Would You?

by Tim on Nov 14, 2007 9:34 PM CST in News

The NFL reinstated Ricky Williams today, and I for one am optimistic that the fourth time is the charm. The more cynical among you might say that I'm biased, but I like to think I'm just a wide-eyed dreamer who sees the good in everything and everyone. Tra la la la.

Our friends in Miami may well have lost patience with Ricky, and it seems like they're more excited about the dawning of a new era anyway. Putting aside the intricacies of the situation (e.g., the obvious salary cap implications, salary demands, the Fins don't have to activate him, waive him, etc.), I ask BRB this: Would you?

If Ricky Williams was a free agent right now, would you sign him? The Houston running game has been abominable for the better part of the season, has it not? Would you take a flyer on a guy who once rushed for 1,853 yards in a season, albeit five (5) years ago? Would it wholly depend on his salary demands? Would you dismiss the idea outright because of his past? Or because you are firmly aboard The Good Ship Echemandu?

I know, I know...this has absolutely nothing to do with Sunday's game against The Spawn of ESPN and his merry men. But it's an interesting exercise, right?

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to watch highlights of the 1998 Texas-Texas A&M game.

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oh hell yeah I would

No doubt. I mean, not that I'm not a little biased, either, but he doesn't have a ton of miles on his body, and he is an elite RB. Seems like a great opp to upgrade cheaply.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 15, 2007 7:42 AM CST reply actions

wow

btw, I was at that 1998 game when Williams broke the record. Williams had/has a nose for the endzone, which he proved during his record-breaking run. That's something that Benson never had, which is why if Benson is worthy of a starting job, Ricky certainly is.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 15, 2007 8:00 AM CST up reply actions

Hmm...

As Captain of the Good Ship Echemandu, I am hesitant, but I think that's just more because I want to be right. Yeah, I'd sign Ricky. As feeble as the player's union is, you could probably get whatever conditions you wanted in the contract.

by MDC on Nov 15, 2007 8:10 AM CST reply actions

If...

Say McNair pulls a Jerry Jones and brings this guy into the fold - I want Toro to sport one of these Rasta benies and take a bong hit every time Ricky scores. That would be awesome.

Shakin 'em off one win at a time...

by SOLIS on Nov 16, 2007 2:40 PM CST up reply actions