Ricky WIlliams

by McRipper on Nov 14, 2007 2:29 PM CST Comment 16 comments

With the running game looking the way it does, and no signs of any life, am I the only one who wants to see Ricky Williams in a Chicago Bears uniform? He just got reinstated and it looks like the Dolphins aren't going to keep him. If he does become available, I think he could contribute to our running game. Ricky is an unbelievable combo of size and speed. He's 30, but hasn't really played all that much in the past 3 years. I saw somewhere where he looks like he is still in great shape. Any takers?

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Count me in...

Then we can have the Longhorn backfield. I don't care how old he is, the problem with NFL players in not age, it's wear and tear. So, with his missed time, he's like 26,

by Chad on Nov 14, 2007 3:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

nope

He's 30, but hasn't really played all that much in the past 3 years. -- That's exactly the problem. He hasn't played in 3 years. This isn't like riding a bike. Also, I don't want the headaches that come with him.

pass.

all the way to Arizona

by mike on Nov 14, 2007 3:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

With passing on Tank this off-season

There is no way we bring Ricky in. Talk about the height of hypocracy!

--Torch

by torch on Nov 14, 2007 3:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

different things

we told tank - NO MORE TROUBLE WITH THE LAW! then he gets arrested. Big difference. If we bring in Williams and say, NO MORE TROUBLE WITH THE LAW, then it is consistent.

by Chad on Nov 14, 2007 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't Ricky

suck ass his last time around?

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by thecubreporter on Nov 14, 2007 7:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

2005

att; 168 yrds: 743 ypc: 4.4 tds: 6

which are all better than bensons with @ the same amount of carries.

by Chad on Nov 14, 2007 8:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

High-Risk, High-Reward

It wouldn't make much sense for management to sign to Ricky Williams considering their good behavior stance (along with the NFL, which I agree with) but he would make much sense for our stagnant offense. Yeah, we all know he hasn't done shit for quite some time; but I'm quite frankly fed up with Cedric "Enis" Benson. As a season ticket holder, I'd love to see management actually give a shit about winning some ballgames in a winable NFC. If we're sorely missing Thomas Jones, we need a suitable and versatile replacement and he's there for the taking. Simply put: we have 7 games left, we need a back to pound the ball, pick up the blitz, and catch the ball when needed. Ricky can do it if he wants. I hope he cleared his mind during his 18-month hiatus. Time for management for once to take a risk, especially on the offensive side of the ball...its not like they know how to find them well in the draft.

I don't know what Ricky or his agents are looking for if the Dolphins don't want him back, but I'd be willing to pay a premium for some short-term service...seems like a win-win situation

by chicagosportslove23 on Nov 15, 2007 1:49 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

where's the risk?

there is zero risk. low risk, high reward.

by Chad on Nov 15, 2007 1:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd have to agree with Chad

on this. There is no way he can expect any kind of a real contract. Get him cheap, give him a shot. If it works you are ahead of the game, if he doesn't have it anymore or still hasn't laid off the grass, cut him and you are no worse for the wear.

by Adam T on Nov 15, 2007 3:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Bottom Line

Our running game sucks. I think he's going to play with a huge chip on his shoulder and be very productive. He can't be any worse than our current situation. What problems? The guy gets high. It's not like he's TO. He retired to avoid a year long suspension. I wanted the Bears to draft him back in 98. I wish we still had Jones, but he isn't doing anything in NY, and he has a better offensive line.

GO BEARS!!!!!

by McRipper on Nov 15, 2007 8:06 AM CST reply actions 0 recs