On the grass, but not on the football field

Here's my new pet theory regarding Ricky Williams' retirement: He quit because he loves marijuana more than being an NFL running back. Look at these assorted Ricky quotes from the AP and Miami Herald:

You can't understand how free I feel.

This is an opportunity to be a real role model. Everyone wants freedom. Human beings aren't supposed to be controlled and told what to do. They're supposed to be given direction and a path. Don't tell me what I can and can't do. Please.

The people in Jamaica, living in these little tin shacks, they were the happiest people I've ever seen.

The NFL recently fined Ricky for his second marijuana violation since coming to the Dolphins, so we know he smokes. And recently he's been hanging out with Lenny Kravitz and Snoop Dogg and Jamaican people.

And after his recent trip to Australia (where ne no doubt consumed), he decided he'd rather live carefree and stare at pebbles than grind up defenses. Too bad Ricky still has a child's mentality. Hard work is just too hard.