Comments on: Ricky Williams is ready to retire, but it may not stick

By: randomguy9999

randomguy9999 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:17:31 +0000

Ricky had an interesting ride…. the courage to ignore the conventional and do his own thing… major talent… some significant challenges he overcame…

today the guy still has some major gas in the tank… DBs avoid taking a block from the guy and he put up 444 on like 6 carries a game…. imagine if he was running full time…. he’s definitely still a 1st string capable guy….

we’ll miss you Ricky….

By: antiochcat

antiochcat — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:32:44 +0000

I hope Ricky sticks around a little longer if for no other reason than that he is a living testimony to the fact that marijuana is not a debilitating drug and will be a thorn in the side of all the ‘Reefer Madness’ hysterics (I’m looking at you, Eric Holder).

By: jc327

jc327 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:14:28 +0000

Despite that up-and-down career he had in Miami, he’ll always be a Dolphin to me and one of my favorite Fin players of all time. Ricky danced to the beat of his own drum, and I think we all gained an appreciation for it in time.

Hell, I’d love to have him back and see him end his career where he did his best work. But that wouldn’t be Ricky’s style, and I get that.

Peace, Ricky, whatever you decide to do…

By: moagecu

moagecu — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:46:42 +0000

I love everyone complaining that he smoked weed. I would be shocked if everyone on this board hasn’t tried it, but then again the people on this board 24/7 have no lives so wouldn’t know about it. Weed is a joke get over it. If you have those feelings toward Ricky you should hate everyone else in the NFL that’s ever had a beer, easily worse for you.

By: pooflingingmonkey

pooflingingmonkey — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:26:01 +0000

@steelerhatersarelosers says: Feb 7, 2012 3:14 PM

“How anyone can admire this guy is beyond me. He’s a freakin dope head. But then again most of the praise is coming from idiot ravens fans do I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. They love Ray “the killer” Lewis too.”

Not a Ravens fan in the least, but I loved watching Williams play, especially in his first few years.

Enjoy your Steel City swill… I mean Beer, hypocrite.

By: ravenator

ravenator — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:06:58 +0000

Bmore will miss you Ricky, thanks for the memories!

By: rdrs68

rdrs68 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:22:38 +0000

Ricky got a bad rap for using a substance that is enjoyed by millions of NFL fans. It’s way past time to take a mature and wise approach to this non-problem.

By: dexterismyhero

dexterismyhero — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:17:49 +0000

@Imagaysteelerhatersarelosersguy says:Feb 7, 2012 3:14 PM

How anyone can admire this guy is beyond me. He’s a freakin dope head. But then again most of the praise is coming from idiot ravens fans do I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. They love Ray “the killer” Lewis too.
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He has a mental dysfunction also……U luv Ben right..hail hail black n urine

By: quittsburghstoolers

quittsburghstoolers — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:03:10 +0000

He’ll just get some lady knocked up in the
offseason & that’ll force him to keep playing…

By: whit0101

whit0101 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:42:43 +0000

This is good news/bad news for Ricky’s drug dealer. Good news in that Ricky will have a lot more idle time for smoking weed. Bad news because he will not have that NFL salary to pay for it.

By: steelerhatersarelosers

steelerhatersarelosers — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:14:57 +0000

By: bigvinnyinjax

bigvinnyinjax — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:07:05 +0000

How will he ever pay those half dozen baby mama he has? Not to mention his high-priced entertainment choices/habits.

Good luck with all that Richard.

By: huskersrock1

huskersrock1 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:03:02 +0000

He could have been top 5 all time if it wasn’t for wacky tobacky.

By: ravenution

ravenution — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:42:47 +0000

Great career Ricky.

By: freedomispopular

freedomispopular — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:40:34 +0000

He should wait til right before training camp to retire.

By: delpiero1980

delpiero1980 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:25:31 +0000

Shame!!!! Just shy of Emmitt Smith’s rushing record….bummer!!

By: purplecrowe

purplecrowe — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:22:32 +0000

It may not stick as well as those bud’s he’s prolly got…

By: haileli

haileli — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:22:13 +0000

I’m not as fond of the guy as most people. He screwed the Dolphins by retiring just before training camp in 2004. He then found renewed passion for football while coincidentally finding himself in dire financial straits. I do, however, admire the fact that he has been open and honest about his mental illness. I’ll always wonder what he could have been if he was fully focused on football from the beginning.

By: jimr10

jimr10 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:17:36 +0000

Call Brett Favre… he can tell you how to retire gracefully..

By: tommikula

tommikula — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:11:40 +0000

When he was in college and first got in the NFL, he had one of the most violent running styles and I loved it.

The guy has come a long way and I appreciate the body of work in his career. Whatever the decision may be he will prosper.

By: davidly

davidly — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:11:08 +0000

If weed were legal (or the league would look the other way), he’d've had a much more productive career.

By: sundaymorningwood

sundaymorningwood — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:09:42 +0000

What? No weed jokes?

Good luck Ricky!

By: ingraven

ingraven — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:08:45 +0000

Come on Ricky, dont leave us. Just ONE more year and we will get you that Superbowl that the Saints and Dolphins couldnt.

By: nflofficeadmin

nflofficeadmin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:07:47 +0000

One of the true Seekers in professional sport.

By: paleandpasty

paleandpasty — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:02:38 +0000

Please stay, you are still one of the best backs in the league. Also you have those child support payments to worry about.

By: ravensruleandharbaughisgod

ravensruleandharbaughisgod — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:58:28 +0000

Ricky, don’t lose Ozzie’s number, it’s the only number you need!

By: chitownjeff

chitownjeff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:57:52 +0000

If ricky retires.. I’ll remember that play against the pats this postseason.. third and three.. ricky runs off tackle right side.. meets up with Devin Mccourty.. one yard short .. Ricky drives mccourty back gets the first down..

Tough as hell. hella interesting.. not your average jock.. God Bless if its over Ricky!!!

By: johnnyb216

johnnyb216 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:57:48 +0000

I think he still has something to give and I hope he comes to realize that.

By: tsizzle55atballsohardedu

tsizzle55atballsohardedu — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:57:20 +0000

I guess Anthony Allen will get a chance in training camp.

By: jamaltimore

jamaltimore — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:56:17 +0000

Odd’s are Ozzie told him his contract wouldn’t be renewed because Anthony Allen will be Ray Rice’s back up and is much cheaper than Ricky.

Loved having him as a raven but money’s tight and paying a back-up running back 3 mill doesn’t make sense.