I think this might be our answer for OLB... (Greg Ellis?)

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I don't see the point in signing a 3-4 DE/LB who's on the wrong side of 30. I'd rather stick with what we've got and see what shakes out.

I think he's probably better suited for a 4-3, or so I hear. But I don't know that he's a significantly better option than just bringing back Marcus Washington. I'm kinda lukewarm on the thought of bringing Ellis over here.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

But weren't you the same guy who was all about starting Demetric Evans? Technically, he was a Cowboy once as well.

Ellis has been a starter for how long??? Did Evans even see the field in Dallas?

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I don't see the point in signing a 3-4 DE/LB who's on the wrong side of 30. I'd rather stick with what we've got and see what shakes out.

Not to high jack this but Big Whiskey is freakin sick.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Not to high jack this but Big Whiskey is freakin sick.

Yeah no doubt, their best in years

[DBUCHANON101]

IF we bring him init would be for DE while RAK goes to SLB. Im ready to see how he pans out along with our new Dline.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Ellis has been a starter for how long??? Did Evans even see the field in Dallas?

Actually, yeah he did. 2001 (and a little in 2002)

[NoviSkins]

Stop gap solution that is TOO OLD, lets build up our young guys ie. Blades, and those draft picks.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Actually, yeah he did. 2001 (and a little in 2002)

Well then picking up a long time Cowboy starter is just not the way to go IMO. Plus we've already got two old DE's.

[D'BOYZ]

Ok first greg still has it and yes if he would join your team it would be as a DE he is best suited for that position in the 4-3 and he's still pretty good specially as a pure pressure DE.

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think he's probably better suited for a 4-3, or so I hear. But I don't know that he's a significantly better option than just bringing back Marcus Washington. I'm kinda lukewarm on the thought of bringing Ellis over here.

Ellis spent the better part of his career as a 4-3 DE. At North Carolina and up until Parcells made the switch to the 3-4 in Dallas. Ellis was not happy about the switch, but he still produced very well as a 3-4 OLB.

Yes Ellis is long-in-the-tooth. But any team that is looking for a 3rd down pass-rush specialist can get a very good one in Ellis at a good salary.

Ellis will not be unemployed long though. If I were to hazard a guess I would say either Cincinatti (re-unites with his former D-Coordinator, Mike Zimmer) or more likely New England.

The Patriots were talking to Jason Taylor before he signed in Miami and the Patriots are looking for a 3rd down pass-rush guy with 3-4 experience.

I would guess NE, but would not be at all surprised to see him sign in Washington either.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Not to high jack this but Big Whiskey is freakin sick.

I'm loving it.

[vallin21]

I don't know why this thread is still going. He's almost a carbon copy of Dainels and Wynn

[wilsowilso]

Originally Posted by vallin21

I don't know why this thread is still going. He's almost a carbon copy of Dainels and Wynn

His specialty is rushing the QB while Wynn and Daniels are primarily run stuffers. Not saying we need him and yes he is old like those two.

[vallin21]

I'm just weary of signing 34 yr olds who can "rush the passer" (Jason Taylor). Don't get me wrong Ellis is a good player but if he doesn't accept a vet min deal from us then we didn't lose much.

[Ruhskins]

Ellis will probably sell his soul to the devil and play for N.E.