According to agent Rickey WILL be in Dolphins camp in July - Dallas Cowboys Forum

jksmith269 · 05-21-2005

I wonder how long he lasts at camp before quitting again?

Agent: Ricky absolutely coming to camp
Leigh Steinberg says the slimmed-down running back is excited about returning to the Dolphins.

By Greg A. Bedard

Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

Saturday, May 21, 2005

The agent for Ricky Williams said Friday the retired running back "absolutely" will report to Dolphins training camp in July.

"Ricky's made the decision he wants to play again," Leigh Steinberg said.
Asked when Williams can be expected to make a final decision about returning to the Dolphins, Steinberg said: "He has. He's expressed his desire to play this year."

Steinberg said he has been in constant contact with Williams in the past several months and especially in the past 10 days, since Williams returned to California from a monthlong stay in India.

Dolphins coach Nick Saban, who said Thursday that Williams was "very, very interested in coming back,'' was not available for comment about Steinberg's remarks. But team spokesman Harvey Greene released a statement from Saban about all topics concerning Williams.

"I'm concerned with the players that are here getting ready for the season, and my conversations with Ricky are confidential," Saban said.

Steinberg said Williams has spoken several times to Saban in recent days.

"He feels a very natural rapport with coach Saban, and I think that's a very positive factor,'' Steinberg said.

Although Steinberg insists Williams plans to return, the running back didn't sound as certain in an online chat with a Sports Illustrated reporter Wednesday night. When asked if he planned to play football again, SI.com reported that Williams said, "I honestly do not know.''

The online report also said Williams weighs 195 pounds — about 30 pounds lighter than he weighed in his last season with the Dolphins. Steinberg didn't dispute the player's reported weight.

"He just returned from a respected yoga teaching center in India," said Steinberg, who added that Williams is now a certified yoga instructor. "That is a very strenuous physical discipline which fortunately allowed him to keep in shape. But since he's been back in California, he has been working out."

Despite Williams' uncertainty in the online interview, Steinberg believes he wants to play.

"Ricky never lost his love for football. It's just a question of whether he wanted to play in the NFL," Steinberg said. "And I think in the time away he's realized that he misses it and he's excited about rejoining the Dolphins."

Williams said online that he believes he can play two more seasons.

"I've still got 4,000 yards left in me," Williams wrote, meaning a pair of 2,000-yard rushing seasons. "Who is gonna turn that down?"

Steinberg declined to comment about issues blocking Williams' return to the NFL. He faces a drug suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, and he owes the Dolphins $8.6 million for violating his contract through last summer's sudden retirement.

Williams, who reportedly tested positive for marijuana three times, can't rejoin the Dolphins until July because his retirement triggered a one-year suspension under the league's drug policy. Williams is also subject to an in-season suspension and fine.

"He owes a four-game suspension provided he comes back after the one-year anniversary of his retirement," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said.

A source said Williams is considering challenging the four-game suspension.

Steinberg wouldn't comment about Williams' personal life, but a source who has spoken to Williams said he has been drug- and alcohol-free since he enrolled at the California College of Ayurveda in Grass Valley, Calif., last fall to study holistic medicine.

"If he wasn't going to be in rehab, he was probably in the best place for him," the source said. "They don't believe in any of that stuff there."

THUMPER · 05-21-2005

I seriously doubt he will be with the Dolphins in July. If he really does come back, the only reason I can see for Miami to take him back is to trade him. He has screwed them financially and screwed his teammates last year with the way he bailed out on them.

I can't begin to wonder who would want him enough to trade anything for him though. Oakland already has Lamont Jordan otherwise they would be the frontrunners.

CowboysFan02 · 05-21-2005

That would be a fun locker room to be the first time RW walked back in there. He must be running low on pot money, if I were the Phins I wouldnt want him back unless I had a trade partner already lined up.

distinguished22 · 05-22-2005

WOW, REALLY??? Funny you should report this??? How bogus does my source sound now??????? If you're wondering what I'm talking about, let me refresh your memory, "No yours was removed because the source (Miami Herald) you said you got your info from didn't have a story that Rickey had Already agreed to return to the Dolphins. See the difference you used bogus source and said he had agreed this gives a link and is saying that they are talking which the source confirms. Your source which you didn't provide a link had diddly squat about Rickey written. See the difference."
Hmmmmmmm, you said something????

That was feedback from you when I initially posted this story! In addition to NAV22'S, "could this be total bullsh**", AJM1613's, "obviously, how many first time posters have breaking news ???, Alexander's...., etc. Hey LaTunaNostra, guess jksmith269 is Ricky's agent huh???

Like I said before, review the entire menu before ordering the CROW . Especially when you're gonna turn around & repost old news! I'm out!!!

jksmith269 · 05-22-2005

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Originally Posted by distinguished22

WOW, REALLY??? Funny you should report this??? How bogus does my source sound now??????? If you're wondering what I'm talking about, let me refresh your memory, "No yours was removed because the source (Miami Herald) you said you got your info from didn't have a story that Rickey had Already agreed to return to the Dolphins. See the difference you used bogus source and said he had agreed this gives a link and is saying that they are talking which the source confirms. Your source which you didn't provide a link had diddly squat about Rickey written. See the difference."
Hmmmmmmm, you said something????

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You know dude you don't even need to start
first you said you read it at the Miami Hereald which had neither Hide nor hair of it.

second You said he had already agreed to rejoin Miami which he hadn't.

third when it did get leaked he was "thinking" about coming back and reported on ESPN you change your story about what you posted and said you heard it on ESPN which is BS your post never had ESPN in it.

SO if you had half a brain you'd see what I posted here is legit no ands, ifs or buts about it. You can lookup the source and read it your self not like what you posted that had a bogus source.

And last if you notice I've been around a few months and have earned a little very little leeway in what I post and even posters who have been here for ever still get harassed so what the hell makes you think you shouldn't when you post something with no real source for all anyone knows your a Troll just trying to disrupt our board.

distinguished22 · 05-23-2005

Dude, are you SERIOUS??? You keep talking about differences & sources! What is the bottom line here? Ricky WILL be back in July; which is what I said initially. You can talk about all the BS & forward all of the links that you want, but you need to admit that you're a hater/biter!

By the way, you've been around a few MONTHS & you're rattling like that??? Guess it's true then! An empty can does what????? Clown please...! I was posting when we were on the first server. Just because I'm not a lifer that looks to critize everything that everyone has to say and then post ancient / irrelevant news, .... Get a life. I don't mind the criticism, it's all good. That's what the forum is for; but, let it be justified.

And as for trying to disrupt "OUR" board, please don't insult me like that! My COWBOYS' history is beyond anything that you can comprehend! If you need some proof, links, sources, memorabilia, let me know.

By the way, why are you sporting "The U" icon, I didn't think that we were associated with MORONS.

jksmith269 · 05-22-2005

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Originally Posted by distinguished22

WOW, REALLY??? Funny you should report this??? How bogus does my source sound now??????? If you're wondering what I'm talking about, let me refresh your memory, "No yours was removed because the source (Miami Herald) you said you got your info from didn't have a story that Rickey had Already agreed to return to the Dolphins. See the difference you used bogus source and said he had agreed this gives a link and is saying that they are talking which the source confirms. Your source which you didn't provide a link had diddly squat about Rickey written. See the difference."
Hmmmmmmm, you said something????

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BTW you IDIOT here is a link to your original post

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26824

and here it is quoted to refersh your memory you see the source you gave was bogus at the time.

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Originally Posted by distinguished22

Miami Herald just confirmed that Ricky Williams will return to the Dopephins in July! That dude is confused!!!

You see there is a big dang difference in what I posted and what you posted.

fortdick · 05-23-2005

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Originally Posted by distinguished22

WOW, REALLY??? Funny you should report this??? How bogus does my source sound now??????? If you're wondering what I'm talking about, let me refresh your memory, "No yours was removed because the source (Miami Herald) you said you got your info from didn't have a story that Rickey had Already agreed to return to the Dolphins. See the difference you used bogus source and said he had agreed this gives a link and is saying that they are talking which the source confirms. Your source which you didn't provide a link had diddly squat about Rickey written. See the difference."
Hmmmmmmm, you said something????

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Nors, is that you?

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jksmith269 · 05-21-2005

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Originally Posted by THUMPER

I seriously doubt he will be with the Dolphins in July. If he really does come back, the only reason I can see for Miami to take him back is to trade him. He has screwed them financially and screwed his teammates last year with the way he bailed out on them.

I can't begin to wonder who would want him enough to trade anything for him though. Oakland already has Lamont Jordan otherwise they would be the frontrunners.

A few Dolphins Players from reports on ESPN are glad RW quit last season and would love him to come back now. The reason is most players wanted Dave W gone and think RW quitting got that done. That sounds like something NORS would say "bring em back he got rid of so and so for us yeah"

dbair1967 · 05-21-2005

TO....Ricky Williams...honestly who cares?

David

Chocolate Lab · 05-21-2005

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Originally Posted by dbair1967

TO....Ricky Williams...honestly who cares?

David

Amen... Who cares about this confused doper... Even if he comes back, he's not in our division or even conference. I don't see any Cowboys relevance whatsoever.

Fletch · 05-21-2005

And Ricky Williams can sit and watch behind Ronnie Brown.

DallasEast · 05-21-2005

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Originally Posted by Fletch

And Ricky Williams can sit and watch behind Ronnie Brown.

If I'm Ronnie Brown right now, I would be pissed.

dbair1967 · 05-22-2005

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If I'm Ronnie Brown right now, I would be pissed.

why? RW probably average 3.0 yds per attempt if he does come back...Brown's eons more of a physical talent than dope head...

this whole thing is a ploy to get RW traded elsewhere

David

bbgun · 05-21-2005

I hope he doesn't expect a warm welcome.