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Marco Polo · 05-22-2009, 11:37 AM

Calvin Watkins of Fanhouse reports that the Cowboys have put OLB Greg Ellis on the trading block.
Ellis, 34, is due $4.15 million in the final year of his contract. He's been sent home from OTAs, so the team is serious about dealing him to open up a starting spot for 2007 first-rounder Anthony Spencer. The Cowboys are targeting the Bengals and Patriots, though the Pats are said to have no interest. Ellis has 21 sacks over the last two seasons, so he certainly has value. May. 21 - 10:03 pm et

Miles · 05-22-2009, 03:44 PM

Seems like Ellis has been bitching about his contract for the past few seasons.

MoreLemonPledge · 05-22-2009, 03:53 PM

The key to rebuilding a terrible defense? OLD ASS LINEBACKING CORPS

milkman · 05-23-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

For the right price, I'd make a run at Ellis.
Remind yourself that the Chiefs just set an NFL record for pass-rush futility then ask yourself why we wouldn't go after Ellis if the demands are reasonable?

First I'd ask myself why the Cowboys are so dead set on replacing him?

Looking at his numbers, it appears he's had some injuries in two of the last three seasons, and his 2007 season was something of a abberation.

Age and injuries could be an issue, so signing him may or may not be as black and white as it appears to you initially.

Marco Polo · 05-23-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

First I'd ask myself why the Cowboys are so dead set on replacing him?

To make room for a top 2007 draft pick who apparently is ready.

**buddha** · 05-23-2009, 10:34 AM

All you have to do is watch the 2008 version of Hard Knocks to find the answer. The Cowboys love Spencer...he's the new thing. Jones says he's the next Ware. Ellis is on the tail end of his career, and he makes a lot of money. This isn't rocket science.

I still think Ellis could be effective, but only for a team that needs a plug in at his position, and are mostly set everywhere else. KC, obviously, doesn't fit that bill. Pass.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 05-23-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Spicy McHaggis

Get him. Soon our entire LB group will be eating at Golden Corral at 4:30 in the afternoon.

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Originally Posted by H5N1

TO THE CANOE!

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Originally Posted by MoreLemonPledge

The key to rebuilding a terrible defense? OLD ASS LINEBACKING CORPS

Jesus GM finds your lack of faith disturbing...

Mr. Krab · 05-23-2009, 02:12 PM

I wouldn't mind Ellis for a short term deal. We have the cap money and it's not like we have young talent he would be blocking.

2-year deal would work

BigChiefFan · 05-23-2009, 02:16 PM

I'd consider him as a free agent, if the Cowboys choose to release him, but I wouldn't give up a draft pick. I think our LBers will surprise the heck out of some this year.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 05-23-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

I'd consider him as a free agent, if the Cowboys choose to release him, but I wouldn't give up a draft pick. I think our LBers will surprise the heck out of some this year.

As long as they move swiftly through the buffet line and don't bitch about the price at the cash register, we're all good.

Mr. Krab · 05-23-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

I'd consider him as a free agent, if the Cowboys choose to release him, but I wouldn't give up a draft pick. I think our LBers will surprise the heck out of some this year.

Agreed, i don't think anyone is gonna trade anything of real worth for him. Dallas sent him home, that reduces their leverage big time.

bowener · 05-23-2009, 02:34 PM

Well, we have the cap space, so if he is cut, why not?

34 is the new 32 in the NFL any how, so he's got another 2 or 3 years.....

MoreLemonPledge · 05-23-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bowener

Well, we have the cap space, so if he is cut, why not?

34 is the new 32 in the NFL any how, so he's got another 2 or 3 years.....

There are more factors than how much cap space we have.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 05-23-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreLemonPledge

There are more factors than how much cap space we have.

Do they take the Geritol orally, or through hypo-spray like Star Trek?

MoreLemonPledge · 05-23-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Raised On Riots

Do they take the Geritol orally, or through hypo-spray like Star Trek?

Rectally. That's why we kept Krumrie.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 05-23-2009, 02:43 PM

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Rectally. That's why we kept Krumrie.

05-22-2009, 11:37 AM
Marco Polo Veteran Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 41°59.4′N 87°39.6'W Casino cash: $5838908	OLB With 21 Sacks The Last Two Seasons Available Calvin Watkins of Fanhouse reports that the Cowboys have put OLB Greg Ellis on the trading block. Ellis, 34, is due $4.15 million in the final year of his contract. He's been sent home from OTAs, so the team is serious about dealing him to open up a starting spot for 2007 first-rounder Anthony Spencer. The Cowboys are targeting the Bengals and Patriots, though the Pats are said to have no interest. Ellis has 21 sacks over the last two seasons, so he certainly has value. May. 21 - 10:03 pm et
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