Redskins need to sign Ricky Williams.

Son Of Man · 11-10-2009, 01:19 PM

I'd rather have J. Norwood and a larger back (L. Johnson or L. White) to run by commitee, if we go the free agent route. Although we need a young burner, I don't see how we could justify drafting one (with our needs at OL and QB) except for finding a gem in the mid to late rounds.

GTripp0012 · 11-10-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Hopefully by next year we HAVE an offensive line. Samuels is pretty much gone. Thomas is up there in age and every season seems to take a season ending injury. Heyer stinks as does Rabach. Who do we have left? Dockery. Well. I guess that's something to build off of.

Eh. Dockery is probably the worst active lineman we have. The only thing that impresses me about him is that he's not underperforming his contract, because he's getting like $2.5 million a year. And Will Montgomery makes him look like a great pass protector, so that's something.

You can build an OL with a Derrick Dockery type at left guard, but you have to do so pretty much willing to accept that he will be the 5th best lineman. He's proved durable, so we could do worse (i.e. everyone else we were planning to start this year).

If we were to truly rebuild the OL, Dockery would have to go as well. At this point, half-assing it might not be such a bad idea. We need new tackles, but until we figure something out, it's hard to evaluate what we have on offense.

Luckily, we have nothing else on offense. So there's not really any evaluation errors we have to worry about.

Luxorreb · 11-10-2009, 01:51 AM

I'm ok with Ricky Williams. Sign him. Him and Portis would be a good duo. Trade Betts for something, cause unfortunately Portis is here no matter what next season.

12thMan · 11-10-2009, 01:53 AM

Fins would be crazy to let him get away. He's perfect where his is.

Luxorreb · 11-10-2009, 02:00 AM

Skins could pay him too much though. So we're always in the running.

Skinny Tee · 11-10-2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalisto2010

Ricky Williams will be an unrestricted free-agent next year. I'm sure most of you agree that he's the prototypical Redskin running back. He reminds me of George Rogers and Stephen Davis. We need a punishing running back who can wear down a defense and create his own holes when there isn't any. And I'm sure we can get him at a bargain. I really hope he's in a Redskins jersey next year.

The CBA status is going to determine who is and is not a free agent next year.

Campbell will NOT be a free agent if the CBA doesn't get signed. Way too much other things to worry about than Ricky Williams if that happens.

*** Strike that...I pretty sure the CBA thing only effect players in the league 5 or less years.

freddyg12 · 11-10-2009, 08:34 AM

This is a thread out of left field, then again I guess any thread about Ricky Williams has the potential to be just that.

Not saying it's not worth discussing, but to me it's just one possibility to a bigger question: how will the team address the rb position next year? All 3 rbs are around 30, Portis is running like he's in his mid 30s & they've obviously tried to get another one in the mix; Aldridge, Mason, Ganther.

How high of a draft pick should they use if they decide to draft rb? I really like CJ Spiller from Clemson, he's a burner & a great all around player. But he looks like a 1st rounder, hard to justify this team taking a rb first, but I think Spiller would make an impact as a rookie.

MTK · 11-10-2009, 08:38 AM

As a back in a rotation RW is pretty good, but I think Miami would be crazy to let him go he's a great fit in that offense.

sandtrapjack · 11-10-2009, 08:44 AM

No way! Ricky Williams will turn 33 in May. You might get one season out of him in a backup role if you're lucky. No way anyone signs him to a 3 or 4 year deal which would carry that contract until he is 36 or 37.

Ricky has already stated that he intends to retire after his contract is up in Miami anyway.

Anyone who actively purues a 30-something tailback in free agency needs to rethink thier professional callings.

KLHJ2 · 11-10-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

No way! Ricky Williams will turn 33 in May. You might get one season out of him in a backup role if you're lucky. No way anyone signs him to a 3 or 4 year deal which would carry that contract until he is 36 or 37.

Ricky has already stated that he intends to retire after his contract is up in Miami anyway.

Anyone who actively purues a 30-something tailback in free agency needs to rethink thier professional callings.

That's what I had to say.

TIFOSOdeiREDSKINS · 11-10-2009, 09:20 AM

running back seems like a lesser priority for this squad. i agree portis is showing some wear and tear, and we need to tweak things for next year. however, i hope the priorities with management are the offensive line and quarterback position.

that said, betts and cartwright showed some signs of life on sunday. if we're stuck with them and portis in the backfield next year with a fresh new oline and qb, i wouldn't complain. that needs to come first. ideally though, i'd like to see them add a promising young prospect in the backfield. keep betts, dump portis and do whatever with cartwright. i just don't know if we're in the position to make this move immediately, considering our primary needs.

then again fuck it, let's get real...when was the last time the skins made a smart move?

SBXVII · 11-10-2009, 09:33 AM

Definitly. Ricky could take the players over to Amsterdam in the off season and smoke some weed so they could chill out together, eat together and play Madden together. Then come back in the preseason and buy some Dr. Scholes inserts and be gelling together.

Just kidding. At this point I don't think anyone will make a difference behind our O-line.

freddyg12 · 11-10-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

Definitly. Ricky could take the players over to Amsterdam in the off season and smoke some weed so they could chill out together, eat together and play Madden together. Then come back in the preseason and buy some Dr. Scholes inserts and be gelling together.

Just kidding. At this point I don't think anyone will make a difference behind our O-line.

I know what you're saying, the o line is far & away the weakest unit on the team. But watching Portis this year & Betts on sunday it's clear that someone can do more behind this line. Portis looks slow & indecisive unless there's a sizable hole, which in most cases there hasn't been.

In a perfect world, we'd be able to find a rb in later rounds & upgrade the line early in next year's draft. A lot of course will depend on how the team addresses the qb. Given how the team kept 4 rb's & at one time had 5 it seems clear this staff wants some new blood there. We'll see if the new staff does too. I'm thinking they will.

Chico23231 · 11-10-2009, 09:50 AM

Dont want Ricky, rather have a draft pick splitting time CP in the backfield next year. Need a youth movement. Ricky is a good player, he should stay in Miami.

JoeRedskin · 11-10-2009, 09:58 AM

Thread fail - RW is signed through 2010. Dolphins extend Ricky Williams's contract

11-10-2009, 01:19 PM	#1
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11-10-2009, 01:51 AM	#3
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11-10-2009, 02:00 AM	#5
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11-10-2009, 08:34 AM	#7
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Redskins need to sign Ricky Williams. This is a thread out of left field, then again I guess any thread about Ricky Williams has the potential to be just that. Not saying it's not worth discussing, but to me it's just one possibility to a bigger question: how will the team address the rb position next year? All 3 rbs are around 30, Portis is running like he's in his mid 30s & they've obviously tried to get another one in the mix; Aldridge, Mason, Ganther. How high of a draft pick should they use if they decide to draft rb? I really like CJ Spiller from Clemson, he's a burner & a great all around player. But he looks like a 1st rounder, hard to justify this team taking a rb first, but I think Spiller would make an impact as a rookie.

11-10-2009, 08:38 AM	#8
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11-10-2009, 08:44 AM	#9
sandtrapjack The Starter Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,994	Re: Redskins need to sign Ricky Williams. No way! Ricky Williams will turn 33 in May. You might get one season out of him in a backup role if you're lucky. No way anyone signs him to a 3 or 4 year deal which would carry that contract until he is 36 or 37. Ricky has already stated that he intends to retire after his contract is up in Miami anyway. Anyone who actively purues a 30-something tailback in free agency needs to rethink thier professional callings.

11-10-2009, 09:20 AM	#11
TIFOSOdeiREDSKINS Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 137	Re: Redskins need to sign Ricky Williams. running back seems like a lesser priority for this squad. i agree portis is showing some wear and tear, and we need to tweak things for next year. however, i hope the priorities with management are the offensive line and quarterback position. that said, betts and cartwright showed some signs of life on sunday. if we're stuck with them and portis in the backfield next year with a fresh new oline and qb, i wouldn't complain. that needs to come first. ideally though, i'd like to see them add a promising young prospect in the backfield. keep betts, dump portis and do whatever with cartwright. i just don't know if we're in the position to make this move immediately, considering our primary needs. then again fuck it, let's get real...when was the last time the skins made a smart move?

11-10-2009, 09:33 AM	#12
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Redskins need to sign Ricky Williams. Definitly. Ricky could take the players over to Amsterdam in the off season and smoke some weed so they could chill out together, eat together and play Madden together. Then come back in the preseason and buy some Dr. Scholes inserts and be gelling together. Just kidding. At this point I don't think anyone will make a difference behind our O-line.

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11-10-2009, 09:58 AM	#15
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