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Posted on Thu, Aug. 05, 2004
DOLPHINS NOTEBOOK
Ricky would 'love' to play for Raiders
BY ARMANDO SALGUERO
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Ricky Williams told Sports Illustrated through an e-mail exchange on Wednesday that he would ''love it'' if he were to resurrect his career with the Oakland Raiders as early as next year.
He also said California would be the only place where fans would accept him because there are ``crazy fans who would expect a weirdo.''
Last week, Williams told The Herald he had heard rumors the Raiders would offer the Dolphins a first-round pick to get his rights and called the prospect of playing in Oakland, ``interesting.''
Williams' mother and sister reside in San Francisco.
Williams has not returned to South Florida since announcing his retirement and has reportedly obtained his California driver's license.
As of late Wednesday, he was en route to Asia.
Although Williams seems to be toying with the idea of a future return in Oakland, the idea has complications. The Raiders would have to trade for Williams because Miami owns his rights.
Williams cannot play this season without incurring a hefty league fine and penalty under NFL bylaws.
Dolphins general manager Rick Spielman said earlier this week ''no one'' had called the Dolphins to gauge an interest in acquiring Williams.