Ricky predicts 9 wins, a double 1,000-yard backfield and 4 more years

by LeftCoastFinFan on Jun 28, 2008 7:29 PM EDT

What do you think about that?!

"Ricky Williams has offered bold predictions for 2008.

He proclaimed the Dolphins will win “at least nine games” and he and Ronnie Brown each plan to run for 1,000 yards this year.

That’s what he told our sister paper, the Austin American-Statesman, on Thursday at a gathering of Heisman Trophy winners in the Texas capital.

If Williams and Brown could accomplish the feat, they would become only the fourth backfield mates in NFL history to do so."

I don't recall every hearing Ricky be this positive about playing football. I really would love to see this happen. I think if Ricky and Ronnie actually DO rush for 1000 each, we would almost HAVE to win 9 games! :)

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/dolphins/content/sports/epaper/2008/06/27/0627bohls.html

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Kool Aid

While both of them reaching the 1,000 yard mark is a stretch, I am starting to drink the sweet stuff when it comes to this Dolphins team.

They look good.

In November of 2006 I purchased a Ricky Williams jersey on eBay for $4.99 and $5.00 shipping.

You know what they say: “When there’s blood on the streets buy land.”

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by The Phinisher on Jun 28, 2008 8:23 PM EDT 0 recs

Its a bold prediction

But I think it could happen depending on Ronnie’s knee. Our line is going to be good. Ricky is motivated. Many sports experts will think its a joke but they don’t know crap. Remember when they predicted us to go to the Super Bowl in 06? That was far off. I really think we are going to surprise people this year. Nine wins can happen.

by mikey2380 on Jun 28, 2008 8:49 PM EDT 0 recs

who cares on whether it happens or not. . .

Ricky is positive, and even a little cocky. When was the last time our team had a swagger? Bring it!!!!!!!!

Phatfinfan

by phatfinfan on Jun 28, 2008 9:27 PM EDT 0 recs

no reason why not...

both have all-pro talent and demenor.

what im trying to do right now…is hoping rickys “four” years will be a dolphin…cause hell…after all the shit he put me through (retiring on my b-day) and put the dolphins through I just cant blame the dude. He was searching for some way to counter his anxiety and social difference and when he did open up (to ditka) there was no help given.

After all that he is coming back and admittin how much regret he has and how stupid it was. only thing he does say is how excited he is to continue where he left off, domination of the field.

Hell I’ll say it and I dont care if the rest of you give me shit for it—> Ricky Williams is my favorite player.

by finsxfactor on Jun 29, 2008 12:25 AM EDT 0 recs

It took him 31 years...

...but Ricky Williams is starting to actually sound like a man.

Some people try to find things in this game that don't exist but football is only two things - blocking and tackling. ~Vince Lombardi

by ratenxs on Jun 29, 2008 12:57 AM EDT 0 recs

I'm with you phatfin...

A Dolphin talking shit??? I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by phranchise on Jun 29, 2008 1:08 AM EDT 0 recs

lol when was the last time a dolphin actually talked shit?

by finsxfactor on Jun 29, 2008 12:50 PM EDT 0 recs

I think its good he fellls like this know

He finally regain his confidence now he can go out there and show them othewr guys the real deal.I beleive that would just get ronnie brown alot more amped up to do better and not let rickey get his spot on the roster.Cuz beleive if rickey does better than ronnie there gonna let him go,Cuz hes a power runner like they like.Hes also alot alot cheaper and ronnie is also injured and he would be good trade bait next year with a year left on his contract….................

by lionel on Jun 29, 2008 3:29 PM EDT 0 recs

Not a chance

we let Ronnie go. If anything, we keep em both, nobody really goes with one back these days. Look at Dallas last year with Barber and Jones, and this year with Barber and other Jones. Ricky is also 31, Ronnie is 25 I believe. If anything, we’ll deal RW once his value goes up, and let Ronnie share carries with the rook Parmele.

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by Little Nicky 21 on Jun 29, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up 0 recs

Running the Ball

This year we will run the ball a lot with a young QB starting (60% run). We also have two stud backs and two good offensive run blocking tackles. Teams will get worn down by our young strong offensive line and two bruising backs that can take it to the house. If we can play good D we will win games.

by gophish on Jun 29, 2008 4:02 PM EDT 0 recs

agree with that! :)

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Jun 29, 2008 6:02 PM EDT up 0 recs

I've been saying for a while...

That the Dolphins will be within a game of .500, could be in either direction, and that they’ll have the best rushing attack in the league… now I have a team insider agreeing with me :-D

by thatzakkid on Jun 29, 2008 7:54 PM EDT 0 recs

If Ricky and Ronnie rush for over 100 yards each

Shouldnt we have more than 9 wins?

by Patssuck456 on Jun 30, 2008 10:19 AM EDT 0 recs

1000*

by Patssuck456 on Jun 30, 2008 10:19 AM EDT up 0 recs

That was kind my thought up top.

I think that will equal at least 9 wins. But if the D keeps games close so that the team doesn’t need to abandon the run halfway through a game, I could still see them rushing for 100 each and the Fins losing by 1 score at the end. As the Fins have taught us over the years, there are lotsa ways to lose.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Jun 30, 2008 12:22 PM EDT up 0 recs