Line of Scrimmage: Week 11 - Big Bill's bad gamble Nov 19, 2009
Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown (foot) will be out after being injured in last week's win over the Buccaneers, and Ricky Williams will replace him in starting lineup. Miami linebacker Joey Porter expected to return to the lineup after being a healthy inactive versus Tampa Bay. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Miami RB Brown ruled out vs. Panthers Nov 18, 2009
Ricky Williams will start at running back on Thursday. Williams has rushed for 558 yards and six TDs on 105 carries this season. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Brown out Thursday Nov 18, 2009
Veteran Ricky Williams will take over as the No. 1 back for the match-up of two 4-5 teams at 8:20 p.m. Thursday (NFL Network) ... this week ricky williams who has long been a proven back in this league for years, so we wont miss a whole lot. (The Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins' unusual scheme has Panthers concerned Nov 18, 2009
Without Brown, the Dolphins will rely more on running back Ricky Williams. Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme played with him in New Orleans and called Williams one of the smartest football players I've ever played with, at any position. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
With Ronnie Brown out, spotlight falls on Miami Dolphins' Ricky Williams Nov 18, 2009
Allen Eyestone / The Post Ricky Williams breaks away from Tampa Bay's Geno Hayes for a first down to set up the winning field goal in the fourth quarter against the Bucs ... DAVIE Ricky Williams had started the first two games of 2008, sharing time with Ronnie Brown, when Dolphins coach Tony Sparano sat them down and asked who wanted to be the starting running back. (The Palm Beach Post)
NOTES Westbrook may not play after another concussion Nov 17, 2009
Brown likely will be replaced in the lineup by Ricky Williams, who came off the bench against the Buccaneers for his first 100-yard rushing game this season. Briefly: Seahawks running back Julius Jones is likely to miss Sunday's game at Minnesota because of a bruised lung. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Rothstein's spending took off in 2005 Nov 17, 2009
7 million, a house owned by Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams. He got a mortgage on the house from Morse Operations, the automotive dealer whose family once considered Rothstein a close friend. (The Palm Beach Post)
Saints able to turn ugly into victory Nov 17, 2009
On your fantasy list of running backs, I'm guessing Steven Jackson ranked somewhere down there, after names like Adrian Peterson, LaDainian Tomlinson, DeAngelo Williams, Ricky Williams, Jamal Lewis, Brandon Jacobs, Ronnie Brown, Frank Gore. In some cases, that's how it is when you play your college football off-Broadway, at Oregon State, and are then drafted to play your professional football in virtual exile, for a team that has rowed against the currents of the NFL the past four seasons. (Nola.com -- Sports)
LATEST UPDATES: L. Johnson close to signing with Bengals? Nov 17, 2009
Ricky Williams is suddenly an every-week RB2 in fantasy. Source. (USA Today -- Sports)
Dolphins' Brown hurts right ankle Nov 16, 2009
His absence meant a busier load for Ricky Williams, who ran for a season-high 102 yards. Brown ran for 82 yards and a touchdown. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Bests & worsts Nov 16, 2009
-- Best fill-in: Dolphins RB Ricky Williams rushed nine times for 53 yards in the fourth quarter, when after starter Ronnie Brown had left with an ankle injury. Williams' 27-yard jaunt in the final minute helped set up the Dolphins' game-winning field goal. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ronnie Brown leaves the stadium on crutches Nov 16, 2009
Ricky Williams will start if Brown can't. Source: on Newsvine. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pats' gamble fails, Colts win Nov 16, 2009
Ricky Williams ran for 102 yards, and Brown rushed for 82 and a touchdown before his injury. Cardinals 31, Seahawks 20: Rookie Beanie Wells had second-half touchdown runs of 10 and 13 yards, and Arizona rallied from an early two-touchdown deficit for its second home win in five tries. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Commentary: Ronnie Brown's injury puts a damper on an unimpressive Miami Dolphins win Nov 16, 2009
Henne did redeem himself by directing a five-play, 77-yard drive to Carpenter's winning kick, which came after Ricky Williams Brown's other half at running back popped a 27-yard gain. "It made me feel good," Henne said of the rally in which he completed two passes for 41 yards. (The Palm Beach Post)
Praise for MJD; more Fantasy Revelations Nov 16, 2009
If Williams and Stewart are the NFL's best RB combo , then Ronnie Brown (98 total yards, 1 TD) and Ricky Williams (107 total yards) are, at minimum, the AFC's best rushing duo. Oh sure, the 205 combined yards and one touchdown occurred against Tampa Bay, and Brown could easily miss 1-2 weeks with an. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Saints hardly perfect in win Nov 16, 2009
Henne took over at his 16, then hit Davone Bess for gains of 25 and 16 yards, and Ricky Williams ran for 27 yards to the 7, setting up Carpenter for his fourth field goal of the game ... Ricky Williams ran for 102 yards for Miami and Ronnie Brown rushed for 82 and a TD before leaving in the third quarter with a right ankle injury. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Last-minute injury report Nov 15, 2009
It's not enough to put, say, Ricky Williams on your fantasy bench, but it could hurt the 'Phins running game. Detroit at Minnesota, 1 p.m.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
In search of a happier ending, Cowboys have rewritten their script Nov 15, 2009
He keeps a close eye on me, said running back Ricky Williams. He holds me accountable, and I look forward to every time he wants to talk to me. (Boston Globe)
Value Meter: Dolphins RB Brown will rebound vs. Buccaneers Nov 14, 2009
Value Meter: Dolphins running back Brown will rebound against Bucs - Fantasy Joe: Fantasy Football News, Draft Information, and Player Rankings - USATODAY.com. Value Meter: Dolphins running back Brown will rebound against Bucs. (USA Today -- Sports)
GETTING DEFENSIVE: Dolphins a solid start this week vs. Tampa Bay Nov 14, 2009
Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams have combined for just one fumble, while QB Chad Henne has only three interceptions on the season. --Chris Carbonell. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tampa Bay Team Report Week 10 Nov 14, 2009
They have Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown and all of those type of guys and they're coming at you full speed and they're coming at you fresh and they're coming at you rapid. Sometimes they take the quarterback out of the game and leave those guys in there just to do it and it's not even a trick 'em thing anymore. (BucsInsiders.com)
Miller Time: Wildcat formation: Gimmick or Weapon? Nov 13, 2009
Dolphins quarterback coach David Lee brought the offense to Miami and he had Ricky Williams running it. At GCT, Conaway has Standrick Williams. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
David Miller, Greensburg Central Catholic / Joelle Kissell, Latrobe (Today) Nov 12, 2009
When I was a kid, I liked Ricky Williams a lot. So I copied his number when I was younger. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Patriots Must Beware Of Williams Nov 12, 2009
Ricky Williams is the grease in the gears of the Wildcat and New England knows they must contain him. When preparing to play the , teams have learned to expect the unexpected. (InsideTexas.com)
What’s new for Colts? Nov 11, 2009
On the play, you can see Thomas working the right edge of the offensive formation, so as not to get turned and sealed in the inside, seeing Chad Henne sneak behind Ricky Williams, who got the handoff on a Wildcat speed sweep. So the reverse pass was shot out of the air before it ever got off the ground. (Boston Globe)
AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Dolphins left in awe of Patriots (11/09/09) Nov 10, 2009
On one third-quarter play, Wilfork this time lined up at left end was able to flow down the line and stuff Ricky Williams on a third-and-2. I was pretty surprised, said Miami LT Jake Long, who found Wilfork in his grill a lot. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Getting the handle on ‘Pistol’ made this a good win Nov 9, 2009
And he pitched to Ricky Williams for a 15-yard touchdown on the Pistol speed option, this time to the right, to cap the five-play, 80-yard undressing of the Patriots defense. If all that jargon s enough to get your head spinning, imagine how it would feel trying to defend it. (Boston Globe)
Wrinkle-proof Patriots look great in beating Dolphins, Wildcat Nov 9, 2009
This time, he pitched early to Ricky Williams, who scampered 15 yards for a touchdown. The Patriots defense gathered around Belichick on the sideline as he explained on-the-fly adjustments, a scene repeating from last year. (Boston Globe)
Patriots overcome wildcat to beat Dolphins 27-17 Nov 9, 2009
Miami's two touchdowns, a 15-yard run by Ricky Williams and a 1-yard pass from Ronnie Brown to Joey Haynos, came on wildcat plays. Haynos' touchdown 00003B14 came on the first series of the second half, a 16-play, 66-yard drive that lasted more than 10 minutes. (Concord Monitor)
Thomas leaves no doubts Nov 9, 2009
Running back Ronnie Brown took the snap and handed the ball to Ricky Williams. Williams then handed it to Henne, but Thomas was there to wrap Henne up for the sack, forcing a third and 19. (Boston Globe)
Comeback Kids: Saints rally from 14 points down to stay unbeaten Nov 9, 2009
Ricky Williams added a touchdown run and rookie Pat White ignited the Wildcat with 45 yards on six carries. Chad Henne completed 19-of-34 passes for 219 yards without a touchdown or an interception in defeat. (ABC 7 News, DC)
With Miami bearing down, rookie Pryor is next in line Nov 8, 2009
The Dolphins have a pair of bruising backs - Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown - running behind a strong offensive line led by center Jake Grove and left tackle Jake Long. The Patriots defensive scheme demands linemen who take on those blocks, a taxing style that requires frequent substitution. You always have to study hard and learn all this stuff, Pryor said. (Boston Globe)
Just another Fish story Nov 8, 2009
Ricky Williams is no Wildcat slouch himself ... Wild times: Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams have to establish a running game early to take the pressure off Chad Henne, who faces his toughest NFL test today. (Boston Globe)
Value Meter: Jones-Drew, Grant have easy pickings in Week 9 Nov 7, 2009
Here is Matt Pitzer's updated Value Meter for Week 9. Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew, coming off a 177-yard rushing performance (on just eight carries. (USA Today -- Sports)
NFL Week 9: Will this be the week of the upset? Nov 7, 2009
5 yards per carry, so the Dolphins should be able to control the line of scrimmage and move the chains behind the rushing duo of Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams. Since Bill Belichick has taken over as head coach of the Patriots, New England is 7-2 when coming off a bye week. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Week off made Warren stronger Nov 6, 2009
The Dolphins unveiled the Wildcat against the Patriots last year and have continued to utilize the formation this season with Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams handling the rushing duties. We re going to have to tackle, said Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork. (Boston Globe)
Return to prominence Nov 6, 2009
The Razorbacks had] two great backs [Darren McFadden and Felix Jones], and the Dolphins have two great backs [Brown and Ricky Williams. Shot down Rumors that the NFL Players Association is considering a strike during the playoffs are absurd, Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas said. (Boston Globe)
Scores, without the points Nov 6, 2009
Ricky Williams, RB, Miami: Williams, the Dolphins No. 2 back, is a safe play against a New England defense that is average against the run. Three down Matt Forte, RB, Chicago: Forte broke out against the terrible Browns with two rushing touchdowns, but Arizona is 3-0 on the road and stellar against the run. (Boston Globe)
Despite being 7-0, Saints have concerns Nov 5, 2009
Miami's Ricky Williams did it on a run as Miami jumped out to a 24-3 first-half lead. Atlanta's Roddy White did it on a pass from Matt Ryan in the third quarter. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Despite win, Dolphins offense needs jump start Nov 4, 2009
The offense has relied heavily on running backs Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams, but opponents have lately stymied the Dolphins with eight-man fronts, daring them to throw. That tactic worked against the Jets. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
CLICKS: Favre, LT, Rice headline Week 8 Revelations Nov 2, 2009
If someone would have told you, before kickoff, the Dolphins would score 30 points at the raucous Meadowlands, it'd be a lock to assume Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams tallied four touchdowns, while overseeing a Wildcat-heavy attack. And yet, the paltry numbers of Brown (25 total yards), Williams (68 total yards) and QB Chad Henne (112 passing yards, 1 TD) suggest one of the weirdest scoring days in franchise history. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Dolphins' Crowder doubtful for Jets' game Nov 1, 2009
Running back Ricky Williams (thumb) and nose tackle Jason Ferguson (foot) are listed as probable. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Inconsistent Dolphins find mirror image in Jets Nov 1, 2009
" SERIES HISTORY The Jets hold a 46-40-1 lead in their all-time regular season series with Miami, including their 31-27 Monday night loss at Land Shark Stadium in Week 5. The teams embarked on an unconventional split of last year's home-and-home. Gang Green was a 20-14 winner when it traveled to Dolphin Stadium in Week 1 of last season, and was officially knocked out of the AFC East race with a 24-17 loss to the Fins in Week 17. That result snapped a four-game losing streak for the Dolphins in... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Week 8 injury updates Nov 1, 2009
The Dolphins only have three players listed on their injury report: Linebacker Channing Crowder, who's doubtful with a shoulder injury, defensive tackle Jason Ferguson and running back Ricky Williams, who are both listed as probable. Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery is listed as questionable on the injury report, but. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Comeback speaks volumes Oct 31, 2009
I think some of my old high school friends might have been wearing Ricky Williams jerseys. A lot of my uncles and cousins are Dolphins fans. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Ced Story: No Longer SadCedric Benson learned from his mistakes in Chicago and is now thriving, writes Paul Daughtery. Oct 30, 2009
"Wait for the hole to present itself.'' Allow the play to unfold, react to what the defense does. Don't be in such a hurry. It's all there for you. It isn't going away this time. Benson hadn't learned to be patient. Not as a high school running back in Texas, where his 8,423 career yards are fourth-best ever. Fourth-best running back in Texas is like being fourth-best sunset on Waikiki. Lots to choose from. He hadn't learned to be patient at the University of Texas, where he ran for more yards... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Ginn Jr. silent about possible lineup shakeup Oct 30, 2009
" In addition to Ginn and Hartline, the Dolphins' receivers are starter Greg Camarillo, Davone Bess and rookie Patrick Turner, who has been inactive for each of the first six games. The Dolphins (2-4), last in the AFC East, are on the road Sunday against the New York Jets (4-3). Ginn dropped three passes against New Orleans, including one that deflected off his hands to safety Darren Sharper, who returned the interception 42 yards for a momentum-changing touchdown. Ginn has yet to fulfill his... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Who Dat? Secondary playing well for Saints Oct 29, 2009
Aaron Stecker has played in the league for nine years, Is this guy capable of getting to the outside like Jerious Norwood or a Ricky Williams. We need a speed back not someone with the same style as Snelling and Turner. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Chargers preparing for first season under Joyner Oct 29, 2009
However he s receiving a tough challenge from freshman Ricky Williams from Liberty Tech in Jackson. This battle gives both a chance to improve every day. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Unbeaten Saints Rally Past Dolphins 46-34 Oct 27, 2009
The Dolphins' Ricky Williams carried only nine times but tied a career high with three touchdowns rushing, including a 68-yard run, the longest of his career. By the time the Saints picked up their second first down 22 minutes into the game, the Dolphins led 24-3. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Saints make impossible seem probable Oct 27, 2009
Especially on days like Sunday, when Brees was human (22-of-38 for 298 yards with a touchdown, three interceptions and a fumble lost), and the offensive line was fallible (five sacks allowed), the defense was vulnerable to the run (a combined 25 carries for 128 yards and four touchdowns by running backs Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown), and the special teams kicking unit managed to miss a field-goal attempt and extra-point attempt. Alone, one of those things can cripple a team and leave it... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Williams' play offers no joy in loss Oct 26, 2009
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. -- When asked if he took any pleasure in having 80 rushing yards, his career long run and only the second three-touchdown game of his career against his former team, Dolphins running back Ricky Williams already was shaking his head halfway through the question. "Nope," Williams said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Brees overcomes awful first half Oct 26, 2009
"This was our game to win," Miami's Ricky Williams said. "We fought and we fought. They just fought harder at the end.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Week 7 studs, duds & Fantasy Revelations Oct 26, 2009
and Ricky Williams has officially become a weekly starter in the flex spot, given his recent tear and quality of the Dolphins' run-blocking offensive line. Or do you need more convincing after his 92-yard, 3-TD effort against the Saints. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Brees leads breathless rally Oct 26, 2009
This was our game to win, Ricky Williams said. We fought and we fought. (Boston Globe)
Still perfect Oct 26, 2009
Ricky Williams, who rushed for three touchdowns for Miami, fueled that early surge with scoring runs of four and 68 yards. On the long run, Williams broke clean off the left side. (USA Today -- Sports)
Defending the Wildcat will be key for Saints Oct 26, 2009
10:00 PM CDT on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Bradley Handwerger / WWL-TV.com Sports Writer. (WWLTV.com, LA)
ENOUGH ALREADY Oct 25, 2009
For New Orleans, it has been Wildcat this and Wildcat that all week, prompting the question: How on earth will the Black and Gold be able to defend the trendy offshoot of the single wing, starring Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams. Answer: Based on what has become a larger-than-life formation, it simply can't be stopped. (Nola.com -- Sports)
View From the Other Side: A Miami writer's look at the Dolphins Oct 25, 2009
DJN: Defenses have to respect both Ronnie Brown going between the tackles or to the left and Ricky Williams sweeping in the direction of his motion as well as a reverse as a standard play. There's often a moment of defensive hesitation -- Brown and Williams are two high quality ball carriers -- while the offensive linemen are getting into their blocks. (WWLTV.com, LA)
CAT AND MOUSE GAME Oct 24, 2009
The Miami Dolphins' Wildcat offense is not what puts the fear of God in opponents, according to Saints players and coaches, but the players who run it: Ronnie Brown, Ricky Williams and rookie quarterback Pat White. "The design is very challenging, and when the design fits with personnel, it becomes what they have when they run it," Saints Coach Sean Payton said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Williams proving worth in Miami Oct 24, 2009
The faces are no longer familiar to Ricky Williams. The friends he had playing for the New Orleans Saints during his first four years in the NFL are all gone. (Nola.com -- Sports)
VALUE METER: Colts top fantasy rankings Oct 24, 2009
Value Meter: Colts get comfy atop Week 7 rankings - Fantasy Joe: Fantasy Football News, Draft Information, and Player Rankings - USATODAY.com. Value Meter: Colts get comfy atop Week 7 rankings. (USA Today -- Sports)
Chester 41, A.C. Flora 22 Oct 24, 2009
RUSHING A.C. Flora: Cedric Cornelius 14-54, Stephen Cagle 9-10, Edward Kirkland 6-17, Sterling Mitchell 7-40, Ricky Williams 8-56, Daquan Pelzer 2-12. Chester: Julius Pendergrass 20-109, Brent Minter 14-80, Tevin Worthy 12-62, K.J. Dixon 2-5, Nick Hughes 1-3. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Saints use Bush to simulate wildcat in practice Oct 23, 2009
Bush said he didn't see his success running out of the formation as a reason for the Saints to be alarmed at how they might do against Ronnie Brown _ or former Saint Ricky Williams, who often takes the handoff from Brown. "You want to break (big runs) now as opposed to during the game so they can see what we need to clean up," Bush said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Pompei: Dolphins gimmick offense is here to stay Oct 23, 2009
And they have Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams. No one else does. (MSNBC -- Sports)
