POJO_Risin
06-02-2005, 01:49 PM
So he skips out of town to avoid a drug wrap...leaving the Dolphins hanging...and running off with their money...
all the players are pissed off...
and what does he do? More dope...and holistic medicine...
He's facing a 4 game suspension...but wants to come back...
he's 50 pounds under his playing weight...
And now...he THINKS he's owed what his contract stipulates...3.7 million...
the Dolphs are saying the league minimum...
Let the fun begin...
Williams' return to Dolphins hits a snag
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Posted: 3 minutes ago
Ricky Williams' return to the Miami Dolphins has been put on hold until agent Leigh Steinberg can hammer out monetary terms with the team, according to The Miami Herald...
The Herald reports that Williams, who abruptly retired last before last season, does not want to play for the league minimum of $540,000 and is asking for $3.7 million in base salary. And that difference could have a big impact on whether Williams is with the team by late July when the Dolphins begin training camp.
But the $3.7 million figure is well beyond what the Dolphins can support with the salary cap, and Williams will not return until a fair compromise is worked out.
"I don't see Ricky playing for that ($540,000) figure," Steinberg said.
The Herald spoke with several attorneys about the language in Williams' contract, which was renegotiated in 2002, and their opinions were mixed. Two attorneys said the Dolphins owe Williams $3.7 million. Two feel the team could pay him the $540,000, and one suggested that arbitration might be the best solution simply because there is room for debate on both sides.
The NFL players association, meanwhile, said the union would defend Williams' contract if the case goes to arbitration. But Dolphins' vice president Bryan Wiedmeier, who oversees player contract negotiations, refused to discuss the situation.
Training camp is tentatively set to begin July 24. But Williams faces a one-year suspension if he returns prior to the 27th.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello reiterated the one-year suspension rule, but sources told The Herald the league is expected to forgive Williams a few days if he is cooperative.
all the players are pissed off...
and what does he do? More dope...and holistic medicine...
He's facing a 4 game suspension...but wants to come back...
he's 50 pounds under his playing weight...
And now...he THINKS he's owed what his contract stipulates...3.7 million...
the Dolphs are saying the league minimum...
Let the fun begin...
Williams' return to Dolphins hits a snag
Story Tools: Print Email
FOXSports.com
Posted: 3 minutes ago
Ricky Williams' return to the Miami Dolphins has been put on hold until agent Leigh Steinberg can hammer out monetary terms with the team, according to The Miami Herald...
The Herald reports that Williams, who abruptly retired last before last season, does not want to play for the league minimum of $540,000 and is asking for $3.7 million in base salary. And that difference could have a big impact on whether Williams is with the team by late July when the Dolphins begin training camp.
But the $3.7 million figure is well beyond what the Dolphins can support with the salary cap, and Williams will not return until a fair compromise is worked out.
"I don't see Ricky playing for that ($540,000) figure," Steinberg said.
The Herald spoke with several attorneys about the language in Williams' contract, which was renegotiated in 2002, and their opinions were mixed. Two attorneys said the Dolphins owe Williams $3.7 million. Two feel the team could pay him the $540,000, and one suggested that arbitration might be the best solution simply because there is room for debate on both sides.
The NFL players association, meanwhile, said the union would defend Williams' contract if the case goes to arbitration. But Dolphins' vice president Bryan Wiedmeier, who oversees player contract negotiations, refused to discuss the situation.
Training camp is tentatively set to begin July 24. But Williams faces a one-year suspension if he returns prior to the 27th.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello reiterated the one-year suspension rule, but sources told The Herald the league is expected to forgive Williams a few days if he is cooperative.