Ok let me start this thread by saying prior to this season I was one of the biggest Ellison bashers out there, and I'm still not a real big fan of his.
With that being said, this guy has stepped up his game this year. He is second in the NFL in tackles right now behind London Fletcher. YES I know a LOT of the tackles are down field, and he was burned twice by Ben Watson week 1 in the loss. But he is FAR from being our worst starting linebacker.
I know he's hurt now, but when he was in the lineup our pass defense much worse than it is now. I'm talking about Kawika Mitchell. For all the negative things we have to say about Ellison, this guy hasn't done anything other than have a big game against San Diego last season. And he has a big mouth as well.
Ellison and Palmer have picked up the slack in his absence, and the defense, especially pass coverage (tight ends and backs) has been MUCH better.
So what I'm saying is, Get rid of Mitchell, move Ellison into his spot, and get another linebacker (Thomas Howard, Thomas Davis) and you will see remarkable improvement in the defense.
Give credit where credit is due guys, if this was POZ with all the tackles we would be talking about how hes a pro bowl candidate.
With that being said, this guy has stepped up his game this year. He is second in the NFL in tackles right now behind London Fletcher. YES I know a LOT of the tackles are down field, and he was burned twice by Ben Watson week 1 in the loss. But he is FAR from being our worst starting linebacker.
I know he's hurt now, but when he was in the lineup our pass defense much worse than it is now. I'm talking about Kawika Mitchell. For all the negative things we have to say about Ellison, this guy hasn't done anything other than have a big game against San Diego last season. And he has a big mouth as well.
Ellison and Palmer have picked up the slack in his absence, and the defense, especially pass coverage (tight ends and backs) has been MUCH better.
So what I'm saying is, Get rid of Mitchell, move Ellison into his spot, and get another linebacker (Thomas Howard, Thomas Davis) and you will see remarkable improvement in the defense.
Give credit where credit is due guys, if this was POZ with all the tackles we would be talking about how hes a pro bowl candidate.
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