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Suddenly, despite having just six NFL carries since 2005 when he gained 743 yards as a complementary back to Ronnie Brown (907), it's the 31-year-old Ricky Williams looking down the depth chart at the 26-year-old. While coach Tony Sparano believes it won't take long for Brown to get back to the form he displayed last year before tearing his ACL in Game 7, he is concerned that his latest injury -- a sprained right thumb suffered against the Jaguars last week -- could affect Brown's workload early in the season. Brown won't play in tonight's next-to-last exhibition game against the Chiefs. That said, Sparano said recently, that "they're competing and right now Ronnie isn't out there." If that's the case, the competition hasn't been close. Brown has appeared indecisive in gaining 6 yards on five carries, while Williams has glided to 74 yards on 15 carries, including a between-the-tackles 4-yard touchdown run last week. As far as trust issues regarding his past drug suspensions, veteran defensive end Vonnie Holliday believes in Williams and his ability.

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August 23, 2008  10:31 AM ET
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We are Marshall!

August 23, 2008  10:32 AM ET
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Last game vs jacksonville. dont know the player forget his name

August 23, 2008  10:36 AM ET
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Ricky get out while you can go to a team that can use a back instead of a whole new team. Esp one who is looking at your replacement already

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August 23, 2008  10:46 AM ET
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Yeah maybe or he could be stuck on one team like Barry Sanders(not comparing the 2) and retire early because of it

August 23, 2008  10:46 AM ET
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We believe in Harvey Dent..

August 23, 2008  10:48 AM ET
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They will at least win 6 games this year the O line a lot better.

August 23, 2008  10:55 AM ET
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He owes the Dolphins too much money to leave.

August 23, 2008  10:56 AM ET
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I wonder just what he might have been able to accomplish in his football career had he decided that football was more important to him than marijuana way back when.

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August 23, 2008  11:33 AM ET
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Comeback story of the year possibly if it happens?

August 23, 2008  11:44 AM ET
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Comeback story of the year possibly if it happens?

EastCoastKeith | 08/23/08, 11:33 AM

I'd have to say yes.

August 23, 2008  12:24 PM ET
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Comeback to what? The grass? Only time will tell, but I'll bet the grass wins again.

August 23, 2008  12:46 PM ET
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You don't know till it's over, but I hope he is successful. I don't know why I pull for him, but I do.

August 23, 2008  01:31 PM ET
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Ricky's a top 5 rb easy..with the new addition's at OL and a reasonable passing game under chad he might actually do well

August 23, 2008  01:38 PM ET
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Ricky looks poised to have a good year...he may help that team to 6 wins, dont be suprised......chad's gonna help too.

August 23, 2008  04:15 PM ET
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High Times is going to feature Ricky's "Hookah Helmet" in the Sept issue!

August 23, 2008  05:48 PM ET
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"Ricky's a top 5 rb easy"

I disagree. Tomlinson, Jackson, Westbrook, Addai, Barber, Peterson and many more are better.

 
August 23, 2008  06:05 PM ET
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i think ricky is going to tear it up! hes in great shape and looking strong.dolphins should get rid of ronnie for a great pick next year!wut do u think fellas?

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