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Running Back Rank: #45
Overall: #146
Williams had a solid season with the Dolphins, serving as their No. 2 back but getting a few more carries than your typical backup. Williams had double-digit carries in 11 of 16 games. He rushed for 659 yards, his highest total since 2005. And while Williams is 32, he doesn't have as many carries as your typical 32 year old since he took some time off and was suspended from football for a while. He still has some life left in those legs as evident by last season. Expect a similar role in '09. Williams runs with power and has speed to make plays to the outside. He also is an underrated receiver, catching 50-plus passes two times in his career (29 receptions last season).
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Williams is a concern because of his past indiscretions, but he stayed clean last year, which is a positive. If he makes it through a full season, Williams will get you around 900 total yards and five or so scores, making him a decent No. 3 back. He is worth some starts in the flex spot in his current role. And Williams has a little more value in PPR leagues because of his ability to catch the ball. |
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| Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams (thumb) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 30, and is probable for Week 8. |
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| Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams (thumb) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 28. |
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| The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams rushed for 80 yards and three touchdowns on nine carries in Week 9. His three touchdowns tied a career high. |
| Fantasy Impact: Williams had a huge game and is proving to be a decent flex option for fantasy teams. |
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| The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown rushed for 43 yards on 10 carries while RB Ricky Williams rushed for 39 yards on seven carries in the team's Week 1 game. |
| Fantasy Impact: Neither back was great, but they were alright. The time share isn't a great thing for fantasy teams, though. |
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| ESPN.com reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams will earn a base salary of $4.35 million in 2010 as part of a one-year contract extension he signed. |
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| Jeff Darlington, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams said he signed a one-year contract extension during the offseason, which will keep him with the team through the 2010 season. At that point, Williams said he plans to retire. |
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| Chris Perkins, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams said he would like to play for two more seasons and then retire. |
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| The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams had 12 carries for 54 yards during the team's Week 13 game. |
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| The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams had 12 carries for 105 yards with a touchdown during the team's Week 10 game. He also had two receptions for 21 yards during the game. |
| Fantasy Impact: Williams had a huge game, but don't expect this every week. |
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| Barry Jackson, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano said he wants to get RB Ricky Williams more touches. According to a former league scout, Williams has lost a step and no longer possesses the same explosion. 'I don't see him threatening the edge as much as he used to,'' said former scout Ken Moll, who added Williams has become merely a 'capable backup.' |
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