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would you guys consider ricky williams for the league minimum? he may not help this year, but julius jones probably won't be with us next year, and it is unlikely that cleveland will suck enough to secure the first pick in the draft for us.
if we can get the guy cheap on a 2 or 3 years performance based contract, then i am not sure it is a bad idea. of course, he and marion barber may be too much alike to truly complement each other. michael turner from san diego is better, but he will cost a lot more.
Blasts from the past
Dolphins running back Ricky Williams faxed his reinstatement application to the NFL on Monday, hoping commissioner Roger Goodell clears him to play sooner rather than later.
Williams is said to be in the best mental condition of his career and absolutely wants to resume playing football.
The Dolphins, who hold his rights, have had no contact with Williams for months, a sign that Miami is not interested in bringing him back. But if Miami harbors any hopes of trading Williams –- and there actually could be a small market for his services -– then the league would have to reinstate him by Oct. 16, which is the trade deadline.
Ricky Williams, RB
Career statistics
Games: 82
Att: 1,757
Yds: 7,097
Avg: 4.0
Rush/rec TD: 47/4
If it does not, then Miami likely would release Williams. If Williams were released, he would be free to sign with any team. As a vested veteran –- who happens to still be playing for the rookie minimum –- Williams would have the right to sign where he wants.
Where Williams would land is speculative, at best. He is considered an icon in Texas, and it's possible the Dallas Cowboys could consider visiting with him. Green Bay also needs a running back, and Williams might be an upgrade over some of the Packers' players. And Tampa Bay could be in the market for a running back after losing Cadillac Williams.
if we can get the guy cheap on a 2 or 3 years performance based contract, then i am not sure it is a bad idea. of course, he and marion barber may be too much alike to truly complement each other. michael turner from san diego is better, but he will cost a lot more.
Blasts from the past
Dolphins running back Ricky Williams faxed his reinstatement application to the NFL on Monday, hoping commissioner Roger Goodell clears him to play sooner rather than later.
Williams is said to be in the best mental condition of his career and absolutely wants to resume playing football.
The Dolphins, who hold his rights, have had no contact with Williams for months, a sign that Miami is not interested in bringing him back. But if Miami harbors any hopes of trading Williams –- and there actually could be a small market for his services -– then the league would have to reinstate him by Oct. 16, which is the trade deadline.
Career statistics
Games: 82
Att: 1,757
Yds: 7,097
Avg: 4.0
Rush/rec TD: 47/4
If it does not, then Miami likely would release Williams. If Williams were released, he would be free to sign with any team. As a vested veteran –- who happens to still be playing for the rookie minimum –- Williams would have the right to sign where he wants.
Where Williams would land is speculative, at best. He is considered an icon in Texas, and it's possible the Dallas Cowboys could consider visiting with him. Green Bay also needs a running back, and Williams might be an upgrade over some of the Packers' players. And Tampa Bay could be in the market for a running back after losing Cadillac Williams.
