Ricky Williams becomes Canadian

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » May 30, 2006, 2:39 pm

At least he is playing and not being lazy during his suspension.

Ricky Williams: One Year Deal in Toronto

RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Monday, May 29, 2006
Update: Williams (suspension) has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, the Miami Herald reports.

Recommendation: Williams will receive a one-year deal worth $240,000 and is expected to begin practicing with Toronto Sunday. The deal was hammered out after the CFL voided the option year that is included in most CFL contracts. The league ruled that because Williams had a pre-existing contract with the Dolphins he was not subject to being claimed by another team to play there again in 2007. Agent Leigh Steinberg said he and Williams gave the Dolphins a "promise" that he would return to the NFL as soon as he could. The risk here is that Williams suffers a major injury up north, but if he can stay healthy, he is obviously better served by playing pro football this season while he rides out his NFL-imposed suspension.

Post by **Sylvus** » May 30, 2006, 3:16 pm

Probably a good deal from both sides, I anticipate the CFL getting a lot more coverage from the US media.

miir · Post by **miir** » May 30, 2006, 5:35 pm

His salary will be significantly higher than 240k. It's suspected he will make close to 585k he would have made with the Dolphins this year had he not been suspended.
The Argos will make more than that back on the boost in ticket sales from having him on the field. The rest of the teams also stand to gain from having a legitimate NFL star playing in their stadium when the argos come to town.

Will be interesting to see the effect (argos coach) Mike 'Pinball' Clemons has on Williams.

StupidMcDupid · Post by **StupidMcDupid** » May 30, 2006, 8:28 pm

There is some good weed in cananda too,so he will be happy there.

miir · Post by **miir** » June 26, 2006, 10:42 am

He threw up some pretty impressive numbers on Saturday!

noel · Post by **noel** » June 26, 2006, 11:02 am

14 yards on 8 carries RULES!

miir · Post by **miir** » June 26, 2006, 11:25 am

noel wrote:14 yards on 8 carries RULES!

With the CFL being predominately a passing game, I could understand his numbers being low, but his performance on the weekend was nothing short of embarrasing.
But in his defense, the Argos lost thier starting quarterback in the first game and the offense had to adjust to a new pivot.

Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » July 23, 2006, 12:12 pm

Oops

SPORTS DIGEST

Williams breaks arm in CFL game
Sunday, July 23, 2006

Running back Ricky Williams broke his left arm in the second quarter of the Toronto Argonauts' 26-23 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday night and is out indefinitely. The former Longhorn, suspended by the NFL for the upcoming season, finished with 17 yards on four carries.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » July 23, 2006, 3:58 pm

That will teach the Canadians to try and pull a Japan on our washed up, drugged up athletes!