NFL Reinstates Ricky Williams

by Tylersalt

ESPN.com is reporting that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has reinstated former Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints running back Ricky Williams after an 18-month suspension.  It is unclear at this point whether he will be able to rejoin the Dolphins -- Miami will be granted a temporary roster exemption in order to handle the situation.

So, you're an NFL GM/Coach, either from the Dolphins or another team.  Do you welcome Mr. Williams with open arms?  What does it depend upon?  What kind of contract would you offer him?  How do you handle this situation?

Oh No RomoDraft Pick

745 days ago

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What an interesting twist! Great scoop Tyler.

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DNLLegend

745 days ago

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If I'm the Dolphins, what choice do I have but to keep him? We're losing without him.

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DNLLegend

745 days ago

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That is to say, it can't get any worse.

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Ea34Div-I Stud

745 days ago

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I agree. Espcially with Ronnie Brown going down, it can;t hurt to give him a shot. Jessie Chatman's playing really well for Miami, but they could certainly use the depth.

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BigPPupMajor Leaguer

745 days ago

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The Dolphins have to keep them. They have no weapons on offense, and even a smaller, slower, more subdued Williams has to be better than what they have. Also, realisitcally what type of trade bait is Williams? Are there really teams knocking down the door to get at him?

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The PipDiv-I Stud

745 days ago

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They could get a 4th rounder for him, or he may be a throw in guy to move up in the draft come april: Ricky and my 3rd rounder for your 2nd round pick...something like that. They should play him out of desperation. It's win-win. If he sucks, does he hurt the team? No if he's decent, does he help your team or get other teams interested? Yes.

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BigPPupMajor Leaguer

745 days ago

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Seriously? I want to know, who is looking out the window saying, Ricky Williams is a good pick up to add to my team

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Tmil42AAA-er

745 days ago

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Can Ricky Williams play QB for the Dolphins?

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TylersaltAll-Star

745 days ago

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No, but apparently John Beck might be able to, and we'll find out next week.

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Alex HolowczakHall of Famer

745 days ago

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Does Williams want to play for the Dolphins again? I don't know if he's come out publically... about where he stands on the issue, but he might just want to stay in Canada, or play for another team, or anything.

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FrankDDiv-I Stud

745 days ago

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I think they should toss him a contract similar to the one NO gave him in that it is based on performance. It's not to say he won't do a decent job, but when money is the underlining incentive, perhaps he'll work just a LIL bit harder.

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WizardmanRed-Shirting

745 days ago

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They should have Ricky play defensive back. Why? I dunno, it'd just me amusing to my twisted mind. In all seriousness though, depends how badly the Dolphins want the #1 pick in the draft.

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Ea34Div-I Stud

745 days ago

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That's a very good point. If Ricky is in any kind of game shape, he may help them accidentally win a game or two!

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Niteowl049AAA-er

745 days ago

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Dolphins have nothing to lose letting Rickey play. They might even accidentally win a game.

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Ea34Div-I Stud

745 days ago

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Didn't mean to copy your wording in my comment. Didn't see it until after I posted mine. Sorry!

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Alex HolowczakHall of Famer

745 days ago

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You should seek employment as a psychic. Or even a weather forecaster...

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The PipDiv-I Stud

745 days ago

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If the dolphins don't take a chance with him, someone will. I've watched too much prof sports to think his career is done. Even Packman will get a 2nd chance somewhere.

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TrizzAll-American

745 days ago

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woooo sticky icky Ricky lol

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SSreportersLegend

745 days ago

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Congrats for Ricky. Now in addition to running, he can give the entire team pot for a lifetime once they complete this nightmare.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

745 days ago

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Maybe this year, the '72 Dolphins will share a toke with Ricky instead of champaign. More importantly, ArmchairGM really needs to set up a pool on when he gets busted (again) for smoking pot.

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DRE-LOAAA-er

745 days ago

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If the Dolphins don't resign him, {which would be retarded}, then the Green Bay Packers could certainly use his services. Being on a winning team will hopefully keep him focused, but of course this is Ricky Williams that we are talking about.

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Boski93JV Squad

745 days ago

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Travis Henry now concerned about his stash.

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