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Looking Back: The Ricky Williams Episode

Miami Dolphins Tales From The Deep

The decorated football career of Ricky Williams is the stuff of legend, featuring an NCAA career rushing record, the 1998 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first player ever to represent a National Football League team's entire draft class in 1999, and an NFL rushing title in 2002. It is Williams's enigmatic personality, however, that has often stood out even more than his gridiron greatness. The combination of the two endeared Williams to Miami Dolphins fans around the world when the team brought him to South Florida through a 2002 trade with the New Orleans Saints, and resulted in confusion, hurt, and outrage upon his unexpected but temporary retirement from football just days before the 2004 season.

In May of 2020, Ricky took his first opportunity to Dive in The Tank and fondly recalled his years as a Dolphin, particularly his prolific first two seasons (9:13). He candidly detailed the decisions behind his retirement, including a surprising assist from an unlikely source (25:36), his conversations with then Dolphins Head Coach Dave Wannstedt (28:50), and how meaningful and self-healing his time away from football was (32:58). Ricky also covered his respect for Nick Saban (38:50), his special friendship with fellow Fins rusher Ronnie Brown, and of course talks the Wild Cat from his perspective (42:57).

Contributors to this episode include Sean "DJ Prec" Todd, Alex Bitchatchi, and Dolphins Productions.

Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Damion McIntosh: It Was a Crazy Time

Damion McIntosh joined the Miami Dolphins in 2004 with the hopes of blocking for one of the most productive rushing attacks in the NFL. A Ricky Williams retirement and Dave Wannstedt resignation changed things in an hurry, but Damion would go on to play and start at left tackle in 43 of the team's 48 games over the course of his three seasons with the Fins.

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Jamie Nails: Hard Head

Out of football in 2001, Jamie Nails resurrected his playing career with the Miami Dolphins in 2002 while helping to pave the way for the National Football League's leading rusher, Ricky Williams.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Tim Ruddy: On the Ball

A mainstay on the Miami Dolphins offensive line, Tim Ruddy played and started at center in 140 of the team's 144 games from 1995 to 2003. The Notre Dame grad was also widely recognized as one of the smartest players in the National Football League.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Richmond Webb: It's Humbling

A Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalist for the first time, Richmond Webb dives in to discuss this recent milestone, his spectacular Miami Dolphins career, and addresses misconceptions about his abilities.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Larry Shannon: Jumping out of the Gym

Larry Shannon arrived in Miami as a third-round draft pick with elite measurables and sky-high potential, but when Jimmy Johnson compared him to Randy Moss, the weight of those expectations quickly became a burden too heavy to bear. Injuries would derail Larry's Dolphins career, but could not stop him from finding his purpose.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Dedric Ward: All Go

After four seasons with one of the Miami Dolphins biggest rivals, Dedric Ward traded Jets green for aqua and orange and joined the Fins' wide receiver room in 2001.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Jermon Bushrod: Supersize

In 2016, Jermon Bushrod arrived in Miami with an impressive nine years of NFL experience, two Pro Bowl selections, and a Super Bowl championship, all while playing left tackle. With the Dolphins, he shifted to right guard and was instrumental in helping Jay Ajayi rush for 1,272-yards, the third-highest single-season total in franchise history.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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Doug Betters: Do a Good Turn Daily

At 6 feet, 7 inches tall, it didn't take Doug Betters long to stand out in a crowd. The Miami Dolphins 1978 sixth-round draft choice quickly became a key contributor, and by 1983, he was the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year. A key member of the Fins' fabled Killer B's defense, Betters is remembered as one of the greatest defenders in team history.

Contributors to this episode include Sevach Melton and Dolphins Productions. Theme song created and performed by The Honorable SoLo D.

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