Chris Ellis making early impression

[BillsWin]

LINK (http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2010/7/31/1598126/bills-olb-ellis-making-early)


Back in April of 2008, when Round 3 of the 2008 NFL Draft began, the Buffalo Bills (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/BUF) had already added two players to its roster - cornerback Leodis McKelvin (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/34865/Leodis_McKelvin) and wide receiver James Hardy (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/34861/James_Hardy). Fans expected the Bills to address the offensive line (Kansas' Anthony Collins (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/34368/Anthony_Collins) was a big name that year), tight end (fans liked Jermichael Finley (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/34559/Jermichael_Finley), Martin Rucker (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/34619/Martin_Rucker) and Brad Cottam (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/34465/Brad_Cottam)), or linebacker positions (Dan Connor (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/34378/Dan_Connor) had a huge following the year after the Bills picked Paul Posluszny (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/16662/Paul_Posluszny)). An undersized defensive end with great speed, like Bruce Davis (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/34442/Bruce_Davis) or Cliff Avril (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/34411/Cliff_Avril), was not a terribly popular scenario.

[more cowbell]

Cool. good for him

[BillsWin]

I started a thread months ago discussing the possibility for Ellis to emerge this season in the new scheme. Coming out of college he was labeled an OLB for the 3-4 by a lot of scouts and websites so I would hope he comes along nicely. Let's face it, Kelsay isn't the youngest, or the best option out there.

If Ellis performs well, I'd love to see him unseat Kelsay.

[Ebenezer]

Kelsay is unseated...they are trying him at LB. Ellis made an impression in the preseason last year...and then they stuck him on the bench.

[mikemac2001]

wtf was dick thinking

seems all his players were meant for a 3-4 style.

plus i always felt he would be better suited in 3-4 hopefully keeps it up

[Homegrown]

wtf was dick thinking



Clearly he wasn't thinking ...Ivy League Grad :clown:

[Michael82]

Ellis is definitely my sleeper of the year. I personally think he's going to have a breakout season and is a perfect fit for the 3-4 defense.

[Goobylal]

Kelsay is unseated...they are trying him at LB.
That's not being unseated: that's a matter of necessity. None of the DE's on the roster last year are 3-4 DE's. But his injury and the performances of Ellis and Maybin, not to mention Schobel will be returning and Coleman and Batten seem to have promise, make Kelsay and his bloated salary expendable.

[HHURRICANE]

Man do the Bills suck at drafting or what? I forgot that this guy was a 3rd rounder.

[justasportsfan]

I am still impressed with his highlights from college. I think this guy, like Maybin are better off at Lb'ers



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[better days]

Man DID the Bills suck at drafting or what? I forgot that this guy was a 3rd rounder.

Fixed.

[psubills62]

I am still impressed with his highlights from college. I think this guy, like Maybin are better off at Lb'ers


Agree with this. Our DL will be key. If they can occupy blockers enough for our LB's (both inside and out) to run free, then I think our defense will look pretty decent.

[JCBills]

Agree with this. Our DL will be key. If they can occupy blockers enough for our LB's (both inside and out) to run free, then I think our defense will look pretty decent.

I think with how big, mean, and athletic our down lineman are, the entire LB corps should be able to get loose a good amount. Andra Davis is a proven run stopper, Poz is Poz and he'll make plays, and yeah we're young and inexperienced on the outside, but extremely athletic. Our secondary will also help the OLBs, so we could end up with more sacks than expected.

[mikemac2001]

I'm happy for Ellis and marvin especially Ellis bc he has not been able to play bc he was
Never
Made for a 4-3

[Night Train]

Good for him.

It's nice to see some players find a scheme that fits their skill sets.

[psubills62]

I think with how big, mean, and athletic our down lineman are, the entire LB corps should be able to get loose a good amount. Andra Davis is a proven run stopper, Poz is Poz and he'll make plays, and yeah we're young and inexperienced on the outside, but extremely athletic. Our secondary will also help the OLBs, so we could end up with more sacks than expected.

Agreed.

It would be nice to see a scheme where our secondary blitzes once in a while also.

[Beebe's Kid]

I don't really know why, but I am really pulling for this kid. I think is was after seeing the college highlights... It is just a further perpetuation of the horse that has been beaten to the point of no return... Dick was horrible.

They draft a guy with talent...he never gets on the field, because they drafted him for the wrong system, which was not a new system. They had no intention of moving to the 3-4, and he gets lost in the shuffle. He barely makes the roster in '09, but slides in because he impresses in the preseason. He impressed so much he didn't get cut, but not enough to play...on our stellar "D."

[JCBills]

Agreed.

It would be nice to see a scheme where our secondary blitzes once in a while also.

We sent Scott a few times in 08, also played him up on the line a lot and he did well. I think we'll see exceptional play from all the safeties this season, even the whole secondary. It's an amazing thing when it literally doesn't matter who's in because everyone at the position is legit.

[The Jokeman]

Count me amongst those who wanted Jermichael Finley. As I'm sure my mock draft from there still posted somewhere on this board. But way for Chris Brown to not mention Finley caught 55 balls last year for 676 yards and 5 TDs, not bad for a TE.

[Pinkerton Security]

Count me amongst those who wanted Jermichael Finley. As I'm sure my mock draft from there still posted somewhere on this board. But way for Chris Brown to not mention Finley caught 55 balls last year for 676 yards and 5 TDs, not bad for a TE.

the article isnt written by CB..

[Mahdi]

I'm happy for Ellis and marvin especially Ellis bc he has not been able to play bc he was
Never
Made for a 4-3
I don't agree with this. Ellis was never really given a chance to play and when he got some time in pre-season he actually looked good, like Copeland Bryan. But Jauron had a big issue using any other DEs outside of Kelsay and Schobel.

Ellis could have been a good 4-3 DE as well.

[better days]

I don't agree with this. Ellis was never really given a chance to play and when he got some time in pre-season he actually looked good, like Copeland Bryan. But Jauron had a big issue using any other DEs outside of Kelsay and Schobel.

Ellis could have been a good 4-3 DE as well.

Jauron had an issue using any young guys. I can't remember his name, but I remember a few years ago he played an OLD SLOW DB over younger faster guys on the roster & he was beaten badly all season.

[EDS]

Interesting that the starting linebackers as of today are Ellis, Davis, Poz and Torbor (with Maybin being used on passing downs).

Hopefully they will be solid, but I am sure any other team looking at that line-up when preparing for a game won't be too impressed.

[justasportsfan]

Ellis just got mad props from Gailey 1:58

http://www.buffalobills.com/media-lounge/videos/Chan-Gailey-Thursday-Press-Conference/3fbe62b5-2e8d-4348-873c-8ce9a37d9122

[Nighthawk]

Ellis just got mad props from Gailey 1:58

http://www.buffalobills.com/media-lounge/videos/Chan-Gailey-Thursday-Press-Conference/3fbe62b5-2e8d-4348-873c-8ce9a37d9122

Yeah, sounds like he has caught the old ball coach's eye...good for him!