A Call for Help: Greg Ellis Wants out of Oakland

In a stunning interview with former Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin, ex-Cowboy Greg Ellis stated that hybrid defensive end DeMarcus Ware would attempt to remove himself from ballgames just to get Ellis onto the field. Ellis was released by the Cowboys earlier this season and subsequently picked up by the Raiders. Ellis still seems a little bitter over his disposal from "America 's team," even going so far as to state that the team is not ready to win a Super Bowl. Since Ellis has played his entire career for the Cowboys, I'm pretty comfortable stating his best years are behind him. Ellis is 33 years old and has 12 years of NFL wear and tear on his 6'6" frame. He made his first Pro Bowl in 2007 after coming back from a career threatening achilles injury and logging 12.5 sacks. Last season Greg only totaled eight sacks, had no forced fumbles, and only recorded 36 tackles. Granted that was partly due to a reduction in playing time, but Ellis is getting close to NFL retirement age. In defense of the Cowboys, DeMarcus Ware was dangerously close to breaking the league sack record last season. I think it's safe to say that any player that comes that close to logging 23 sacks in a single season isn't coming out of the game. Maybe Greg is a little bitter because he has been sent to the NFL graveyard; a retirement home of sorts for players who can't stay away. Ellis has become part of an elite club of players that decided to give Oaktown a try and will soon find out why Al Davis built his cave in such a town. Randy Moss is the exception to the rule Greg; he somehow was able to except the claws of the falcon. There will be no 110 tackle, 3 interception, and 15 sack season for Greg. He will not revive a dying franchise out in Oakland in an effort to get back at Jerry for letting him go. Greg, this isn't how things are done homie. We all understand that you have an affinity for Dallas, which is the team that decided to bring you into the NFL. But don't go out like this. Don't drive the bus that you are throwing the coaches under. Greg, we appreciate your service out in Dallas. You gave us twelve wonderful seasons, some playing injured. But is this really how you want to be remembered. As a bitter old man who had to be thrown out of the party because he drank too much and couldn't hold his liquor? Greg thanks again for being a good soldier. But please refrain from throwing eggs at the front door and rolling our trees with toilet tissue. -JH