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The Ricky Williams trade was a trade between the New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL), which occurred prior to the 1999 NFL Draft. Mike Ditka of the Saints wanted to move up in the draft order from the twelfth overall pick to ensure that he would be able to select Ricky Williams from the University of ...
Apr 17, 2024 · They were that serious about getting Ricky Williams. Ditka’s previous declaration — that he would trade his entire draft for Williams — gave New Orleans no leverage. But the Bengals had ...
Apr 6, 2016 · The Saints gave up eight draft picks to the Redskins in 1999 to get RB Ricky Williams, who played only one season in New Orleans. The trade was a huge disappointment for the Saints and a career-changer for Williams.
- Mike Triplett
Apr 21, 2019 · The Saints traded away eight draft picks to get Ricky Williams in 1999, but was it really one of the worst trades in NFL history? The article re-examines the trade and its consequences for the Saints, the Browns, the Bengals, and the Bears.
- Jason Lisk
Apr 22, 2019 · Ricky Williams and Mike Ditka on the Aug. 9, 1999, cover of ESPN The Magazine following the Saints' decision to trade all their picks to move up and draft Williams. ESPN The Magazine
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Apr 21, 2020 · This offseason, one member of the organization predicted it would take a Ricky Williams trade to get them to surrender the No. 2 overall pick Thursday. The Redskins received eight picks: a first ...
Apr 4, 2020 · The Saints traded their entire 1999 and 2000 drafts for Ricky Williams in 1999, and the Dolphins acquired him in 2002 for four draft picks. The trade was controversial and controversial, as Williams had a history of drug problems and suspensions. The Dolphins won the trade, as Williams was a solid running back for four seasons in Miami.