Having cut Willis McGahee in a move to save salary cap space, the Baltimore Ravens were in need of a backup for Ray Rice. They've found one in veteran Ricky Williams.
Ricky signed a two-year deal worth somewhere between $2.5 million and $4 million, depending on incentives, which isn't bad for a 34-year-old running back. And who knows, had he waited a little longer, some other newly desperate team might've given him more.
But he's a Raven now, and despite his peaceful nature, and the angry, bile-driven rivalry with the Steelers, Ricky's a really good fit in Baltimore. Yes, he's 34, but his mileage is low, and say what you want about Ricky, but he's never shied away from physical play. He will grind and he will bang. He brings the big, physical nature that the Ravens need as a complement to Rice.
Now, I know everyone likes to make the cheap "Ricky Williams smokes the weed!" jokes, but come on, that was a long time ago. All he's done for the Dolphins over the past three years is carry the ball efficiently, powerfully and reliably, getting better than 4 yards a carry in a timeshare with Ronnie Brown. And besides, Ricky's in Baltimore now, where there are no drugs.
I like the fit for both parties.
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