http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/1805 Recent articles about Greg Ellis en-us Somehow, I don't see Chad Johnson hitching a ride to training camp, but Reebok does. This is part of Reebok's new NFL campaign, breaking tomorrow. It features 20 players from 8 NFL squads, including Peyton Manning and Greg Ellis Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:13:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292787 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292787 According to ESPN's Scouts, Inc., the Cowboys have the strongest linebacking corps in the NFL.  It would be hard to argue with that assessment with people like DeMarcus Ware, Greg Ellis and Zach Thomas in the ranks.  Consider the year Bradie James and Akin Ayodele had last year, the Cowboys certainly do have wealth at the position. Ayodele left during the offseason due to one of the many trades with Miami, but with other potential starters available such as Anthony Spencer, Bobby Carpenter and Kevin Burnett, he will hardly be missed.  What do you think, fans, do we have the best LB's in the league?  The Chargers came in second on this deal with the two Shawns, Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips, but other than these two, they aren't nearly as deep as Dallas at the position.  Not many teams are for that matter, except maybe last year's Patriots, but they're getting a little long-in-the-tooth, especially Bruschi and Vrable, which is why they drafted three very good college LB's.  I'm also willing to bet that the secondary will get high rankings, possibly the highest, this year.  Combine that with a veteran defensive line and you have all the makings for a great defensive team.  Isn't it said that defense is what wins championships,  just ask the Giants or Bears.  The Cowboys should, and I emphasise the word SHOULD, have one of the best defenses in the league this year, which could take them farther than they've been in the last decade or so. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:08:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291760 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/291760 As rumors still circulate regarding the Cowboys' potential interest in Lions receiver Roy Williams, there's a chance that, if they land him via trade, they won't need to add his middle initial to the back of his jersey. The other Roy Williams, the one who plays safety for the Cowboys, could be on the outs in Dallas. During a Thursday appearance on Sirius NFL Radio (via the Dallas Morning News), Cowboys defensive end Greg Ellis said that Williams doesn't fit within the defensive scheme employed by coach Wade Phillips. Ellis claims that Williams first raised his concerns during training camp last season. "He said, 'Greg, this defense does not fit me. I don't fit in well with this defense at all. So when he told me that, I was like, 'Well, man, it's still new. Get used to it and it'll probably be fine for you.' And obviously I think it came to be true. Just like he said, he doesn't fit what's going on here in Dallas right now. "Now maybe this year, if they decide to keep him for this season, Wade and them will kind of adjust some things to fit him better." It's highly unlikely that the Cowboys would simply cut him. After June 1, any trade of Williams could divide the cap acceleration over two seasons, reducing the current year's cap hit but pushing plenty of dead money into 2009. Fri, 09 May 2008 07:49:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265134 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265134 while 1998 had its share of busts there were a few great ones as well also check out the article above if you click the link 1. Indianapolis Peyton Manning QB Active Comment: Prolific passer has Super Bowl victory to go with gaudy stats. 2. San Diego Ryan Leaf QB Retired Comment: Colossal bust retired after four seasons with 14 TDs and 36 INTs. 3. Arizona Andre Wadsworth DE Retired Comment: Knee injuries derailed his career almost before it began. 4. Oakland Charles Woodson CB Active Comment: Physical cover corner a mainstay of Packers defense. 5. Chicago Curtis Enis RB Retired Comment: Career lasted three seasons and 456 forgettable carries. 6. St. Louis Grant Wistrom DE Retired Comment: High-motor style helped Rams, Seahawks reach Super Bowls. 7. New Orleans Kyle Turley OT Retired Comment: Started 107 games over nine seasons before injuries took over. 8. Dallas Greg Ellis DE Active Comment: Solid starter coming off 12½ sack season, Pro Bowl appearance. 9. Jacksonville Fred Taylor RB Active Comment: Still going strong after 10,715 yards and 61 TDs. 10. Baltimore Duane Starks CB Retired Comment: Interception return for a TD helped Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV. 11. Philadelphia Tra Thomas OT Active Comment: Pro Bowl tackle anchors left side of Eagles' line. 12. Atlanta Keith Brooking OLB Active Comment: Pro Bowl linebacker hasn't missed a start in past seven seasons. 13. Cincinnati Takeo Spikes OLB Unsigned Comment: Injuries have prevented Spikes from maintaining Pro Bowl form. 14. Carolina Jason Peter DE Retired Comment: Neck issues forced him to retire after four seasons and 20 starts. 15. Seattle Anthony Simmons OLB Retired Comment: Never lived up to potential as part of underachieving defenses. 16. Tennessee Kevin Dyson WR Retired Comment: Played in a Super Bowl, but never exceeded 825 yards in a season. 17. Cincinnati Brian Simmons OLB Free agent Comment: Seasons with Bengals, Saints have made for unremarkable career. 18. New England Robert Edwards RB CFL Comment: Has spent time in CFL after blowing out knee in rookie game at Pro Bowl. 19. Green Bay Vonnie Holliday DE Active Comment: Solid starter has 51½ sacks for Packers, Chiefs and Dolphins. 20. Detroit Terry Fair CB Retired Comment: Started 48 games for Lions, but hasn't been a factor since 2001. 21. Minnesota Randy Moss WR Active Comment: Has posted seven seasons with at least 1,200 yards receiving. 22. New England Tebucky Jones FS Retired Comment: Won Super Bowl with Patriots, but never validated first-round status. 23. Oakland Mo Collins G Retired Comment: Helped Raiders reach Super Bowl, but career shortened by injuries. 24. N.Y. Giants Shaun Williams SS Retired Comment: Started four consecutive seasons for Giants before knee injuries intervened. 25. Jacksonville Donovin Darius SS Free agent Comment: Productive starter teamed with Deon Grant to anchor Jags' secondary. 26. Pittsburgh Alan Faneca G Active Comment: Pro Bowl guard signed massive free-agent deal with Jets last month. 27. Kansas City Victor Riley OT Retired Comment: Started 93 of 111 games played before retiring after 2005 season. 28. San Francisco R.W. McQuarters CB Active Comment: Versatile if unspectacular, McQuarters helped Giants to Super Bowl XLII victory. 29. Miami John Avery RB CFL Comment: Set Dolphins records as a rookie, but has made his mark in XFL, CFL. 30. Denver Marcus Nash WR AFL Comment: Won Super Bowls with Broncos, Ravens before settling in the AFL. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:32:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/233454 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/233454 I've been a Cowboy fan since watching them as a kid back in the '70s. We Cowboy fans have seen so many great to Hall of Fame players play under the hole in the dome. After Jimmy Johnson left Jones has sucked during so many draft day debacles. Greg Ellis was an exception. Yeah, we didn't get Randy Moss and he has made us pay dearly for it. None the less Greg Ellis has been a staple on the Cowboys. Greg, if your reading this there are thousands of your fans out there that are probably more excited than you are about getting this long overdue nod to Hawaii. Congratulations'. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:30:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/118024 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/118024 This would be a good pick up for say a 2yr contract./ we all know Teddy and Junior will retire after they win the Super Bowl. "Ellis would be a logical Belichick addition, a hungry veteran who will take less money to come to New England because he wants to win a Super Bowl. Not to mention that Ellis can still play and would really help the team at outside linebacker. Watch out for Ellis this offseason because he doesn't want to play for the Cowboys anymore. That I know for certain." Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:33:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/89649 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/89649 Here is my list of the Top Eleven Defensive Studs In the NFL's Best Defensive Division The N.F.C. East First Here is the list of Notables that did not make the Top Eleven: Roy Williams, Antonio Pierce, Bradie James, Laron Landry, Rocky Mcintosh, Omar Gaither, Justin Tuck, Sheldon Brown Before We jump into the Top Eleven be advised that this List was comprised of three elements, 1. 2007 regular season, 2. Overall body of work, 3. Last three Seaons Here Is The Top Eleven 11. Andre Carter 10. Trent Cole 9. London Fletcher 8. Gibril Wilson 7. Terence Newman 6. Brian Dawkins 5. Greg Ellis 4. Micheal Strahan 3. Demarcus Ware 2. Osi Umenyiora 1. Sean Taylor Sean Taylor was chosen #1 not because of the tragedy , but because he is a defensive player that turned turnovers into Touchdowns. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:32:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/81265 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/81265 Good in depth look at what went wrong for the Cowboys yesterday. Looks at QB, Running backs, Linebackers, D-line, TE's, wR'S, special team and the like. "Not that I keep up with this type of stuff, but I'm pretty sure I could break a word count record on Uwe Blog today. The Dallas Cowboys lost 21-17 today against the New York Giants. There were so many fuck-ups and dumb moves and decisions to stun a mastadon." Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:07:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/71879 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/71879 The Associated Press insults both itself and fans with this yearly charade. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:44:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/70792 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/70792 Ellis on one side, Ware on the other, Eli Manning, start callin' for your mother! Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:44:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/70354 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/70354 Most have no trouble spotting sorriness when they see it in, say, Terrell Owens or Randy Moss. The flamboyant athlete in a team sport, the one who seems to exude the me-first mentality is an easy mark. So, when T.O. had his little was-it-a-suicide-attempt-or-not thing last year, or when he missed most of training camp and hammed it up on his stationary bike while the rest of the team beat the dog out of each other, sports pundits had no problem saying, "Heeere we go again!" But then there are the "good guys," the "team players." You know, the guys who are always courteous to the media and go about their business quietly and toe the company line. Guys like, oh, I don't know, Greg Ellis. Greg Ellis, a team captain. Greg Ellis, an upstanding guy. Greg Ellis, a hard worker. Greg Ellis, a bum? Maybe! (Read full article at source...) Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:13:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/29749 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/29749 Week 3 matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:06:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/28012 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/28012 Some decently big games coming up. St. Louis vs. Carolina and Cincinnati vs. New Orleans don't make the cut because in each game one of the teams is sub-.500, and I've already given the single exception this week to my beloved San Francisco 49ers. End of the article: 5 Reasons Why The 49ers WILL Win This Sunday! But now: Picks of the Week! I took a bye week after my first winning weekend, and now stand at 8-11. But I'm getting better all the time ... Lesgo! 1. Atlanta at Baltimore. This looks like a no-brainer based on last week. But Baltimore's banged up. Ray Lewis is unlikely to play, and his backup is out for the game. But Atlanta is missing their two stud defensive ends and the rest of their defense is hurt. Look for Mark Clayton to run right past injured backup CB Jimmy Williams, who replaces Jason Webster. Both teams will run all over the place, and no Ray Lewis equals Dunn and Norwood breaking embarassingly long runs. Ravens 24, Falcons 14. 2. Chicago at New York Jets. I'm calling this in advance as the best game of the week. Chicago's defense is the perfect test for Pennington, but I give him a chance if Harrington can score on them. Berrian's ribs may keep him from hitting that extra gear against a banged up Jets secondary. I'll give this one to the Jets, who are still not being taken seriously. And even if they lose, they don't have any challenging games left the rest of regular season. Rex Grossman turns the ball over at least 4 times. Jets 24, Bears 20. 3. Indianapolis at Dallas. C'mon, does anybody think this is gonna be a game? The Cowboys lose their only pass rusher, Ellis, for the game, and there's no way that Dallas can cover Indy's receivers for more than three seconds. Dallas can run all over the Colts, but they're gonna have to pass to stay in the game, and that's where the problems start. Colts 48, Cowboys 27. 4. San Diego at Denver. I don't know how to call this one. San Diego can frustrate Denver's offense, causing lots of turnovers, and then capitalize on them with an explosive offense. Denver allows the least points a game, and San Diego hasn't played a top ten defense since Baltimore, who beat them by holding them to 12 points. And Javon Walker seems to get into the end zone at least once a game. Plummer almost loses it for Denver, but they manage to play to the home crowd and stuff LT. Broncos 20, San Diego 16. 5. New York Giants at Jacksonville. If the Jags don't put Leftwich in, they can kiss this game goodbye. The Giants come out of that last game angry and on a short week, but according to the Jag's injury report the entire team died on Tuesday. Garrard impresses with his play, but Leftwich has got to be the most underrated quarterback in the game today. Nobody notices that he has a better TD-INT ratio, passer rating or completion percentage than Garrard. But feel free to let him go so the Niners can get him. Anyways, the Jags have only lost two games in a row once in the last two years, and they don't do it here. Jaguars 27, Giants 17. 6. Seattle at San Francisco. The moment you've all been waiting for! FIVE REASONS THE 49ERS WILL BEAT THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AND RESTORE ALL THAT IS GOOD AND RIGHT WITH THE WORLD: 1. Frank Gore. Seattle won't be able to stop him, they give up 100 yards rushing to almost every team. He will break one as the Seahawks try to gang up at the line of scrimmage and he gets that one seal block he needs. 2. Vernon Davis. Even if he can't catch balls yet, him being on the field will draw Julian Peterson away from the backfield, which is always a good thing. 3. San Francisco's pass rush. Seattle's quarterbacks have been sacked 32 times, third to Oakland and Cleveland. Their quarterbacks have combined for eleven interceptions. Put the rush on and you can shut down their offense. 4. Matt Hasselbeck. They will try to start him, and he won't be ready. The 49ers should get some early points off turnovers before Wallace comes back in. 5. The San Francisco 49ers crowd. I spent the weekend in the city feeling out the reaction to the news of a move to Santa Clara, and some said good riddance. Most opined for the better days, under better management. The York family has destroyed a cherished franchise, and only by wresting it back will the tradition continue. But the fans are smart enough to recognize the difference between the team, which they have always loved, and the organization, which has let them down. It is a sad realization that often must be made in today's sports world, where your local team only loves you if you buy them new things, like an expensive prostitute. But I digress. 49ers 20, Seattle 12. Go Niners! Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:10:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/5186 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/5186