Why is Ricky Williams "sucking" in the CFL?

[armchair jock]

What kind of numbers do you suppose he would have to post in the CFL before he even gets another look in the NFL? For argument's sake, let's assume that the guy is in shape ( I heard that he dropped below 200 LBS to play against the smaller but faster CFL linebackers) and he is playing his hardest but runs below 1000 yards, or doesn't win the CFL rushing title, what does that say about him? How can a player go downhill that quickly? Or, do you think he came into the CFL thinking he was going to blow everyone away?

[gibbsisgod]

i think no matter how he plays in the cfl some body will give him a camp invite. he will have to earn anything he gets this time.

[gibbsisgod]

i also think the only reason he is even playing up there is to stay in some kind of football shape

[That Guy]

he was fine in miami last year, i think they still own him. He's still a decent NFL runner, and i don't think his CFL stats are really something to be concerned about.

[steveo395]

He has the second most carries in the league, and the 5th most yards...he has one of the lowest ypc in the league...only 2 people are lower and they have only 28 and 9 carries

but i dont think his team is that good and i know their starting qb is hurt

[MTK]

I'm guessing it's more of a passing geared league.

[Redskins8588]

Originally Posted by That Guy

he was fine in miami last year, i think they still own him. He's still a decent NFL runner, and i don't think his CFL stats are really something to be concerned about.

i am pretty sure that the dolphins own ricky also, and if i remember right i think that Saban still wants ricky on the team next year. For some reason Saban likes ricky and was upset about him being suspended, not upset at him.

Also i dont think ricky ever complained about his salary either, he was getting close to league vet min last year and he was fine with that. remember he had to come back or repay the dolphins something like $8 million. so, you can pretty much add that to his pay in a way too..

[That Guy]

saban likes ricky, cause ricky can still run. and as a #2 RB, you're not going to find much better. saban only looksk at talent and whether he can get that talent to show up on game day (which he's done fairly well thusfar).

[dmek25]

a pass happy league and only 3 downs to make a first doesnt equal a consistant running game

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by dmek25

a pass happy league and only 3 downs to make a first doesnt equal a consistant running game

yupp that is why he is still in the top 5 in yards.

[MTK]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Dolphins set some sort of maximum carry clause on Toronto.

[gibbsisgod]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I wouldn't be surprised if the Dolphins set some sort of maximum carry clause on Toronto.

i dont think toronto would even agree to that.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by gibbsisgod

i dont think toronto would even agree to that.

Really?

For the extra publicity I'm sure they would. I'm sure having an NFL player on their roster has helped sell some tickets.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by gibbsisgod

i also think the only reason he is even playing up there is to stay in some kind of football shape

Yep, if he doesn't continue to get a paycheck from an NFL team, his debt to the Dolphins will force him to move in with MC Hammer and Mike Tyson.

[armchair jock]

Originally Posted by Buster

Yep, if he doesn't continue to get a paycheck from an NFL team, his debt to the Dolphins will force him to move in with MC Hammer and Mike Tyson.

I don't know about MC Hammer, but Tyson could probably play in the CFL and they wouldn't even have to pay for a helmet.