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Are u Missing Ricky & Ronny

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by dolfan40, Dec 23, 2013.

  1. dolfan40

    dolfan40 Well-Known Member

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    Hell man i miss those Runningbacks,our run game was always fine with them...Hurts that we struggle that much running the ball...
    I think the 2008 ol was like.

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  2. phinswolverinesrockets

    phinswolverinesrockets If he dies, he dies

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    mike sherman wouldnt know what to do with them even if he had them in their primes.
     
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  3. TooGoodForDez

    TooGoodForDez Deion Sanders for GM

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    Yes, Ricky circa 2001. No to Ronnie.
     
  4. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    I miss Ronnie, he was better than anything we have right now.
     
  5. BigDogsHunt

    BigDogsHunt Enough talk...prove it!

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    Havent missed any backfield group since Csonka, Kiick, and Morris
     
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  6. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    I always liked Ronnie, wish coaches would've used his receiving skills more.
     
  7. gilv13

    gilv13 Well-Known Member

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    At least Ronnie Brown could attempt to pass protect.
     
  8. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    Cameron did, Ronnie was the second best running back in the NFL 2007 till he tore his knee. He was having a monster season, stats were ridiculous. 602 rushing on 5.1 yards per carry, and 389 receiving yards and 10 yards per catch all in 7 games. A healthy prime Ronnie would do wonders for this team.. Hell, those MJD rumors earlier this year would have helped if they were true..
     
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  9. The G Man

    The G Man Git 'r doooonnne!!!

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    I don't think there's a been a post more worthy of a fist bump since I joined here. Fitting that it gets my 2,000th fist bump.

    Right on BDH! :knucks:
     
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  10. dont fumble

    dont fumble Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    As bad as Cameron was as a HC, man, do I miss the screen plays we ran that year. That was fun.
    Other than that I miss Ricky in his prime. One of the best RB I've ever seen. As a pure runner I think he is an all time great.
     
  11. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I'm missing coaches who treat the run game like a worthwhile pursuit, rather than an obligation one fulfills haphazardly and begrudgingly
     
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  12. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    I'm missing Tim Ruddy, Jamie Nails etc more.
     
  13. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    Williams was a unique talent that would probably be getting decent yardage even behind this line..so yeah I miss him lol
     
  14. RoninFin4

    RoninFin4 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Which essentially means missing the 2002 version of Ricky Williams. What a beast.
     
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  15. dolfan22

    dolfan22 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    Definitely miss Ricky. Glad for what we had but also long for what we missed out on , so much more was there for him , and us.

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  16. vt_dolfan

    vt_dolfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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  17. finserg

    finserg Well-Known Member

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    Ricky yes why would we miss Ronnie ?
     
  18. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    Yeah I've said before I wish we could have had a QB comparable to Tannehill at that time, or a team comparable now. I can't imagine Ryan handing off to a back as good as Ricky was back then.
     
  19. dolfan22

    dolfan22 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    I can :)
     
  20. Alex44

    Alex44 Boshosaurus Rex

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    Well I guess I can imagine, I just likely won't see it. Lol
     
  21. PhinFan1968

    PhinFan1968 To 2020, and BEYOND! Club Member

    2nd best RB and #1 yards from scrimmage. Kid was a monster.
     
  22. Dol-Fan Dupree

    Dol-Fan Dupree Tank? Who is Tank? I am Guy Incognito.

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    Ronnie Brown would be an upgrade over D. Thomas
     
  23. BlameItOnTheHenne

    BlameItOnTheHenne Taking a poop

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  24. PhinGeneral

    PhinGeneral PC Texas A&M, Bro Club Member

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    I think Lamar Miller could be very successful if we had a line that could consistently give him a crease to run through. But he hasn't yet shown the ability to take poor blocking and make something out it.

    I thinking finding a back that can be counted on to get tough yards and pass block is going to be a priority this off-season.
     
  25. PhinGeneral

    PhinGeneral PC Texas A&M, Bro Club Member

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    You'll know your answer if you see a "Do you miss Randy McMichael" thread pop up by the OP.
     
  26. NY Finatic

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    I often wonder why we let Reggie Bush go......and yes, I miss Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown. We have 2 inept RBs
     
  27. HugeFinFan

    HugeFinFan Woopsy Daisy!

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    Nails from 02-03 was the best guard play I've seen to this day.
     
  28. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Ask your coach,.he didn't want the style in his scheme...I agree so I can't say much.
     
  29. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Ricky yes, Ronnie hell no..lazy.
     
  30. Disgustipate

    Disgustipate Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I'd certainly like the same kind of high-caliber, talented workhorse back in Miami.

    Ricky Williams could have been a HOF back if his heart was into it, or he found the right opportunity. The guy just had a gift. The guy went from being a 250lbs. in New Orleans to playing just over 200lbs. when he initially came back to Miami, and went from being a pure power guy to a more finesse oriented guy late in his career.

    Ronnie Brown had all the physical talent in the world, but I don't think he ever had the instincts to be a great back. The guy didn't make great decisions, and his power and short area quickness allowed him to turn what would be a bunch of 1-2 yard gains or negative plays into 3-4 yard gains. Once some of his physical skills declined, so did that, and his ability to be an effective ball-carrier diminished.
     

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