Ricky Williams cleared to report Sunday to Dolphins

wilheim · Jul 20, 2005

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams has been cleared by the NFL to report Sunday with the rest of the team for the start of training camp, a year and a day after he abruptly retired.
The league's 2002 rushing champion decided to seek reinstatement after sitting out last season. He still faces a four-game suspension at the start of the season for violating the NFL substance abuse program.
"We've taken the steps necessary to ensure an on-time arrival, and he's excited about rejoining his team," said Williams' agent, Leigh Steinberg.

The NFL cleared Williams to report on the first day of camp without incurring a further violation of the drug program, league spokesman Greg Aiello said Tuesday. Williams acknowledged shortly after retiring that he failed drug tests and faced a suspension for testing positive three times for marijuana.

Associated Press

Fishhead · Jul 20, 2005

This team is choked full of CHARACTERS!

The Dolphins will be one of the most entertaining and interesting teams to watch play this season.

Dante · Jul 20, 2005

I am flabergasted that the dolphins even want this pothead back..but seeing how Miami is projected to stink it up this season, this may be there only shot

TTinCO · Jul 20, 2005

Does anyone understand how his 1 season suspension turned into 4 games?

ClipJoint · Jul 20, 2005

TTinCO said:
Does anyone understand how his 1 season suspension turned into 4 games?

Ridiculous...anyone who gets busted for steroids or any other drug should just go take a vacation for a year. The NFL has really set a bad example here.

By the way, how in the hell would any of his teammates take him back even with an apology? He quit on them without even giving them a chance to get a replacement. That was the most bush league move I have ever seen. He was their entire offense.

royalfan · Jul 20, 2005

Being a huge Dolphin fan, it was very bush league, but I would like to think that they can somehow forgive and forget if it helps the team improve. They are very short on talent and can use anything they can get.

TTinCO · Jul 20, 2005

Given the way that he screwed the Dolphins over last year, it would be really interesting to know how the players REALLY feel about him coming back.

ClipJoint · Jul 20, 2005

royalfan said:
Being a huge Dolphin fan, it was very bush league, but I would like to think that they can somehow forgive and forget if it helps the team improve. They are very short on talent and can use anything they can get.

How could you ever trust a guy like that and count on him? You can forgive almost anything except quitting in sports.

royalfan · Jul 20, 2005

It will be tough but necessary.

volhound · Jul 20, 2005

Is he not gonna get the hell knocked out of himself in practice?

On a sidenote: wouldn't you love to hear the comments by the defenses he will face every time he gets tackled. They should offer pay per view and have him miked up!
Someone should start a thread of the comments he will receive throughout the season by opposing defenses.

"smoke this"

defenses could call themselves the "weed control" during Dolphins week or "weedeater" "chronic hitters" "joint jackers" " or they could put tape on their helmuts wit "Ortho" on it or "DEA"
:bong: :smoker2:

Jarbo · Jul 20, 2005

If and when he does play; he's not even going to be the starter.

Mop up change of pace 2nd teamer at best. Maybe they will have him return punts and kicks, that would be fun to watch.

Mr.Smith · Jul 20, 2005

AS A DOLPHINS FAN, i SAY WHO CARES HE DIDNT PLAY LAST YEAR. mIAMI WASNT GOING ANYWHERE ANYWAY.

At least it helped to get Wannstedt fired. He single handidly ruined the franchise.

tatehill2000 · Jul 20, 2005

That Franchise was being LED to the shiitter by Jimmy,,, Dave is aHorrible coach,,, jimmy sukd,,, hes been riding coattails his whole carrear,,,, average at best,,

I would expect his JOCKSTRAP to be Loaded up with Iceyhot every day,,,

what a punk,,,, and Lets be honest,,, if he is the best one on the field,,,, he will start,,,, they may sit him a game,,,, he will start,,,,

tater

Journeyman · Jul 20, 2005

I wonder where his weight is at?

And would love to have seen a picture of him when he dropped all that weight..what was it, 185lbs he was down to, some ridiculous number for him.

Mr.Smith · Jul 20, 2005

Miamis management is terrible. They desperately need someone sharp like Theo Epstein to come in there and take over.

Now, after wasting years with Fiedler, they seem intent to waste 3-4 more with Feely.

They still have not drafted a QB since Marino retired. They could have taken Drew Brees late in the first round a couple years ago but Wannstedt took CB Jmar Fletcher instead. Wannstedt.......:finger:

ppeter · Jul 20, 2005

I am another Dolfan.

Drew Brees would hav been the second coming of Bob Griese, instead, we got BRIAN Griese for half a season :monsters-

WASTED move by WASTED management.

tooran · Jul 20, 2005

Clip Joint said:
Ridiculous...anyone who gets busted for steroids or any other drug should just go take a vacation for a year. The NFL has really set a bad example here.

The difference being that steroids have the effect of improving a player's performance, which amounts to cheating, whereas pot tends to hinder a player's performance. If the NFL drug policy is intended to eliminate opportunities by players to gain an unfair advantage, then it should almost reward those who go out of their way to.... to.... puff...puff. What was I talking about again?

queposkid · Jul 20, 2005

Its all about getting a new coach..Ownership wants Ricky..can the coach put the pieces together and make the players buy into a new system?..they win all will be forgotten..Feeley is tough and can play the position..The Dolphins are short on talent, but ON ANY GIVEN SUNDAY...

KennyB · Jul 20, 2005

Fuck Ricky, he quit on the team last year and will now be a cancer in the locker room. I don't care how good he was. I wouldn't want him to play on my team. My guess is that Saban plays lip service to welcoming him back and the Dolphins trade him, probably to Oakland.