Dolphins likely to OK Ricky playing in Canada BY JASON COLE jcole@MiamiHerald.com JEFFREY BOAN/EL NUEVO HERALD The Dolphins appear close to permitting Ricky Williams to play in the Canadian Football League. Greg Cote's blog | Team OKs Ricky's run for the border Moore fails physical, trade canceled Suspended Dolphins running back Ricky Williams may be getting some northern exposure this season. The Dolphins appeared close to giving Williams permission to speak with the Toronto Argonauts about playing this season in the Canadian Football League on Thursday. The Dolphins initially didn't want to let Williams play there, but have backed off after agent Leigh Steinberg pointed out the financial burden facing Williams. Argonauts assistant general manager Greg Mohns has been discussing the situation with Steinberg since Williams was suspended by the NFL for a minimum of one season last month. ''The situation is progressing along and something may get done here pretty soon,'' Mohns said Thursday. Dolphins spokesman Harvey Greene said the team declined to comment. Beyond that, a source was even stronger about the point: 'Unless it blows up, the Dolphins are not going to stand in [Williams'] way of playing.'' Last Friday, coach Nick Saban indicated he wasn't particularly enamored of the idea of Williams' risking injury in Canada. However, Saban never completely shut the door on the idea. Once Toronto has gained formal permission, Williams and Steinberg are expected to fly there to discuss a contract. Argonauts general manager Adam Rita indicated earlier this week that Williams could earn approximately $300,00 Canadian in base pay and incentives. A deal could be done fairly quickly. The Argonauts open training camp May 21 and open the regular season June 16.
something tells me he won't play in the CFL this year. If he does, somethin tells me he's gonna get hurt.
