Ricky Williams To Retire

[Gtown Purple]

As per Adam Schefter via Twitter.

[Natty Boh]

Thanks for your efforts Ricky.

Next man up! Anthony Allen?

[FerrariFan87]

Yeah, multiple sources are confirming the story... looks like we'll be looking for a back-up RB again. Hopefully Anthony Allen gets a shot!

[IMissMattStover]

Of all the potential retirees, I wasn't expecting this yet.

[SideStep77]

I thought he said he was ready for another season??

[IMissMattStover]

I was under the same impression SideStep77.

[arnie_uk]

look of for that gur Paed? sp that was Senior bowl mvp, RB and KR/PR or maybe Brandon Jacbos if he doesnt want a big contact... big bruiser back we need

[Ed_Reed20]

[url="http://twitter.com/adamschefter"]http://twitter.com/adamschefter[/url]

Nooo...!

I was hoping Ricky would return.

[Yatagarasu]

Oh man... I guess that AFC Championship game took a lot of emotional toll on him. May he retire in peace now that he reached 10,000 yards and the respect of fans everywhere.

[IMissMattStover]

So now we pick up a FA RB I say. I dont think that we need to use a draft pick, especially considering Rice.

[CalvinSmoke]

Dang it, I loved seeing Ricky rumble in the back field... I really wish he could have got his ring this year...

[IMissMattStover]

Somebody needs to give him a hug.

[Raven07]

hmmm with this story becoming apparent, the story i read on either twitter or rotoworld (cant remember which) of the Ravens thinking of pursuing Reggie Bush, seems to make a little more sense now


if this story is true, then GL Ricky, thanks for providing a stable backfield over the past season.

[Purple Punishment]

Anthony Allen or Damien Berry anyone?

[IMissMattStover]

Im not too worried, namely because we have Ray Rice, but we do need a power RB back up in case of the unfortunate event of Rice getting injured.

[Raving_Heathen]

Brandon Jacobs is a bully and possibly a roid-head. He gets into fights with everyone. I've never seen a man so angry all the time. Plus he's not the same RB he was a few years ago. And considering half of the Ravens defense loves Rex Ryan like a father, and Jacobs threatened Rex's well-being not too long ago, I'm guessing those same Ravens players wouldn't want to share a locker room with the man.

I think the Ravens should look into the draft for a possible stud RB to supplement Rice long-term. I know Rice is young, but he's not superman. Eventually the pounding he's taken over the last 4 years will break him down physically, just like it has virtually every other RB to play the game.

[Northern-Raven]

It's a sad day, I have so much respect for him. Being in Toronto, Canada we got to see him play for the Argonauts as well. Was so excited when I heard he was going to be a Raven. Really pains me to know he won't get a ring. Thanks though for your dedication and effort this year.

[757RavensFan]

Man, I loved what he brought to our back field this year. There was a couple of games where I felt Ricky should have stayed in the game instead of Rice b/c he was getting about 5 yards a pop. He was definitely a factor in Rice's great season. Wishing you the best Ricky and thanks for your contributions. You ran like a Raven!!

[Token]

I really wanted to see him get a ring..

[Raven Hammer]

Unexpected Bad News We will Miss him Perfect change of pace for Ray Good Luck Ricky

[scrock]

Did not think he would retire, I heard he had the fire to come back and he liked being in the Ravens locker room

Oh well, Anthony Allen could be the 2nd RB or the Ravens could draft a RB...a good RB can be had in the later rounds

[Irish Raven]

[quote name='Raven07' timestamp='1328638956' post='988310']
hmmm with this story becoming apparent, the story i read on either twitter or rotoworld (cant remember which) of the Ravens thinking of pursuing Reggie Bush, seems to make a little more sense now
[/quote]

I think you saw Michael Bush, not Reggie Bush


edited for spelling

[Radinho84]

wow. a little shocking. he got better and better for us the longer the season lasted. have a nice retirement big rick!

[arnie_uk]

rumours of failed drug test

[url="https://twitter.com/#!/WNST/status/166945157550309376"]https://twitter.com/#!/WNST/status/166945157550309376[/url]

[yogismo]

[quote name='arnie_uk' timestamp='1328638662' post='988294']
look of for that gur Paed? sp that was Senior bowl mvp, RB and KR/PR or maybe Brandon Jacbos if he doesnt want a big contact... big bruiser back we need
[/quote]

Um... what?

[arnie_uk]

[quote name='yogismo' timestamp='1328640230' post='988351']

Um... what?
[/quote]
look out for that guy... sp means spelling, i dont think i spelled his name write.. i was in a hurry

[izvoodoo]

I say we just use Anthony Allen in Training camp and we can get someone if we need them.

It'd be cool to win the superbowl with LT.

[adam713]

[quote name='Raven07' timestamp='1328638956' post='988310']
hmmm with this story becoming apparent, the story i read on either twitter or rotoworld (cant remember which) of the Ravens thinking of pursuing Reggie Bush, seems to make a little more sense now
[/quote]

Bush proved himself to be a RB1 this past season. Not sure he would want to be a #2 to Rice. I say, work with what we have and save the money for another position. Next man up, AA!

[Ravenseconbeast]

Wow...why Ricky? He was a stud this year.

[scrock]

This really doesn't concern me, losing Ricky isn't a huge deal...yeah he played better towards the end of the year and playoffs, he was a solid change up from Ray Rice

...but there are so many RBs who can do what Ricky did for us, we can find one in free agency for cheap or draft one in later rounds

RBs aren't drafted as high as they used to be because the NFL has become pass happy