Ricky Williams, the NFL's version of Steve Howe (Relief Pitcher who was suspended by the MLB for alcohol and drug abuse 7 times), somehow continues to linger with the Miami Dolphins like a bad case of athlete's foot. Not only has Williams upset and disgraced teammates, team management, fans and the entire NFL in his career, but now he has managed to alienate his own sports agent, Leigh Steinberg, Sports Agent Directory.
Williams, now 31 years old, was set to become a free agent at the end of the 2008 season. Despite his troubled past, teams desperate for help at running back apparently still view him as an effective option and still seem willing to tolerate his shenanigans. Lehigh Steinberg's plan was for Williams to have a productive 2008 season and then score one more multi-year contract before his career finally comes to a merciful end. However, Ricky decided that Ricky knows best once again and he negotiated a one year contract extension with the Miami Dolphins on his own without informing Steinberg.
Williams informed Steinberg about the contract extension after it had already been agreed upon and, no doubt, left his agent so steaming mad he simply could not make a comment to the media about the situation. Williams said the new contract means he's set for life financially, allowing him to support his three children and attend medical school when he retires from the NFL.
On a separate note, I have instructed my HMO to deny all services offered at any medical facility where Ricky plans to practice medicine or alternative herbal remedies in the future. I suggest you do the same.
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JacksGhost
Washington Redskins Hog Blog
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