Chris Ellis in the 3-4

[BillsWin]

If I remember correctly, Ellis was worked out as a linebacker for his pro day and possibly at the combine too.

I know he played defensive end in the 4-3 in college, but prior to the draft he was considered a 3-4 linebacker prospect.

six-foot-four, 261 lbs and only 24.

Do you think he could rotate to linebacker in our new scheme?

[Dicknoze69]

If I remember correctly, Ellis was worked out as a linebacker for his pro day and possibly at the combine too.

I know he played defensive end in the 4-3 in college, but prior to the draft he was considered a 3-4 linebacker prospect.

six-foot-four, 261 lbs and only 24.

Do you think he could rotate to linebacker in our new scheme?

I think he certainly gets transitioned to a 3-4 OLB and we go from there. If he sucks, he's gone. If he shows promise, keep him. I think the Bills switching to a 3-4 saves his career much more than it saves Maybin's.

[T-Long]

Where would you put him? On the outside? I don't know what kind of coverage skills he has, b/c Maybin is going to be the one bull rushing.

[BillsWin]

I figured he WOULD switch. But does he have potential there?

I believe he was rated the seventh best defensive end in that draft, yet he hasn't done well in this league. Maybe if he transitions to OLB, he does well?

[Dicknoze69]

Where would you put him? On the outside? I don't know what kind of coverage skills he has, b/c Maybin is going to be the one bull rushing.

I think he's Maybin's backup for the time being. Whether our small DE's have any coverage ability is something we need to discover in camps.

[BillsWin]

Where would you put him? On the outside? I don't know what kind of coverage skills he has, b/c Maybin is going to be the one bull rushing.

Second string behind Maybin maybe? Good depth if he has skills. :idunno:

[Mahdi]

If I remember correctly, Ellis was worked out as a linebacker for his pro day and possibly at the combine too.

I know he played defensive end in the 4-3 in college, but prior to the draft he was considered a 3-4 linebacker prospect.

six-foot-four, 261 lbs and only 24.

Do you think he could rotate to linebacker in our new scheme?
Yes. He could be a candidate for the OLB spot.

[ByrdsTheWord]

Where would you put him? On the outside? I don't know what kind of coverage skills he has, b/c Maybin is going to be the one bull rushing.

Does Maybin even know how to bull rush? :chuckle:

[Yasgur's Farm]

Chris Ellis to OLB will probably be a necessity. 3-4 means Stroud and Williams to DE'S... Them along with Spencer Johnson means we need at least 1 more 3-4 DE in the rotation... McCargo? 3-4 also means we'll need a starting NT along with his back-up. Maybin, Kelsay, Ellis and Schobel (if he returns) need to go to OLB.

[Nighthawk]

I think this gives him a legit shot to make it in the NFL. LB is probably a better fit for him and he might actually succeed at the position.