, as you, have an issue with RW's decisions last year, but last year is over and the future is all that counts. Be perfect and you can judge,, Are you?
 
your right he may never be the same back that he was, but in the nfl if you don't suit up prepared to play you are going to get hurt. Whether he is playing for the money or not he will play hard. I don't see any reason that he can't be the same back as before. Just from a football stand point it was a no brainer to bring Williams back. He was never going to re-pay the 8.6 that he owes. He doesn' have it. Now we have a potential all pro back playing for the league minmium. He provides great depth. I truely dont' beleive that the team will let him be a distraction. If he quits again, or fails another drug test so what we don't loose a thing were already deep at the position.
 
Marino2Clayton said:
In 2002 Ricky Williams dominated the NFL unlike any Dolphin back had ever done before. Williams was the second coming of Earl Cambell, running for 16 touchdowns and over 1,800 yards, at a clip of 4.8 yards per carry. Williams then followed 2002 with another solid season, cementing himself as one of the top running backs in the NFL, which is something the Dolphins had not had in the last 20 years.

What most Dolphin fans remember are Ricky's monstrous physique and nimble feet, a unique and almost unstoppable combination for an NFL back.

I've got news for Dolphins fans who think that Ricky is going to come back to help Miami rebound from last year's 4-12 disaster... that Ricky is gone forever and is never coming back.

You would have to be totally blinded by Ricky's unearthly physical tools to actually believe that he still has passion for the game and is not solely concerned with the $8.6 million he owes the Dolphins.

How could someone that cared about the game or his teammates walk out a week before training camp?

Some people say that Ricky should get a second chance.

How many second chances should a person get? Ricky has already failed four drug tests, and has fathered three children with three different women.

I thought that Ricky was getting a second chance with the Dolphins after he was traded by the Saints.

Besides how can you give someone a second, third, or tenth chance when they went an entire year saying that they did nothing wrong? When Ricky was asked by Mike Wallace and 60 minutes if he was sorry for what he had done, Williams said with a smirk on his face, that he had done nothing to be sorry about.

On Monday, in front of his teammates and the media, Williams says that he is all the sudden sorry? I'm not buying it.

"I'm very regretful that people were hurt in the process and I do realize that to a lot of people it comes off as very, very selfish," said Ricky midway through his press conference. Williams isn't admitting to being "very, very selfish," he is only admitting that his actions last year are perceived by everyone else as selfish.

When asked why he quit, Wiliams said, "Why? Why? I don't know? I don't know?" Can you see Ricky's passion for football in that quote? Can you see Ricky's passion to win the Super Bowl in that quote? I can't.

He says his sorry, but then when asked if he regrets his decision Ricky said, "It's hard to regret it myself just because, you know, I had an incredible year." It doesn't sound to me that he is truly sorry.

I don't blame Nick Saban for bringing Ricky back, because the Dolphins have nothing to lose, but the Ricky Williams who ran for all those yards and touchdowns is never coming back.
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I respect your opinion, but I disagree. We were all upset when Ricky left, but we need also to able to let it go. I'am not perfect and I'am not going to jugde someone else. Was his decision. Ricky is back, if the coaches and the team accept him, why we should not.
 
Marino2Clayton said:
In 2002 Ricky Williams dominated the NFL unlike any Dolphin back had ever done before. Williams was the second coming of Earl Cambell, running for 16 touchdowns and over 1,800 yards, at a clip of 4.8 yards per carry. Williams then followed 2002 with another solid season, cementing himself as one of the top running backs in the NFL, which is something the Dolphins had not had in the last 20 years.

What most Dolphin fans remember are Ricky's monstrous physique and nimble feet, a unique and almost unstoppable combination for an NFL back.

I've got news for Dolphins fans who think that Ricky is going to come back to help Miami rebound from last year's 4-12 disaster... that Ricky is gone forever and is never coming back.

You would have to be totally blinded by Ricky's unearthly physical tools to actually believe that he still has passion for the game and is not solely concerned with the $8.6 million he owes the Dolphins.

How could someone that cared about the game or his teammates walk out a week before training camp?
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The assumption is that because the performance was good the player had a passion for the game. Maybe for most but Ricky is not like most people. We have all heard his reasons for quiting. Were not most of the reasons off the wall???

IMO his motivation for his record setting performance was proving the Saints wrong and earning his new incentives. If I am not mistaken Ricky said he stopped his meds three years ago so he was probably using marijuana when he performed his best.

Ricky is a veteran with 5 years experience in the league, he knows what it takes to compete in the NFL. Besides money can be more of a motivator than proving others wrong and he just might have both motivations again. We should find out soon enough.
 
Marino2Clayton said:
In 2002 Ricky Williams dominated the NFL unlike any Dolphin back had ever done before. Williams was the second coming of Earl Cambell, running for 16 touchdowns and over 1,800 yards, at a clip of 4.8 yards per carry. Williams then followed 2002 with another solid season, cementing himself as one of the top running backs in the NFL, which is something the Dolphins had not had in the last 20 years.

What most Dolphin fans remember are Ricky's monstrous physique and nimble feet, a unique and almost unstoppable combination for an NFL back.

I've got news for Dolphins fans who think that Ricky is going to come back to help Miami rebound from last year's 4-12 disaster... that Ricky is gone forever and is never coming back.

You would have to be totally blinded by Ricky's unearthly physical tools to actually believe that he still has passion for the game and is not solely concerned with the $8.6 million he owes the Dolphins.

How could someone that cared about the game or his teammates walk out a week before training camp?

Some people say that Ricky should get a second chance.

How many second chances should a person get? Ricky has already failed four drug tests, and has fathered three children with three different women.

I thought that Ricky was getting a second chance with the Dolphins after he was traded by the Saints.

Besides how can you give someone a second, third, or tenth chance when they went an entire year saying that they did nothing wrong? When Ricky was asked by Mike Wallace and 60 minutes if he was sorry for what he had done, Williams said with a smirk on his face, that he had done nothing to be sorry about.

On Monday, in front of his teammates and the media, Williams says that he is all the sudden sorry? I'm not buying it.

"I'm very regretful that people were hurt in the process and I do realize that to a lot of people it comes off as very, very selfish," said Ricky midway through his press conference. Williams isn't admitting to being "very, very selfish," he is only admitting that his actions last year are perceived by everyone else as selfish.

When asked why he quit, Wiliams said, "Why? Why? I don't know? I don't know?" Can you see Ricky's passion for football in that quote? Can you see Ricky's passion to win the Super Bowl in that quote? I can't.

He says his sorry, but then when asked if he regrets his decision Ricky said, "It's hard to regret it myself just because, you know, I had an incredible year." It doesn't sound to me that he is truly sorry.

I don't blame Nick Saban for bringing Ricky back, because the Dolphins have nothing to lose, but the Ricky Williams who ran for all those yards and touchdowns is never coming back.
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BLAH, Blah, Blah..Sorry, to break it to you almighty, but Ricky is back for good, and he's going to rip apart the league again.!! Yeah mon!!..
 
It seems to me now that anyone that starts a thread on the "Right" or "Wrong" of what Ricky did, is just seeking to gain some kind of attention.
Please, just "Let it Go" and let's move on. Ricky is now again part of the TEAM and I for one support the whole team
 
I agree with about everything in the commentary, except that money will not be enough to motivate him. I too do not think he will be the Ricky of 2002, rather the Ricky of 2003. There was a big difference between those two years. In contrast to 2002, Ricky was avoiding contact in 2003 - he would go out of bounds or yield to a tackle rather than powering through it. I remember thinking in 2003 that Ricky is losing his mental edge and changing to a style that would prolong his career and prevent injuries. If you ever played football, especially as a RB, I think you know what I mean. I hope we at least get the Ricky of 2003 and anything else will be a bonus, but I do not think we will get the Ricky of 2002.

BTW - why can't you judge someone unless you are perfect? That is a bunch of crap. Judge all you want, just don't cast out damnation for it. Then when someone judges you, you must be strong enough of a person to accept it, deal with it or ignore it. If we didn't judge everyone and everything we wouldn't have this site except to update us on scores, stats and breaking news. I'm not perfect - judge me all you want.
 
Marino2Clayton said:
In 2002 Ricky Williams dominated the NFL unlike any Dolphin back had ever done before. Williams was the second coming of Earl Cambell, running for 16 touchdowns and over 1,800 yards, at a clip of 4.8 yards per carry. Williams then followed 2002 with another solid season, cementing himself as one of the top running backs in the NFL, which is something the Dolphins had not had in the last 20 years.

What most Dolphin fans remember are Ricky's monstrous physique and nimble feet, a unique and almost unstoppable combination for an NFL back.

I've got news for Dolphins fans who think that Ricky is going to come back to help Miami rebound from last year's 4-12 disaster... that Ricky is gone forever and is never coming back.

You would have to be totally blinded by Ricky's unearthly physical tools to actually believe that he still has passion for the game and is not solely concerned with the $8.6 million he owes the Dolphins.

How could someone that cared about the game or his teammates walk out a week before training camp?

Some people say that Ricky should get a second chance.

How many second chances should a person get? Ricky has already failed four drug tests, and has fathered three children with three different women.

I thought that Ricky was getting a second chance with the Dolphins after he was traded by the Saints.

Besides how can you give someone a second, third, or tenth chance when they went an entire year saying that they did nothing wrong? When Ricky was asked by Mike Wallace and 60 minutes if he was sorry for what he had done, Williams said with a smirk on his face, that he had done nothing to be sorry about.

On Monday, in front of his teammates and the media, Williams says that he is all the sudden sorry? I'm not buying it.

"I'm very regretful that people were hurt in the process and I do realize that to a lot of people it comes off as very, very selfish," said Ricky midway through his press conference. Williams isn't admitting to being "very, very selfish," he is only admitting that his actions last year are perceived by everyone else as selfish.

When asked why he quit, Wiliams said, "Why? Why? I don't know? I don't know?" Can you see Ricky's passion for football in that quote? Can you see Ricky's passion to win the Super Bowl in that quote? I can't.

He says his sorry, but then when asked if he regrets his decision Ricky said, "It's hard to regret it myself just because, you know, I had an incredible year." It doesn't sound to me that he is truly sorry.

I don't blame Nick Saban for bringing Ricky back, because the Dolphins have nothing to lose, but the Ricky Williams who ran for all those yards and touchdowns is never coming back.
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I'm afraid I have to disagree also. Look we all knew what were getting when we got Ricky. He's a a different character. Different people do different things for different reasons. I get Ricky and I understand what he did. I forgive him. His heart wasn't in it last year and he walked away. Call it quitting if you want, but thats not the point. I'm not disappointed for what he did. When he did it is what I have a problem with.

I have a friend who is an architect with a 6 figure salary who I went to college with. He's not happy. Single, great girlfriend, beautiful home. The American dream. He's leaving his job in November to go volunteer in Costa Rica for Habitat for Humanity for 2 years. :eek: Yeah, thats exactly what I said. But if thats what makes him happy and he's at peace with it, fine.

Ricky did what he did for his own happiness and to find that inner peace we all strive for. He did what he wanted to do when he wanted to and that's the greatest feeling of freedom anyone can ask for.

I think because of the experience he has had, he's going to come back better than before. No I'm no saying he's going to rush for 2,000 yards. But he's going to be a better football player, a better teammate, a better human being and a better father. He has god given talent and being away for a year on a soul searching journey is not going to make that disappear.
 
pdonavant said:
It seems to me now that anyone that starts a thread on the "Right" or "Wrong" of what Ricky did, is just seeking to gain some kind of attention.
Please, just "Let it Go" and let's move on. Ricky is now again part of the TEAM and I for one support the whole team
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Then don't read and reply to these threads. Some of us are still sore about the whole thing. I understand and accept that it is a business and they had to let him come back. If I was a player I too would accept him back, but I certainly wouldn't like it.

I also support the whole team and accept what they do with it, but don't ask me to shut up and not talk about the issues going on with the team. We don't have to be 'yes' men and women.
 
clownfish said:
Yeah, get over it man. This kind of commentary is not constructive. Waste of virtual space.
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Love that sig Clownfish!!!

I don't know..but that caption did get me fired up!! :fire:
 
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