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Title: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Feb 25th, 2005, 6:20pm As it reads on "The REAL Feed"... Dolphins release Fiedler, three others (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN3766637.htm) The Sports Network: NFL (23.02.2005 21:38) Guess the starting quarterback job is A.J. Feeley's to lose... The questions are... To whom and how soon? [smiley=rollinwithlaughter.gif] |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on May 18th, 2005, 6:20pm Miami... "Beantown"... once again according to "The REAL Feed": David Boston back with Dolphins (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN3901711.htm) The Sports Network: NFL (18.05.2005 12:12) Any fantasy value here? I, for one, think not, at least not any more than an unexpected mid-season free-agent pick-up. |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by Philly on May 19th, 2005, 8:50am David Boston is still David Boston, so expect him to get hurt or underachieve... so I'd even question the mid-season free agency value. |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on May 20th, 2005, 11:30am With regards to Boston, Phil, I totally agree. Further news coming out of Dolphinland from "The REAL Feed": Saban claims Ricky 'very interested' in returning to NFL (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2064287&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233) ESPN: NFL (19.05.2005 23:54) Dolphins coach, Williams discussing comeback by Associated Press The report seems to lack any substantive proof. Is this just a(nother) ploy in an effort to generate some interest in Ricky around the league? Do you guys think this decreases Ronnie Brown's value at all? And, how do you guys see this ultimately panning out? |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on May 20th, 2005, 8:59pm HOT off "The REAL Feed": Agent: Williams talks to Saban, excited about return (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2064904&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233) ESPN: NFL (20.05.2005 18:36) Williams must still serve suspension if he returns by Associated Press Still lacking much in the way of substance, I think, though. [smiley=shrug.gif] |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by Callie on May 22nd, 2005, 11:27am "The agent for Ricky Williams said Friday the retired running back "absolutely" will report to Dolphins training camp in July." http://www.palmbeachpost.com/dolphins/content/sports/epaper/2005/05/21/a1b_ricky_0521.html |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on May 22nd, 2005, 5:49pm I will say this much... Whether or not Ricky plays NFL football again, Saban and the Dolphins should NOT let him do so as a Dolphin. He totally fucked them up last year given his timing and now this year he has fucked up their draft with his timing. Ricky, as a "grown" man, should know that the world does not revolve around him (this should also be apparent to him from his spiritualization and getting in touch with himself) and that the windows within which to make decisions about playing in the NFL are really only open at certain times if you want to be considerate of your team and teammates, a necessary component for team success, especially when it comes to one of your big guns and de facto team leaders. If Ricky wanted to come back, he should have expressed that before the draft. They could have used their high draft pick on one of the MANY other needs they have instead of on RB Ronnie Brown. His coming back could totally ruin any team chemistry the new regime is working on building. If Ricky does want to return, the Dolphins should just look to trade his ass, which is what I believe they are thinking. Anybody else have any thought on the matter? |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by DirkDiggler on May 23rd, 2005, 10:48am on 05/22/05 at 17:49:46, StegRock wrote:
I agree that he should not come back as a Dolphin. Ultimately I do not think it is going to matter much. He will probably come back just to be suspended for one year. If he is not suspended, the problem is, who are they going to trade him to? Edge and Alexander could of been had, but nobody took them. So now where does that leave the Dolphins with Ricky Williams? Who would want his ass? IMO, This is all a ploy orchestrated by Ricky's lawyers and agent in order to some how not pay back that 8 million he owes the Dolphins. I guess even if he shows up out of shape(they say he is currently 30 pounds below his playing weight), gets suspended, etc.....the Dolphins will probably have a hard time getting their dough back. But I am not a lawyer.......... |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by Callie on May 23rd, 2005, 10:52am Ricky's not coming back until July, so he should only be suspended for 4 games, right? If he behaves and his numbers are up, then he'll be worth something in trade values for the Phins, so it's probably a smart move on the part of Miami. Also, R. Brown has not had his durability for lots of carries tested yet. With Ricky and Ronnie both available, carries can be split and a useful analysis can be made on both of them. Also, with Ronnie around, Ricky won't be asked to carry the rock so often that they use him up as they've done in the past (under other management). |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by Philly on May 24th, 2005, 9:24am Yes, if Williams comes back to the team more than a year after his retirement date, then he'd only be on the hook for a 4-game suspension. If he comes back earlier, then he'd be subject to the year-long suspension. It will be interesting to see how he is treated by his teammates when he returns. He screwed the team twice and they won't soon forget that. At least we will get 4 games to see Ronnie Brown audition. If he starts out on fire, I imagine RW will see the bench a lot -- if Brown struggles, then RW could be a factor. Either way, (and I don't know Saban's ways yet) I can't imagine the Fins want to keep Williams long term. They might showcase him to increase trade possibilities, but I still think most teams (Oakland and Denver excepted) would be very hesitant to take him on. |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Jun 1st, 2005, 12:40pm Currently atop "The REAL Feed": Salary issue may stall Ricky's return Miami Herald: Sports (01.06.2005 01:46) There could be one hiccup in Ricky Williams' return to the Dolphins, and it has nothing to do with drug use. In fact, the NFL might be willing to cut Williams a small break in his return to the game based on his willingness to be tested again earlier than required under the league's substance abu... Hmmmm... [smiley=hmmmm.gif] |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Jun 11th, 2005, 6:47pm Ricky on his way back to So-Flo... From "The REAL Feed": Agent: Ricky Williams moving back to South Florida (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2082996&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233) ESPN: NFL (11.06.2005 14:17) Agent: Williams will reenter NFL's drug program by ESPN.com news services I'm sorry, but I really think this is such bullshit... dropping very squarely on Ronnie Brown's head and on the organizations '05 draft strategy. |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Jun 12th, 2005, 1:12am Teammates rightfully and appropriately tentative about Ricky's return! From "The REAL Feed": Dolphins bracing for Ricky's return ... (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2083018&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233) ESPN: NFL (11.06.2005 16:16) Players likely to take wait-and-see approach by Len Pasquarelli |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Jun 14th, 2005, 6:57pm More juice about the Ricky sitch from "The REAL Feed": Williams has some support for return to Dolphins (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/dolphins/2005-06-14-saban-ricky-side_x.htm?csp=34) USATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories (14.06.2005 10:59) When Ricky Williams abruptly retired days before training camp began last summer, the prevailing notion was the star running ... Saban is lovin' on Ricky somethin' serious... [smiley=smitten.gif] a bit of a surprise after going and taking Ronnie Brown as early as he did! Personally, I think there is still a lot of smoke being blown here. I think they will at best showcase him and ultimately try to move him a.s.a.p. |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Jun 17th, 2005, 12:47am From "The REAL Feed" the latest on Williams as well as the Frerotte-Feeley starting QB battle: Williams reportedly rejoins NFL drug program (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/3695000?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5) FOXSports.com :: NFL (16.06.2005 19:22) Retired Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams has been granted early reinstatement to the National Football League's substance abuse program, according to a report in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Frerotte-Feeley battle will be decided in camp (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/football/nfl/wires/06/16/2020.ap.fbn.dolphins.qbs.0463/index.html) SI.com: NFL (16.06.2005 18:58) Who do you think has the leg up in this QB sitch? I just gotta think Feeley does, rhetoric aside. Frerotte's proven he is a second-rate player. Yea, he's done some great things for the Broncos and Vikings in recent years coming off the bench, but Miami is a far way away from Denver and Minnesota, not just geographically, and being a starter brings with it way more pressure than coming off the bench. |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Jun 18th, 2005, 2:37am More on Ricky on "The REAL Feed": Williams to apply for NFL reinstatement in July (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/dolphins/2005-06-17-williams-application_x.htm?csp=34) USATODAY.com Sports - Top Stories (17.06.2005 16:56) Ricky Williams will apply for reinstatement with the Miami Dolphins toward the end of next month. The running back's agent, ... |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Jun 20th, 2005, 11:34am Latest Ricky [smiley=rasta.gif] news from off "The REAL Feed": Next issue for Ricky Williams? His official starting date for camp (http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/sports/football/11923788.htm) News Sentinel: Sports - Football (20.06.2005 00:20) Ricky Williams will formally apply for reinstatement to the NFL and likely will get a small break from the league so he can return to the Dolphins in time for training camp. |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by prm on Jun 27th, 2005, 4:36pm first of all, i'm an auburn man( 8-)) so ronnie brown's success is foremost for me - whether or not he can handle the pounding is another question( :-/)...but steg ( [smiley=steg.gif]) - my goodness...when i rant - i rant...but i was a little surprised to see a few of your responses (not that i'm prudish mate...) but i didn't figure you for a "cusser" ... by the same token, there are certain words that if used should be used to fully express your feelings and not just as a crutch - i use several words in that fashion and i believe you expressed the sense of anger appropriate to the R.W. situation (i've said the same thing)- the only reason he wants to play now is that he owes everyone he has known (probably as mnuch figuratively than literally) $$ and he's blown his wad on gonja & self realization...i think he's no more than trade fodder now and that his timing sucked to go to oakland because i think they're putting their eggs in the lamont jordan basket -which barring injury i think will be a very successful venture - so he's kinda screwed except for givin' ronnie a breather - unless ronnie blows his chance which is not impossible...for what it's worth - i'm glad to be back on with you guys & look forward to conversing, opining, ranting, or bloviating - although in general, i'm glad to leave that to you & bill o'reilly...keep up the great work and i swear, if i win it all this year - i'll send you some for the site...(maybe even if i don't)...thanks, prm... |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Jul 7th, 2005, 4:57pm Hey, prm... [smiley=wave.gif] Nice seein' ya back around the joint! ... BIG news coming out of "The REAL Feed" regarding Ricky's [smiley=rasta.gif] comeback: Report: Ricky up to 215 as he preps for camp (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2102428&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233) ESPN: NFL (07.07.2005 10:23) Back had dropped below 200 pounds in off year by ESPN.com news servicesRicky Williams is bulking up to batter NFL linebackers.The running back, who sat out last season and had reportedly dropped below 200 pounds, has been working out and now weighs about 215 pounds, his agent told The Miami Hera... |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Jul 12th, 2005, 2:46am Disappointing news, though probably not with any fantasy consequence... From "The REAL Feed": Dolphins TE McMichael charged with battery, trespass (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2105741&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233) ESPN: NFL (11.07.2005 17:47) McMichael arrested, accused of hitting wife by Associated PressGROVETOWN, Ga. -- Miami Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael is facing charges for the second time in 13 months for allegedly hitting his wife. McMichael was arrested early Saturday morning in Columbia County after witnesses told pol... |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Jul 13th, 2005, 10:16am Further LOCAL follow-up on the McMichael situation from "The REAL Feed": McMichael may face fine or suspension (http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/12119965.htm?source=rss&channel=miamiherald_sports) Miami Herald: Sports (13.07.2005 01:01) Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael could face a fine or suspension from the NFL for his latest arrest, depending on how the case is resolved. |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by Callie on Jul 19th, 2005, 4:24pm Ricky will be in camp Day 1. Brown will not. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/football/pro/dolphins/sfl-ricky071905,0,6659660.story?coll=sfla-dolphins-front No surprises here. |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Jul 19th, 2005, 8:34pm On Ricky, from "The REAL Feed": Williams cleared to report to Dolphins (http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/sports/football/12171322.htm) TimesLeader.com: Football (19.07.2005 18:36) Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams has been cleared by the NFL to report Sunday for the start of training camp, a year and a day after he abruptly retired. This article still puts "things" in these kinds of terms, however: "'If he decides to return, Ricky Williams is eligible to report on the first day of training camp without incurring a further violation of the substance abuse program,' NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Tuesday." Ricky is "planning" to return, right? And, the Dolphins are planning to welcome him "back" with open arms, right? [smiley=lost.gif] |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Jul 25th, 2005, 7:22am Ricky [smiley=kb.gif] Williams back "camping"... [smiley=campfire.gif] Here are some takes from "The REAL Feed": NFL media analysts wary of Ricky Williams (http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/sports/football/12208034.htm?source=rss&channel=charlotte_football) Sports: NFL / Football -- Charlotte.com (24.07.2005 05:33) As the Dolphins report to training camp on Sunday, some analysts are questioning Nick Saban's decision to bring back Ricky Williams. "I wouldn't want him on my team," ESPN's Joe Theismann said. "You have a guy who was a habitual drug user. Williams confirmed marijuana use. You have to assume the... Ricky Williams arrives at Dolphins camp (http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/sports/football/12212821.htm) TimesLeader.com: Football (24.07.2005 17:40) Tim Brown joined the Raiders once again. For a day, anyway. He signed a one-day contract Monday as a formality so that he could retire as a member of the franchise that drafted him in 1988 and employed him for the first 16 seasons of his NFL career. |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Jul 25th, 2005, 7:43pm From "The REAL Feed"... Ricky contrite in return, but feelings a tad mixed... Ricky apologizes to teammates, fans at camp (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2116037&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233) ESPN: NFL (25.07.2005 13:34) Ricky 'regretful that people were hurt' by retirement by Associated PressDAVIE, Fla. -- With an apology to fans and teammates, running back Ricky Williams returned from retirement and joined the Miami Dolphins for their first training camp practice Monday. Lining up for his first play since the 2... |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by Philly on Jul 26th, 2005, 9:05am I heard part of the press conference on the radio and I thought the funniest thing was when a reporter asked Ricky why he left football for an entire year... Ricky responded: "Why?...... Why?....insert about a 10-second pause here... I don't know." Hey Ricky... smoking pot kills brain cells! [smiley=bonghit.gif] |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Jul 30th, 2005, 7:59am From "The REAL Feed"... A little teaser... In My Opinion: Chambers poised for breakout year (http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/12262745.htm?source=rss&channel=miamiherald_sports) Miami Herald: Sports (30.07.2005 01:01) Around these parts, the Dolphins' Chris Chambers is held in the highest esteem when it comes to NFL wide receivers. It's time Chambers earned that respect. It's a homer piece. But, it still serves to get the juices flowin', nevertheless. |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Aug 2nd, 2005, 11:41am Update on Ronnie Brown negotiations... from one of the number of LOCAL sources available on "The REAL Feed": Bonus slows Brown deal (http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/12280859.htm?source=rss&channel=miamiherald_sports) Miami Herald: Sports (02.08.2005 01:01) The Dolphins and the agent for running back Ronnie Brown, the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, remain about $3 million apart on the amount of guaranteed money they are willing to pay for his contract, according to two sources within the NFL Players Association. |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Aug 3rd, 2005, 11:47pm Ricky's lookin' good, fellas... From a LOCAL source on "the Gridiron Newsstand": http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/football/12288640.htm. One of most telling quotes: "Williams has been impressive in his return, exhibiting quickness on his runs and a willingness to dip his shoulder as a tackler approaches." [smiley=hmmmm.gif] |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Aug 6th, 2005, 1:59am Rookie RB Ronnie Brown is all packed up with nowhere to go... according to this LOCAL source on "the Gridiron Newsstand": "RB Brown calm, cool as he sits, waits for done deal (http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/content/sports/epaper/2005/08/06/a1c_PBP_DOLPHINS_0806.html)" And, even when he does finally arrive, he will meet up with an already crowded backfield as per this LOCAL source on "the Gridiron Newsstand": "A talented, crowded house in the backfield (http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/football/12298223.htm)" |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by sexydexy on Aug 8th, 2005, 10:57am Anybody starting to think that Lamar Gordon might snag the job for the first few games of the season if Brown isn't in camp soon? |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by bgsgfan on Aug 8th, 2005, 2:43pm on 08/08/05 at 10:57:33, sexydexy wrote:
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by junkyardjake on Aug 15th, 2005, 4:18pm Ronnie Brown ends holdout, Ricky Williams can go back to smoking the peyote, he must be having serious withdrawls by now anyway. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050815/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_dolphins_brown |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by bgsgfan on Aug 15th, 2005, 7:14pm on 08/15/05 at 16:18:41, junkyardjake wrote:
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Aug 17th, 2005, 7:48am The short of it from "The REAL Feed": Frerotte pulling ahead of Feeley in Dolphins' QB race (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/football/nfl/wires/08/15/2020.ap.fbn.dolphins.qbs.0291/index.html) SI.com: NFL (16.08.2005 03:41) Feeley, I guess, is not the next coming... |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by Philly on Aug 18th, 2005, 7:24pm on 08/17/05 at 07:48:33, StegRock wrote:
Good thing the Eagles got a second round pick for him so they could draft the next coming at WR (Reggie Brown). |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Sep 1st, 2005, 3:07pm From "The REAL Feed": Briefs: Dolphins still sorting out QBs (http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8791053/rss) CBS SportsLine.com NFL News (01.09.2005 07:51) Wednesday's NFL news briefs They need to get the "line" more in "line", first, me thinks. On the other hand, I think Frerotte and Feeley are not even close to being headed to the Hall. |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by DB on Sep 2nd, 2005, 1:45pm Any word the QB job? Based on the above-article, the job is still open, but looking at the stats from last night, it appears that Ferotte (who was 2/3) was rested, while AJ and Rosenfels threw a lot of passes. Did Ferotte start? If so, I would assume he will start next week. He would not be pulled after 3 passes if he were fighting for a job. ;) |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Sep 3rd, 2005, 3:35pm Okay, we got to start killin' off these "Offseason Report" threads and "letting them 'drop'". [smiley=parachute.gif] This post, however, still belongs here. From "The REAL Feed (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/newsstand.htm)": Williams: I won't miss game during suspension (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/4833214?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5) FOXSports.com :: NFL (03.09.2005 09:43) Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams says he and the team will be fine during his four-game suspension that began Friday. Williams carried four times for 11 yards in the Dolphins' final preseason Thursday, then said he won't miss playing. "I took a year off," he said. "I didn't miss it t... Wow! The fire's still really burning in this guy's belly... [smiley=fumin.gif] or maybe it's just on the end of his doob... [smiley=rasta.gif] I guess he's just trying to "spin" the sitch, but, "bottom" [smiley=moon.gif] line, it needs to start burning under his ass... [smiley=madashell.gif] [smiley=demon.gif] |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Sep 4th, 2005, 10:57pm Alas, we have an answer from "The REAL Feed" as to who's starting for the Phish Week One: FREROTTE GETS DOLPHINS STARTING JOB (http://www.sportinglife.com/nfl/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/05/09/04/GRIDIRON_USA-Miami_Frerotte.html) Sporting Life: NFL (04.09.2005 09:34) Gus Frerotte will be the Miami Dolphins' starting quarterback against the Denver Broncos. Might they actually miss the days of Jay Fiedler down in Miami?!?! |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by StegRock on Sep 11th, 2005, 12:02am Here's an update on the McMichael legal saga,... which didn't merit a thread of its own, so... here it is... :-/ From "The REAL Feed": McMichael pleads guilty to charge (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/football/nfl/wires/09/09/2020.ap.fbn.dolphins.mcmichael.sentenced.0338/index.html) SI.com: NFL (10.09.2005 18:49) |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by prm on Sep 11th, 2005, 7:56am ...hmmm, judge must've been a season tickit holder... |
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Title: Re: Dolphins Offseason Report Post by DirkDiggler on Sep 11th, 2005, 9:29am on 09/04/05 at 22:57:44, StegRock wrote:
And now Feeley is buried 3rd on the depth chart Sage is now #2!! |
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