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Ronnie Brown: Ricky Williams' weed problems were 'over exaggerated'

When NFL fans hear the name Ricky Williams, they immediately think of one thing — marijuana.

The former fifth overall pick failed multiple drug tests as a member of the Dolphins, which led him to an early retirement before the 2004 season. After missing a year, he returned to the Dolphins where he failed another drug test and was suspended for the entire 2006 season.

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At the same time, the Dolphins had spent the second overall pick in 2005 on Ronnie Brown. Eventually, Brown and Williams became a dynamic duo on the field, which developed into an off-the-field friendship.