‘Better Than Football’ Says Ricky Williams As He And Jim McMahon Advocate For Cannabis Reform On CNN
As a football star and later a cannabis reform advocate, former NFL running back Ricky Williams is no stranger to the spotlight. Drafted fifth overall in 1999 by the New Orleans Saints, Williams’ career was punctuated by remarkable talent on the field. During his professional period, his use of cannabis set him up for controversy. But Williams publicly embraces his consumption and vision of the plant.
Williams and Jim McMahon, former quarterback for the Chicago Bears, recently took their advocacy efforts to Capitol Hill. They lobbied for more relaxed cannabis regulations amid advances by the Biden administration to reclassify marijuana as a lower-risk substance.
Cannabis Is ‘Better Than Football’
Reflecting on his experiences on CNN, Williams said, “I realized that cannabis for me is better than football,” citing …