Cowboys cut OLB Greg Ellis

by Ryan Van Bibber on Jun 2, 2009 2:12 PM CDT in News

The Cowboys released 34-year-old OLB Greg Ellis. Last season, Ellis managed to collect 8 sacks after coming off a career year in which he had 13 sacks.

It's not a stretch to think the guy can still play, especially as a specialist in part of a rotation. Could he be of interest to the Rams? Without a doubt, the Rams could always use another pass rusher, but signing Ellis would give them another DE who will be 34-years-old to start the season, the other being Leonard Little. They also have James Hall, last season's sack leader, who's 32. Signing a player in his thirties doesn't fit with the direction the Rams have been moving this spring, making over their roster into one of the league's youngest.

This report at Rotoworld suggested the Rams look into his services

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I was worried we would get mentioned in this. Ellis is a pure 3-4 edge threat. He’s too lean for a 4-3 DE, like Aaron Maybin. That’s not to say Ellis can’t still be successful (much like Little), but he needs the right scheme. The Rams don’t fit.

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by 3k on Jun 2, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions

And that rotoworld article has it wrong

I expect him to either head to Carolina, another NFC East team, or a competitive team in the AFC with a 3-4

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by 3k on Jun 2, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Did I just pull a james535?

I think I replied to myself within 5 minutes. James, you’re rubbing off on me.

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by 3k on Jun 2, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Unless he could somehow play outside linebacker for us,

I will have to say no.

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by srdmad on Jun 2, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions

And he is definitely not

a 4-3 OLB

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by 3k on Jun 2, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Yea, I saw that. Ellis is getting old, but is still a solid player. He would fit in well with the Pats. They were going after PEppers so I guess they need a 3-4 LB who can rush the passer.

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by newbetterbucs07 on Jun 2, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions

i know he’s “too old”. but we want to get bigger right? (6-6 265). at least he could play LB or DE. he’s worth taking a look at to me

by NICKSC on Jun 3, 2009 4:55 AM CDT reply actions

We've signed this guy before, and his name is LaRoi Glover

Aging, good reputation but declining skills, a “tweener” size wise, cut by Dallas… seems like I’ve heard this all before.

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by taiko on Jun 3, 2009 11:53 AM CDT reply actions

what?

Dont compare these two. LaRoi Glover hasnt been bad, before last year (which the whole team was bad) he had 38 tackles and 5.5 sacks ’06 and 39 tackles and 6 sacks ’07. thats right there with people like Albert Haynsworth and Kevin Williams or are those guys aging and declining in skills too?

by NICKSC on Jun 3, 2009 2:35 PM CDT reply actions