Why is Ricky Williams "sucking" in the CFL?

Let's also remember he's not running behind an NFL quality line.

That's why he is still 5th in rushing with such low numbers. I guess they are not that low in CFL standards. It is also early in the season, I am assuming his yards/game will go up.

Let's also remember he's not running behind an NFL quality line.

While that is true he is also not running against an NFL quality defense. That to me makes up for the non-NFL quality o-line. Seems to me that with all things being equal, he should be absolutely dominant.

While that is true he is also not running against an NFL quality defense. That to me makes up for the non-NFL quality o-line. Seems to me that with all things being equal, he should be absolutely dominant.

only 3 downs, and less running % overall in comparision to the NFL. It's just a different game, not to mention ricky might have been out of shape, unclear on the scheme, etc. He's not the pounder he was before his first suspension.

What will happen to William's stock in the NFL should he not improve? What kind of line did he run behind in Miami?

What will happen to William's stock in the NFL should he not improve? What kind of line did he run behind in Miami?imo he doesnt have a chance in hell at making anymore than the vet min when/if he comes back to the nfl. If somebody does give him a shot it will surely be an incentive laden contract. maybe oakland will give him a shot, they seem to like those hard headed players.

What kind of numbers do you suppose he would have to post in the CFL before he even gets another look in the NFL? For argument's sake, let's assume that the guy is in shape ( I heard that he dropped below 200 LBS to play against the smaller but faster CFL linebackers) and he is playing his hardest but runs below 1000 yards, or doesn't win the CFL rushing title, what does that say about him? How can a player go downhill that quickly? Or, do you think he came into the CFL thinking he was going to blow everyone away?

i think no matter how he plays in the cfl some body will give him a camp invite. he will have to earn anything he gets this time.

i also think the only reason he is even playing up there is to stay in some kind of football shape

he was fine in miami last year, i think they still own him. He's still a decent NFL runner, and i don't think his CFL stats are really something to be concerned about.

He has the second most carries in the league, and the 5th most yards...he has one of the lowest ypc in the league...only 2 people are lower and they have only 28 and 9 carries

but i dont think his team is that good and i know their starting qb is hurt