Found June 15, 2009 on Silver and Black Forever:
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The Raiders signed veteran DE/LB Greg Ellis to a 3 year deal today with the contract details unknown. Ellis, who was cut by the Cowboys a few weeks ago, will transition from a 3-4 LB to a 4-3 DE. Does this move mean that Derrick Burgess will be shipped off for a 3rd round pick? I am hopeful that the organization will keep DBurg around 1 more season to squeeze as much production from him in a contract year.If DBurg stays in Oakland, this is the list of DLineman competing for a spot on the final 53 man roster:DE Derrick Burgess, Greg Ellis, Jay Richardson, Trevor Scott, Greyson Gunheim, Stryker Sulak (R)DT Gerrard Warren, Tommy Kelly, Terdell Sands, Ryan Boschetti, William JosephGreg Ellis - 6'6", 262 lbs, 11 year veteran2008 Stats: 36 tackles (25 solo); 1 interception, 8 sacksEllis is 10-year veteran with very good size and adequate speed and quickness. He reacts quickly to the run. He has good size and strength to maintain effective hand use. He has long arms to stack and s...
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