bedlamVR Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 http://www.star-telegram.com/332/story/103539.html Ellis not happy he's underpaid By CLARENCE E. HILL JR. Star-Telegram staff writer Greg Ellis says he gave up money by staying with the Cowboys and being a team player when he didn't become a free agent. Now Ellis would like the Cowboys to be fair with him. IRVING -- Linebacker Greg Ellis is still frustrated and increasingly bitter. Never mind the chat and pat on the back he recently received from coach Wade Phillips in an attempt to alleviate Ellis' concerns about his place on the team. Ellis said the issue is simply a matter of economics and respect that goes back further than last year's disgruntlement over being moved to linebacker or the team's decision to draft linebacker Anthony Spencer in the first round of last month's draft. Said Ellis: "It's been a slap in the face when you think about it." Click on link for more Is this guy ever happy in the offseason... now he is moping around and feals he may be released...again and they chose him over Randy Moss because of his great happy attitude... ...still all is well in Dallas land.... :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 If we could get Ellis, I'd take him in a heartbeat. Sure, he might only play eight games, but he's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishOrange15 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I'm just glad Ellis finally admitted to what was bugging him. Dallas gave him a fair contract back in 2003. But right after he signed, the Eagles gave a huge deal to Kearse and the Seahawks gave a huge deal to Wistrom in 2004. By 2005 Ellis was unhappy and has been complaining ever since. YAKUZA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishOrange15 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Is this guy ever happy in the offseason... now he is moping around and feals he may be released...again and they chose him over Randy Moss because of his great happy attitude... I doubt he gets released unless his attitude is so bad they just don't want to deal with him anymore. History shows that Phillips generally likes to bring along his LB's like Spencer in his first year. Ellis provides depth and you can never have too many quality pass rushers. I think after this season is when he's likely to get cut. Then he'll probably complain about something else. YAKUZA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedlamVR Posted May 16, 2007 Author Share Posted May 16, 2007 I don't think he gets released he is a sure contributor it is something he said in the article ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Greg Ellis is painfully slow and old. He should be glad he's still in the league and quit his griping. I remember a play where Clinton Portis exploited the above last year for a quick 40 yard rushing TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Same thing with Ellis every year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909997 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 ellis is a good pass rusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishOrange15 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 ellis is a good pass rusher Part of the problem is that he's better when he's only getting about 50-60% of the snaps instead of 90%+ of the snaps. He stays fresher and is more consistent and efficient rushing the passer. Unfortunately he wants to play 90%+ of the snaps. He got a bit unlucky and has his agent to blame. Like I said, he signed during the 2003 season. Then a little while later when the offseason came along, Philly overpaid for Kearse and Wistrom got overpaid for Seattle. Then after that the salary cap grew rapidly, so other FA's started getting better cash deals. But by then, Ellis was hitting 30 years old and was playing in a scheme that he's not really suited for. YAKUZA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siven Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Greg Ellis is painfully slow and old. He should be glad he's still in the league and quit his griping. I remember a play where Clinton Portis exploited the above last year for a quick 40 yard rushing TD. Clinton Portis is also frighteningly fast, the man has repeatedly run a like 4.2. He's got wicked speed and really, in the open field, everyone looks painfully slow compared to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Clinton Portis is also frighteningly fast, the man has repeatedly run a like 4.2. He's got wicked speed and really, in the open field, everyone looks painfully slow compared to him.Word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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