Comments on: Text from Tuna persuaded Ricky Williams to walk away http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:44:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: mullman7675 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1690931 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:02:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1690931 rdrs68 says:
Feb 8, 2012 11:48 AM
Time to layoff the weed jokes about Ricky already-he, like anyone else including millions of NFL fans should have the right to enjoy a benign herb in the privacy of his own home without the uninitiated sticking their big noses in something that ain’t nobodies bidness. Ricky doesn’t need some beer swilling drunks complaining about his choice of stress relief.

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Exactly.

]]> By: frankdatank23 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1571259 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:48:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1571259 Kind advice, but is he right ? I’d imagine Ricky looking back in 5 years wishing he’d stuck around. Yeah he’s a simple man…. but he’s a simple man who just so happens to owe child support to MANY women all over the country. Ricky is one of those smart guys that continually makes poor decisions.
He’ll never do tv, we know that….. so his options lay somewhere in the herbal remedies craft. Unless he’s somehow instrumental in the legalization of marijuana, i think him staying in football is in everyones best interest, except tuna i guess ?!?

]]> By: defscottyb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1569249 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:24:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1569249 Chuck Knoll too, I’m pretty random tonight. Done venting

]]> By: defscottyb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1569244 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:20:36 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1569244 Oh yeah, and the guy from New England… The one who cut tiquan underwood from the team the night before the SB. Good coach though.

]]> By: defscottyb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1569239 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:16:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1569239 Was reading this story about williams and started thinking about parcels and a few other coaches like (ditka, jimmy johnson or others that have 1 or 2 superbowl rings and less rings than Joe Gibbs but always get looked at as football gods or something while no one ever talks or Gibbs. Yeah, I’m a skims fan but let’s keep it real, Gibbs was in 4 superbowls, won 3 and made it deep in the playoffs pretty much every year from ’82-’92. Then, the man retires and goes on to win a Nascar Championship… Unbeliveable career. Then, comes back and takes the awful skins to the 2nd round of the playoffs in his second stint. The only coaches equal to or maybe above Gibbs in the modern era are Bill Walsh and Tom Landry. Correct me if I’m wrong. Guess I’m tired of all this Bill parcels talk, I don’t know. Just felt like giving Gibbs some love tonight (no, not that kind of love). I’m out…

]]> By: vincentbojackson http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568789 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:48:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568789 Parcells thought he was texting Mark Sanchez when he suggested hanging it up.

]]> By: 69finfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568765 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:34:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568765 Here’s a thought. Tuna in his later years is going to start blazin. He doesn’t have any reliable hookups (since Sam Hurd is incarcerated) so he turned to RW to help a bro out.

]]> By: Amadeus http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568672 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:44:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568672 Don’t be surprised to see Ricky un-retire before the season starts. After a few months of running out of enthusiasm for his “new life” and running out of cash, he’ll be back for another 7-figure contract,

]]> By: ppc50 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568650 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:28:25 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568650 ppc50,

He married his longtime girlfriend, the ceremony was even in the 30 for 30 documentary. The Tuna wiped out his debt with he Dolphins when they redid his contract a few years ago.

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I have the 30 for 30 doc at home, didn’t think he married, must have forgot. Didn’t know Parcells wiped out the millions he owed – interesting. Thanks for the clarification Tom.

]]> By: dannomac21 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568613 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:02:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568613 If someone gave me $1 million for one year of work, I’d like to think I could invest wisely enough to be alright for the rest of my life to go along with some type of broadcasting/journalism gig. Of course, I’m not a stoner.

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lol u mad?

]]> By: 69finfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568588 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:51:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568588 At his peak RW could really pound the rock, was a hard worker (when he wanted to be) and the locker room loved him (when he wasn’t quitting on them). Throughout his career he definitely marched to the beat of a different drum and let’s not forget that he wore a frickin wedding dress for an ESPN cover in 1999 with Mike Ditka. I wish him well blazin or not but I think we’ll see him unretiring again. If a simple text from “Tuna” can convince him that it’s time to move on then maybe a text from “Lenny Kravitz” telling him they’ve run out of money and need some more green will get him to come back. More to be revealed.

]]> By: Fantasy Football Legend http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568550 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:33:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568550 I love Ricky, he was a baller. Man I wish he would of never left he would of been a beast for those years he missed.

]]> By: schlonkie2 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568526 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:24:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568526 bhindenemylines says:
Feb 8, 2012 1:26 PM

While I don’t care what he does, I think you’re statement is pretty ignorant. There are obviously laws at the federal, state, and even NFL level that show what he does IS other peoples’ business.

…and ur equally as ignorant, not that I even smoke, but first of all, Fed gov’t has declared they wont trump state marijuana laws, which is why there are LEGAL dispensaries all over the country now. Second, many states have decriminalized it to the point where posession is a slap on the wrist at most. Third the NFL will fine you if u dont have the right amount of color on your socks…not exactly who we should look to on all moral/legal issues.

What someone does is none of YOUR BUSINESS no matter what it is, you didnt do it…it didnt directly affect u, not ur business.

A common misconception by blowhards like you is that everything is your business and your opinion should be held in higher regard than others.

Weed isnt heroin, meth, crack or coke, its not even as bad for your body as alcohol, facts are out there…check them. Or you could do what you clearly are good at, make half ass statements without doing research.

]]> By: ernie ernie http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568483 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:07:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568483 maybe the Rickster was smoking a little weed and thought it was Parcels texting him. Very interesting!

]]> By: punish22 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568461 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568461 Ricky’s a class act. He doesn’t bother anybody. Who gives a chit that he smokes weed? I don’t know too many people that went nuts on pot and tried to fight the world or beat someone or any other crap that booze makes you do. Does anybody? You the man Ricky! Run Ricky Run!

Shoela knows all!

]]> By: gooboy6 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568457 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:59:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568457 Thus speaketh the Tuna….

]]> By: 1972wasalongtimeago http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568429 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:41:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568429 Why couldn’t Ricky have texted Parcells in 2008 and told him not to come back

]]> By: southbeachtalent http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568422 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:39:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568422 One of my favorite Dolphins ever. Just misunderstood.

All the best to one of the game’s best RB’s..

]]> By: 6ringsteelers http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568289 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:47:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568289 I wonder if the tuna was wearing a dreadlock wig when he sent that txt msg

]]> By: godzilla111111 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568255 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:39:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568255 I doubt this even happened.

]]> By: bleedgreen11 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568211 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:27:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568211 “melikefootball says: Feb 8, 2012 11:44 AM

How soon we forget this guy quit on his team to smoke pot. We make him out as some great guy are we kidding here.”

How soon we forget the Dolphins treated him like absolute garbage. I would quit on that too, money is not worth being treated like a POS by your employer.

]]> By: tomtravis76 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568175 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:17:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568175 ppc50,

He married his longtime girlfriend, the ceremony was even in the 30 for 30 documentary. The Tuna wiped out his debt with he Dolphins when they redid his contract a few years ago.

]]> By: cornersss http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568139 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:56:17 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568139 Parcels probably tipped him off to an upcoming urinalysis!

Hehe jk.

Love you Rickey. And, again i think you are retiring too early. I dont buy this story btw about the tweet and him changing his mind.

]]> By: andyreidcarboload http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568118 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:48:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568118 twitter:Chapman_Jamie says: Feb 8, 2012 11:43 AM

If someone gave me $1 million for one year of work, I’d like to think I could invest wisely enough to be alright for the rest of my life to go along with some type of broadcasting/journalism gig. Of course, I’m not a stoner.
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Cool story bro.

]]> By: hatesycophants http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568100 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:39:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568100 Some of you “people” don’t deserve to breathe the same “air” as Ricky Williams.

Go Lions! Go Badgers!

]]> By: bhindenemylines http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568067 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:28:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568067 rolltide510 says:
Feb 8, 2012 11:48 AM
I’m sure Ricky has made plenty of money to retire on since his return to football. Its not like he’s a flashy guy, and yoga mats aren’t that expensive.

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Yes, but child support for all of his kids are.

]]> By: bhindenemylines http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568063 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:26:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568063 rdrs68 says:
Feb 8, 2012 11:48 AM
Time to layoff the weed jokes about Ricky already-he, like anyone else including millions of NFL fans should have the right to enjoy a benign herb in the privacy of his own home without the uninitiated sticking their big noses in something that ain’t nobodies bidness. Ricky doesn’t need some beer swilling drunks complaining about his choice of stress relief.

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While I don’t care what he does, I think you’re statement is pretty ignorant. There are obviously laws at the federal, state, and even NFL level that show what he does IS other peoples’ business.

]]> By: lemmam http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568059 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:24:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568059 did he ever pay the Dolphins back the money he walked away with

]]> By: das14 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568050 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:20:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568050 The tuna is using Jedi mind tricks! How does he do it. Bill, can you text some people for me? Can you come with me to buy a new car?

]]> By: ppc50 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/08/text-from-tuna-persuaded-ricky-williams-to-walk-away/#comment-1568047 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:17:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=231656#comment-1568047 Williams has had a long time girlfriend who he has a kid with, so, I doubt he is gay and I doubt this is a pot “issue”. He will receive a pension, but I don’t know the status of his prior financial obligations – he owed millions to the Dolphins. I hope he comes back for another year, at least. He also would be paid over the minimum, with incentives, at least. I’m not a Raven fan, but it would be great to see him return. The Cowboys need another back with some power, I would like to see him there.

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