Sedrick Ellis in contact with Saints

saintsfan1976 · 04-12-2013, 08:41 AM

Many expect the same level of production from top picks as they had in college. That's rarely the case.

Ellis is not starter caliber in the NFL. But at the league min, he's more than valuable as a back up / role player.

2010 he was solid. Since then, rarely injured. He'll be 28 going into the season. Money makes sense, let's get him in camp and see what he's got left to prove.

burningmetal · 04-12-2013, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Many expect the same level of production from top picks as they had in college. That's rarely the case.

Ellis is not starter caliber in the NFL. But at the league min, he's more than valuable as a back up / role player.

2010 he was solid. Since then, rarely injured. He'll be 28 going into the season. Money makes sense, let's get him in camp and see what he's got left to prove.

You're right, it is rarely the case. Even so, that is what you pick a guy 7th overall to do. He came no where close. I'm not really high on him as depth, either. We have had an atrocious run defense for as long as I can remember. He's been starting for 4 of those years. To my knowledge, he's never played in a 3-4.

I thought it was a foregone conclusion that he would not be back in any capacity. I guess it doesn't matter, though. I don't see him making the team.

Danno · 04-12-2013, 09:50 AM

Ellis at big money? Hell No!

Ellis at vet minumum? Hell Yes!

He'd probably be just fine as part of a 3 man DT rotation.

papz · 04-12-2013, 10:22 AM

I wouldn't mind seeing him eat space at DE either. He'd make a versatile backup. There's really nothing to lose with these types of moves we've done lately. Leonhard, Smith, and possibly Ellis... if we can make them relevant again at the league minimum, it's a winner. If not, chop them, move on, and act like it never happened.

hagan714 · 04-12-2013, 10:32 AM

i think at the right price it is cool

i still say he held his ground better than Bunk last year

TheEnigma · 04-12-2013, 11:05 AM

Papa Voodoo · 04-12-2013, 02:00 PM

He has zero ferocity. No thanks.

Rugby Saint II · 04-12-2013, 02:07 PM

My first instinct is NO!
I think I'll stick with my instincts.

st thomas · 04-12-2013, 02:09 PM

Maybe if he finds his heart.

Danno · 04-12-2013, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by st thomas

Maybe if he finds his heart.

Why would you think its an issue of the heart? I've never heard anyone say his heart is the problem.

04-12-2013, 08:41 AM	#11
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Sedrick Ellis in contact with Saints Many expect the same level of production from top picks as they had in college. That's rarely the case. Ellis is not starter caliber in the NFL. But at the league min, he's more than valuable as a back up / role player. 2010 he was solid. Since then, rarely injured. He'll be 28 going into the season. Money makes sense, let's get him in camp and see what he's got left to prove.

04-12-2013, 09:03 AM	#12
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Sedrick Ellis in contact with Saints Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Many expect the same level of production from top picks as they had in college. That's rarely the case. Ellis is not starter caliber in the NFL. But at the league min, he's more than valuable as a back up / role player. 2010 he was solid. Since then, rarely injured. He'll be 28 going into the season. Money makes sense, let's get him in camp and see what he's got left to prove. You're right, it is rarely the case. Even so, that is what you pick a guy 7th overall to do. He came no where close. I'm not really high on him as depth, either. We have had an atrocious run defense for as long as I can remember. He's been starting for 4 of those years. To my knowledge, he's never played in a 3-4. I thought it was a foregone conclusion that he would not be back in any capacity. I guess it doesn't matter, though. I don't see him making the team. Joker and K Major like this.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

04-12-2013, 09:50 AM	#13
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Sedrick Ellis in contact with Saints Ellis at big money? Hell No! Ellis at vet minumum? Hell Yes! He'd probably be just fine as part of a 3 man DT rotation.

04-12-2013, 10:22 AM	#14
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753	Re: Sedrick Ellis in contact with Saints I wouldn't mind seeing him eat space at DE either. He'd make a versatile backup. There's really nothing to lose with these types of moves we've done lately. Leonhard, Smith, and possibly Ellis... if we can make them relevant again at the league minimum, it's a winner. If not, chop them, move on, and act like it never happened. Danno, RockyMountainSaint and hagan714 like this.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Sedrick Ellis in contact with Saints i think at the right price it is cool i still say he held his ground better than Bunk last year

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Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: Sedrick Ellis in contact with Saints He has zero ferocity. No thanks.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Sedrick Ellis in contact with Saints Originally Posted by st thomas Maybe if he finds his heart. Why would you think its an issue of the heart? I've never heard anyone say his heart is the problem.

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