bubba9497 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 http://thelandryhat.com/2009/06/03/olb-anthony-spencer-joins-roy-williams-on-hot-seat/ Click link for entire article OLB Anthony Spencer Joins Roy Williams on Hot Seat Yesterday the Dallas Cowboys finally released Greg Ellis, a long-awaited move that completed the clearout of malcontents in the Cowboy locker room. The move came as a relief to Ellis, an 11-year veteran and first-round pick in 1998, who revealed that he wanted to leave two years ago after Dallas drafted Anthony Spencer to be his replacement. “As far as football, for the last couple of seasons, it probably would have been better for me to be on another team,” Ellis said. “Not anything against the Cowboys - I love the guys, I love the Cowboys, obviously having been here so long - but it was kind of some awkward situations there.” With Ellis gone, the starting OLB spot opposite DeMarcus Ware is Spencer’s to lose. But does Spencer have what it takes to be the long-term replacement for Ellis? Right now, I don’t know. Spencer has played only a bit part in his last two seasons in Dallas, getting limited snaps as Ellis’ backup. He hasn’t had much of a chance in Dallas’ 3-4 defense, with only 70 tackles and 4.5 sacks over the past two seasons. But one thing is for sure: Spencer will join wide receiver Roy Williams as the most scrutinized players of the Dallas Cowboys. Just like Terrell Owens’ release paved the way for Williams to be Tony Romo sits to pee’s top receiver, Ellis’ departure hands the starting spot to Spencer on a silver platter. So, for the entirety of the season, Williams and Spencer will have to hear themselves compared to Owens and Ellis, respectively. Spencer faces additional pressure from rookies Brandon Williams and Victor Butler, both drafted this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 But does Spencer have what it takes to be the long-term replacement for Ellis? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFromYellowstone Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 More addition by subtraction BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paloosa Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Two guys with no clear signs of making an impact at their position and they are now the people the Cowboys hope will pick up where the other two left off. All I can say is the hotseat is going to get hotter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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