Sedrick Ellis to be traded?

jeanpierre · 08-02-2011, 10:41 PM

Know with a rookie contract with two years left and Sedrick Ellis' lack of conditioning in the past season, have to wonder if the Saints aren't getting ready to trade him if (pardon) he doesn't shape up and perform as to his draft status...

Aubrayo signed, Rogers signed, it gets interesting...

Ellis is due ~1.66 mil this year and ~2.22 mil next he has an attractive contract to would-be trade suitors...

papz · 08-02-2011, 10:44 PM

That really was my first thought.

Anyways... you do realize both Franklin and Rogers are signed to one year contracts? Ellis will soon be entering his prime and is a very good football player.

jeanpierre · 08-02-2011, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by papz

That really was my first thought.

Anyways... you do realize both Franklin and Rogers are signed to one year contracts? Ellis will soon be entering his prime and is a very good football player.

Papz you may want to geaux check out training camp...

I get the experience/prime thing; but has he performed at a level expected when he was drafted/signed?

jeanpierre · 08-02-2011, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by strato

Both Franklin and Rogers are good for a season or 2...im not so sure we would let Ellis go so easy unless he just stinks up the place in the future...

With Jordan falling to Saints - Saints didn't take DT as was prognosticated...

You're right about contract situation of vets, but next year is next year...

papz · 08-02-2011, 10:53 PM

Papz you may want to geaux check out training camp...

I get the experience/prime thing; but has he performed at a level expected when he was drafted/signed?

Yes I believe he has... especially considering the instability of the NT position on our team over the years. He had a hell of a year last season playing next to Remi, who graded out as one of the worst starting NT's in the league last season(not to be mistaken... I do like Remi). Now with Rogers and Franklin both on board, I expect Ellis to continue to grow into one of the best 3 technique DT's in the league. He anchored our 4th ranked defense last season with little help on both sides of him.

NinthWardJay · 08-02-2011, 10:56 PM

the title of this thread first scared me then when i opened it it pissed me off lol. If he is out of shape give the big fella some time to just get back into shape. You dont just trade someone because they come into training camp a little out of shape after sitting through a lockout. Especially when that player is a valuable asset to your defensive line

VillainAgain · 08-02-2011, 10:58 PM

I dunno about bein out of shape, but to quote John Gruden "Sedrick Ellis is the real deal!"

papz · 08-02-2011, 10:59 PM

It's not uncommon... that a 300 plus pound defensive tackle comes into camp a little out of shape. Quite frankly, it happens a lot.

Ashley · 08-02-2011, 11:10 PM

God I hope not! He will kick some ass this year, he shouldn't be getting double covered as much with our other big boys in the game.

Rugby Saint II · 08-02-2011, 11:19 PM

I don't seea trade in his immediate future. Both the big boys are signed to one year contracts and are 30 or older. I don't know how much they have to give or for how long. They should be good for a couple of years(maybe 3) and Ellis is just beginning to blossom. I'll bet he stays.

08-02-2011, 10:41 PM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Sedrick Ellis to be traded? Know with a rookie contract with two years left and Sedrick Ellis' lack of conditioning in the past season, have to wonder if the Saints aren't getting ready to trade him if (pardon) he doesn't shape up and perform as to his draft status... Aubrayo signed, Rogers signed, it gets interesting... Ellis is due ~1.66 mil this year and ~2.22 mil next he has an attractive contract to would-be trade suitors...

08-02-2011, 10:47 PM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by papz That really was my first thought. Anyways... you do realize both Franklin and Rogers are signed to one year contracts? Ellis will soon be entering his prime and is a very good football player. Papz you may want to geaux check out training camp... I get the experience/prime thing; but has he performed at a level expected when he was drafted/signed?

08-02-2011, 10:49 PM	#4
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by strato Both Franklin and Rogers are good for a season or 2...im not so sure we would let Ellis go so easy unless he just stinks up the place in the future... With Jordan falling to Saints - Saints didn't take DT as was prognosticated... You're right about contract situation of vets, but next year is next year...

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,740	Papz you may want to geaux check out training camp... I get the experience/prime thing; but has he performed at a level expected when he was drafted/signed? Yes I believe he has... especially considering the instability of the NT position on our team over the years. He had a hell of a year last season playing next to Remi, who graded out as one of the worst starting NT's in the league last season(not to be mistaken... I do like Remi). Now with Rogers and Franklin both on board, I expect Ellis to continue to grow into one of the best 3 technique DT's in the league. He anchored our 4th ranked defense last season with little help on both sides of him. st thomas likes this.
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NinthWardJay Captain Swag Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Orleans/Atlanta Posts: 189	the title of this thread first scared me then when i opened it it pissed me off lol. If he is out of shape give the big fella some time to just get back into shape. You dont just trade someone because they come into training camp a little out of shape after sitting through a lockout. Especially when that player is a valuable asset to your defensive line SapperSaint and SaintPauly like this.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,740	That really was my first thought. Anyways... you do realize both Franklin and Rogers are signed to one year contracts? Ellis will soon be entering his prime and is a very good football player.

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VillainAgain 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 273	I dunno about bein out of shape, but to quote John Gruden "Sedrick Ellis is the real deal!"
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08-02-2011, 10:59 PM	#8
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,740	It's not uncommon... that a 300 plus pound defensive tackle comes into camp a little out of shape. Quite frankly, it happens a lot.

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Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	God I hope not! He will kick some ass this year, he shouldn't be getting double covered as much with our other big boys in the game. strato likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,043	I don't seea trade in his immediate future. Both the big boys are signed to one year contracts and are 30 or older. I don't know how much they have to give or for how long. They should be good for a couple of years(maybe 3) and Ellis is just beginning to blossom. I'll bet he stays.