Ricky Williams compares his marijuana use to Popeye eating spinach

Former NFL running back Ricky Williams has been open about his marijuana use in the past, but in a recent interview with Campus Insiders Williams says it actually enhanced his abilities. 

Williams compares the effects marijuana had on him during his career to the effect spinach had on Popeye. Yes, we are talking about a cartoon character. 

“I don’t agree that it was an Achilles heel, I kind of think it was more like spinach for Popeye,” Williams tells Campus Insider.