According to agent Rickey WILL be in Dolphins camp in July

[jksmith269]

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]

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]

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.

[jksmith269]

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]

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

David

[Chocolate Lab]

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]

And Ricky Williams can sit and watch behind Ronnie Brown.

[bbgun]

I hope he doesn't expect a warm welcome.

[DallasEast]

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.

[Big Country]

A few things from this thread that stick out to me...
It sounds like Saban is saying all the right things. He sounds like a player's coach, and someone who will stick up for his players. Should be a good fit as head coach in Mia.

If Ricky is under 200 lbs as now advertised, he better have picked up some speed during his world reefer tour. He had better show proof of some cobra like first step or he will be ground meat for opposing linebackers.

Ricky needs to give O. Smith a call to investigate ways to conceal "the original whizzinator" during travel instead of carrying that stuff through airports. Plus, Ricky W. owes Mia. 8.6 million of his signing bonus for his abrupt retirement, it sure is gonna suck to be playing for just chee-toes. Oh well, munchies anyone?

[DallasEast]

Originally Posted by aardvark

A few things from this thread that stick out to me...
It sounds like Saban is saying all the right things. He sounds like a player's coach, and someone who will stick up for his players. Should be a good fit as head coach in Mia.

Being an LSU fan, I have to agree with your assessment.

[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????

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!!!

[bobbie brewskie]

Originally Posted by aardvark

If Ricky is under 200 lbs as now advertised, he better have picked up some speed during his world reefer tour. He had better show proof of some cobra like first step or he will be ground meat for opposing linebackers.

wait hes under 200 lbs . . . was he smoking crack as well?

[Dave_in-NC]

"He just returned from a respected yoga teaching center in India," said Steinberg, who added that Williams is now a certified yoga instructor. "

LMAO A yoga training center. Yeah ok.

[Redball Express]

I'd like to see him in Miami.

How quickly Cowboy fans want to forget the Irvin arrest and trial and all the confusion it brought to the team. It went a long ways to destroying team chemistry just like the Williams deal in Miami has.

And Irvin's brush with the law also served to hasten the departure of Switzer, a coach many wanted out of Dallas. Similar to some players feeling Williams leaving hasten Wannsteadt leaving. Probably very true.

Or what about our Duane Thomas and him calling Landry a 'Plastic Man' and retiring rather than play anymore.

Years later..Thomas' problems have gone away with time and now he gets interviewed and quoted about his role in the '72 SB win.

Or what about Rapheal Septien, a kicker for us. Child molestation charges. Or Lanze Rentzel, indecent exposure charges. We got our own gallery of dudes, too.

Time heals all wounds.

So everybody stop with the piling on.

Remember, we are the team that has brought back guys from Bi-Polar disorders, shootings and knifings to play for us. Our starting QB 2003 had failed the drug test 2-3 times and still we played him..?

To scream about Williams and Miami making up is crazy. This stuff happens to all teams sometimes. It's happened to us more than once.

If Williams wants to return after all this and make amends to the 'Fins for what he's done, I say..

Great..!!

Who cares..? The Fins, like us, are bottom feeders of the NFL and need all the help we can get. Saban probably can salvage William's career.

Actually, I'd like to have him in Dallas if he's committed to playing. the guy can carry a team.

Something even Jujo hasn't established yet.

Later.

parcellswaterboy