Ricky Williams

[Smidgeon]

Starks looks like the most complete back we have. Good vision. Runs hard. Gets more then 2 yards a run. I think they were just terrified of putting him in situations where he had to pick up blitzes. Maybe he has bad "practice attitude" but he still has enough talent that they need him on the field.

Or maybe he just has bad practice habits? Where has anyone from the Packers staff said he has a bad attitude? I thought they liked his attitude?

[MJZiggy]

Are we talking about the same Ricky Williams who considers the NFL drug policy to be a nice suggestion?

[vince]

So he smokes pot. It's damn near legal in a lot of states anymore.

[MJZiggy]

So he smokes pot. It's damn near legal in a lot of states anymore.

Maybe so, but not so legal in the NFL yet...

[pbmax]

He's been better since he sought treatment for his head, not just for his fondness for the leaf. And I seem to remember his current agent (not the doorknob that signed him to the original bad deal) has been a pretty steadying influence.

But with the number of bodies (esp. Starks and Nance) I can't see him being attractive even at a low price.

[Scott Campbell]

Are we talking about the same Ricky Williams who considers the NFL drug policy to be a nice suggestion?

The same Ricky who knows that he's one failed drug test from the end of his NFL paychecks. He's kept his nose clean the last few years.

[Patler]

His age might be deceptive. He's very low mileage.

Low mileage? He is approaching 4,000 touches in college and the pros.

[get louder at lambeau]

It just seems like a waste to sign older RBs. It's a young man's game, and if you can find a young stud, you're set for a while. With the old guys, you're just hoping to squeeze a good season or two, against odds of their eventual decline. Give me some angry, hungry 22 year old at RB anyday.

[pbmax]

Low mileage? He is approaching 4,000 touches in college and the pros.

But if you only remember 2,000, its like you're young again.

[bobblehead]

But if you only remember 2,000, its like you're young again.

Sooo...get us an alzheimers patient at RB...he won't even remember his last carry.

[MJZiggy]

The same Ricky who knows that he's one failed drug test from the end of his NFL paychecks. He's kept his nose clean the last few years.

I know that, but the opportunity for humor was there.

[pbmax]

Sooo...get us an alzheimers patient at RB...he won't even remember his last carry.

Tricky, because he has to remember which way to run.

[vince]

Won't medical marijuana help that? Hell it helps everything else.

[Tarlam!]

Starks. I'm a believer.

[Patler]

Starks. I'm a believer.

I'm starting to be. He runs differently than the others; faster and shiftier than Kuhn and with a lot more power than Jackson. He is supposed to be a very good receiver, and I am anxious to see him have more opportunities. I am hopeful that he can provide a bit of a spark in the playoffs, but he may not get much of a chance. MM is so darned comfortable with Jackson.