The Facts: Williams apparently plans to play out his current contract which expires after this season, play one more year after that, then hit the road. "All professional athletes have to come face to face one day with their professional mortality and finding a way to cope with it," Williams said. "I've managed that. I have a couple of more years of football left in me and then I'll go off and explore the world after that."

Diehards Line:Regardless of whether Williams sees his retirement on the horizon, it is clear the Dolphins have plans for him in 2008. The team hopes to split carries between Williams and Ronnie Brown. But based on the fact Brown is coming off ACL surgery, Williams may actually have to step up as the workhorse early in the season until Brown gets completely comfortable.