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September 30, 2008
Ricky Williams admitted that he was tempted to smoke marijuana during the Dolphins' bye in Week 4, according to the Miami Herald. He said, "There was definitely an urge. But I just thought about what I have to lose and it was easy. The urge didn't last very long. I've done a lot of work at understanding myself a little bit more. So I recognize the urge was just a result of the feeling of being free, and I was just trying to maximize it. And I realize that I really enjoy meditating and when I can go home and sit in my room and meditate, I can get the same feeling."

September 8, 2008
Coach Tony Sparano indicated that Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown could continue to split carries "about evenly" going forward, according to the Palm Beach Post.

September 7, 2008
Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown had a tough opening game against the Jets. Williams, who started, carried the ball 10 times for 24 yards and added four receptions for 15 yards. Brown rushed six times for 23 yards and chipped in three catches for 28 yards.

September 4, 2008
Dolphins running back Ricky Williams has been excelling as the starting running back in practice for Miami, and he could see 20 carries in the team's Week 1 game against the Jets, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.

September 2, 2008
Ricky Williams, who recently inked a one-year contract extension, said he would like to retire as a member of the Dolphins, according to the Miami Herald. Williams said, "Ideally, that's what I want (to end career in Miami). And if I keep playing like this, hopefully I'll have that opportunity. Hopefully, every time we get to this point in the season, they'll say, `We like you and we don't want you to become a free agent."

August 31, 2008
Dolphins running back Ricky Williams has received a one-year contract extension from the team, according to ESPN.com. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is said not to include a signing bonus.

August 28, 2008
Ricky Williams will get the start tonight in the Dolphins preseason game against the Saints. According to the Miami Herald Ronnie Brown will also see time even though he is recovering from a sprained ankle.

August 20, 2008
Ricky Williams is currently slated as the Dolphins' starting running back on the depth chart but mentioned that he would be content while coming off the bench as the No. 2 back, according to the Miami Herald. He added, "It might be a flaw I have,but I have no desire to compete with Ronnie."

August 18, 2008
It's looking more and more like Ricky Williams will at least begin the season as the Dolphins' workhorse running back, according to the Miami Herald. Williams has looked good this offseason and in the preseason, and Ronnie Brown is coming back from a torn ACL and now has a thumb injury to deal with.

August 16, 2008
Ricky Williams rushed 10 times for 43 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's preseason win over the Jaguars.

August 10, 2008
Ricky Williams looked great in Saturday's exhibition against the Buccaneers, according to the Miami Herald. He rushed four times for 32 yards, with a long of 12.

July 26, 2008
Miami running back Ricky Williams and fellow back Ronnie Brown have a goal of each rushing for 1,000 yards on the season, according to ESPN.com. Williams has been turning heads with his impressive play, and he looks "explosive" on the field, according to the report.

July 17, 2008
The Dolphins have been pleased with Ricky Williams through the off-season and the team felt like he was the best player on the field during their OTA sessions, according to the Miami Herald. New head coach Tony Sparano said, "I see the potential in him. I sure do. When I watch him, I see him being explosive in and out of the line of scrimmage. He's explosive with what he does in the second level and his ball skills when he catches the ball."

June 26, 2008
Ricky Williams is 31-years-old, but he believes he can put in four more seasons, according to the Associated Press. Williams figures that his time away from football has kept him fresh, as he has played just 13 games over the previous four seasons.

June 8, 2008
Reports out of Miami have asserted running back Ricky Williams as a favorite of new V.P. of football operations Bill Parcells, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

June 7, 2008
Ricky Williams remains the most impressive running back for the Dolphins in the off-season, according to the Sun-Sentinel. He is running hard and looks fast, as he has been routinely beating defenders to the outside on sweeps.

June 5, 2008
Ricky Williams continues to work hard and his work is impressing people within the Dolphins organization, according to the Miami Herald. ''Within his individual drills, I see the guy working hard to get better,'' HC Tony Sparano said. ``I think the guy shows up each day, and he has a purpose when he practices. He wants to get better at something each and every day.

May 29, 2008
With running back Ronnie Brown in the thick of rehab after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament, Ricky Williams has been temporarily thrust into the No. 1 running back job and will likely enter training camp with such a designation, according to Pro Football Weekly. Although its far too early to draw definitive conclusions, the early returns from the teams offseason program are favorable for a seemingly changed and dedicated Williams.

May 26, 2008
The Dolphins have been pleased with Ricky Williams through the early going in the off-season, according to the Palm Beach Post. Coach Tony Sparano said, "I'm not surprised (by his progress), I guess, just knowing how hungry Ricky really is to get at this thing. I love his attitude. I love everything about what he's doing right now. I really do. I'm excited for the guy. I'm excited to see him doing well out there and having a little bit of fun. I am impressed with his burst. Again, no different, it's part of an offseason program. It's something we've been preaching about. They've had an offseason program now, it's been nine weeks they have been going at this thing pretty good. I think if you ask them, they'll tell you that. It's been nine solid weeks so you are starting to see some of it pay off. I think, individually, they're seeing that."

May 21, 2008
Ricky Williams reportedly looked really good during the Dolphins' OTA today, according to the Sun-Sentinel. The Sentinel even mentioned that it wouldn't be a stretch to see Williams start a game or two this season.

May 16, 2008
Ricky Williams appears set on playing two more years and then hanging up the cleats for good, according to the Miami Herald. "All professional athletes have to come face to face one day with their professional mortality and finding a way to cope with it," Williams said. "I have a couple of more years of football left in me and then I'll go off and explore the world after that."

May 15, 2008
Ricky Williams is reportedly in top shape right now and Bill Parcells wants him to be a part of the Dolphins this season, but Williams said Parcells told him he will share carries with Ronnie Brown, according to the Palm Beach Post.

March 31, 2008
Ricky Williams has never been more determined and speaks of wanting to be one of the leagues three to five best running backs, according to the Miami Herald. Bill Parcells, who told Williams he believes in him, has apparently pushed the right buttons. Williams is doing all the right things at this stage of the offseason, but keep in mind he has played in one NFL game over the past two seasons.

March 15, 2008
Ricky Williams continues to recover well from a torn pectoral muscle, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "Ricky has just been cleared for all activities, other than heavy lifting," said Williams' agent Leigh Steinberg. "His exchanges with [Dolphins vice president of football operations] Bill Parcells have all been positive. Knowing Bill's track record, Ricky is encouraged and excited about the coming season. You could say he's chomping at the bit." Williams made a one-game cameo last season before suffering the injury. Everything is up in the air with Bill Parcells taking over the Dolphins, but at this point, Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams appear to be their top two backs for 2008.

March 10, 2008
Ricky Williams is still recovering from a torn pectoral muscle that sidelined him six carries into his first game back from a suspension last November, according to the Palm Beach Post. Agent Leigh Steinberg said last week that the injury is healing nicely and Williams will be ready well before training camp. He is working out at the Dolphins' practice facility, and along with Ronnie Brown is expected to be part of a one-two punch at running back for Miami in 2008.

March 7, 2008
Ricky Williams was recently a guest on Dan Patricks radio show and provided some insight into his future with the club, according to the Palm Beach Post. Williams described his first encounter will Bill Parcells after last season, and the meeting suggested the former NFL rushing leader will be a factor. Earlier in the day, we were in a meeting with the whole team, and he was going through his spiel of what he wants, what hes looking for, Williams said. He said I dont want any punks, any troublemakers. I dont want any of these things. And Im sitting there, thinking Oops, I guess Im not going to be here. A couple hours later he called me into his office and told me that he wanted me and he really believed in me. Hes been really positive about keeping me involved and inspiring me to contribute this year. It appears if Williams can stay clean, he will be backing up Ronnie Brown in 2008, and possibly more if the latter struggles getting back to form following knee surgery.

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