flgreen Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Ricky Williams tees off on the Dolphins, Sparano Posted by Mike Florio on January 4, 2011, 7:08 AM EST Ricky Williams, Chad Henne He arrived in 2002, he retired in 2004, he was suspended in 2006, and now he’s leaving in 2011. Running back Ricky Williams made clear on Monday that his time with the Dolphins has ended. Williams described playing for coach Tony Sparano as “not a great fit for me,” via Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post. “It was an experience for me, and I learned a lot about myself and I got better as a football player, but at the same time, I didn’t enjoy it,” Williams told Sid Rosenberg during his weekly radio show on WQAM. “For me it’s about playing football, it’s about having a good time and it’s about working hard.” He didn’t have to work very hard in 2010; Williams said that he didn’t have to take an Advil all season. But Williams still ran the ball 159 times for 673 yards, 14 yards more than his full-season totals for 2008, and he became the franchise’s all-time leader in rushing attempts on Sunday, passing Hall of Famer Larry Csonka. Williams criticized Sparano for micromanaging the team, and Williams believes Sparano lost the locker room. Williams also said that the team was not prepared for the regular-season finale at New England. “Usually after a rough season there’s a sense of relief when it’s over with, but I didn’t feel like that,” Williams said. “It’s the contrast with what they have going on in New England and what we have going on here, and it’s a very stark contrast.” The good news for Williams is that his contract is expiring, so he can leave. “It seems like now is time to move on,” Williams said. “I was drafted in 1999, and this is the first time I’ve been a free agent. I’m excited to see what happens.” Somewhere in New Jersey, Jets coach Rex Ryan’s interest has been piqued. And Williams threw in one more message aimed at doing so. “I like watching the Jets play,” Williams said. Though he’s 34 and has plenty of wear and tear, he also has a lot of tread left on the tires. The fact that he teed off on his current head coach could be viewed as a possible negative, because it means that Williams eventually will do the same thing to his next head coach. Of all the coaches in the NFL, Rex Ryan seems to be the last one who would worry or care about that. The bigger problem is that the Jets have a crowded house at tailback, with Shonn Greene and LaDainian Tomlinson and, suddenly in Week 17, Joe McKnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Pats* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscode1 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Pats* Have to agree...looks like Ricky threw out a lifeline to Beli and Rex with the hopes he can turn the tables on the Phish and Sparano. The Pats would seem the more likely situation at this point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Have to agree...looks like Ricky threw out a lifeline to Beli and Rex with the hopes he can turn the tables on the Phish and Sparano. The Pats would seem the more likely situation at this point... Probably, but LT has a fair chance to be gone this off season. He faded in December. Williams might be a good option if he is cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Ricky Williams tees off on the Dolphins, Sparano Posted by Mike Florio on January 4, 2011, 7:08 AM EST Ricky Williams, Chad Henne He arrived in 2002, he retired in 2004, he was suspended in 2006, and now he’s leaving in 2011. Running back Ricky Williams made clear on Monday that his time with the Dolphins has ended. Williams described playing for coach Tony Sparano as “not a great fit for me,” via Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post. “It was an experience for me, and I learned a lot about myself and I got better as a football player, but at the same time, I didn’t enjoy it,” Williams told Sid Rosenberg during his weekly radio show on WQAM. “For me it’s about playing football, it’s about having a good time and it’s about working hard.” He didn’t have to work very hard in 2010; Williams said that he didn’t have to take an Advil all season. But Williams still ran the ball 159 times for 673 yards, 14 yards more than his full-season totals for 2008, and he became the franchise’s all-time leader in rushing attempts on Sunday, passing Hall of Famer Larry Csonka. Williams criticized Sparano for micromanaging the team, and Williams believes Sparano lost the locker room. Williams also said that the team was not prepared for the regular-season finale at New England. “Usually after a rough season there’s a sense of relief when it’s over with, but I didn’t feel like that,” Williams said. “It’s the contrast with what they have going on in New England and what we have going on here, and it’s a very stark contrast.” The good news for Williams is that his contract is expiring, so he can leave. “It seems like now is time to move on,” Williams said. “I was drafted in 1999, and this is the first time I’ve been a free agent. I’m excited to see what happens.” Somewhere in New Jersey, Jets coach Rex Ryan’s interest has been piqued. And Williams threw in one more message aimed at doing so. “I like watching the Jets play,” Williams said. Though he’s 34 and has plenty of wear and tear, he also has a lot of tread left on the tires. The fact that he teed off on his current head coach could be viewed as a possible negative, because it means that Williams eventually will do the same thing to his next head coach. Of all the coaches in the NFL, Rex Ryan seems to be the last one who would worry or care about that. The bigger problem is that the Jets have a crowded house at tailback, with Shonn Greene and LaDainian Tomlinson and, suddenly in Week 17, Joe McKnight. It doesn't mean that at all. It means that his current head coach is an incompetent boob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisYearsModel Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 What, Sparano doesn't smoke weed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 god i hope he doesnt come here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua4ever04 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Ricky looked a half step slower at times this year but still showed some occasional burst. So, that said, he'll probably go somewhere else and run for 1,000 yards. Ricky would be a great running mate for Shone Greene (assuming you guys get rid of drag a$$, no good Tomlinson.) Ricky to the Jets, Ronnie to the Pats sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 34. A running back. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Love Ricky Williams and everything he stands for. But no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I don't want us to be a home for old broken down players looking for that last paycheck. If they want to come when they can actually play and take a lower salary that's different. But I've had enough of old washed up players that don't contribute down the stretch after watching LT. LT should have retired, and hopefully he gets the message and does so this offseason. The man is totally done. The Chargers were right to get rid of him. I remember watching them try and get this bum a TD last year down the stretch, and it was painfully obvious LT was done and couldn't do it. He's still a good pass catcher, can block on passing downs somewhat well, and has a lot of knowledge. In a spot here and there he can even run the ball, such as if your starters got injured. But that's it. He's been worthless after the bye this year, and Greene would have scored those TDs in the playoffs himself. Next year has got to be Greene's year. Match him up with another RB like McKnight or draft another one to take the load off. Greene is like Marion Barber III, he won't be able to carry the load but can drop the hammer especially in the 4th quarter otherwise. The guy you pair him up with doesn't even have to be that good, because Greene will wear out the other defense anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmikeisback Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 No no. A billion times no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFan220 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 pass...well i guess with ricky it would be puff-puff PASS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I don't want us to be a home for old broken down players looking for that last paycheck. If they want to come when they can actually play and take a lower salary that's different. But I've had enough of old washed up players that don't contribute down the stretch after watching LT. LT should have retired, and hopefully he gets the message and does so this offseason. The man is totally done. The Chargers were right to get rid of him. I remember watching them try and get this bum a TD last year down the stretch, and it was painfully obvious LT was done and couldn't do it. He's still a good pass catcher, can block on passing downs somewhat well, and has a lot of knowledge. In a spot here and there he can even run the ball, such as if your starters got injured. But that's it. He's been worthless after the bye this year, and Greene would have scored those TDs in the playoffs himself. Next year has got to be Greene's year. Match him up with another RB like McKnight or draft another one to take the load off. Greene is like Marion Barber III, he won't be able to carry the load but can drop the hammer especially in the 4th quarter otherwise. The guy you pair him up with doesn't even have to be that good, because Greene will wear out the other defense anyway. LT wasnt nearly as bad as you're making him out to be. He played well in the playoffs. A 24 year old LT does nothing against Pittsburgh. Greene should have gotten every carry and LT should have been brought in on passing downs. He was in great shape this season and was an upgrade over Jones imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Love Ricky Williams and everything he stands for. what exactly does he stand for??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 what exactly does he stand for??? Doin what he loves. Smoking pot, playing football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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