Thoughts on Ellis - New England Patriots Forums

***NEPatriot*** · 11-30-2011, 08:41 AM

With almost no snaps the past few weeks, what are people's thoughts on Ellis?

Sicilian · 11-30-2011, 08:46 AM

It's hard to be that disappointed, seeing as Anderson has been playing so well in his place (kind of), but I was hoping we'd get more impact from the guy. I do like having him for short yardage situations, as he's one of our bigger DE's.

randomk1 · 11-30-2011, 08:46 AM

My thoughts are that we don't really miss him so much. Anderson/Deaderick have been better.

JackBauer · 11-30-2011, 08:47 AM

My thought is that he kinda sucks.

upstater1 · 11-30-2011, 08:49 AM

He's making a lot of money.

***Patjew*** · 11-30-2011, 08:51 AM

Maybe he helped sweep the Jets.

BSR · 11-30-2011, 08:51 AM

My thoughts are that he is decent veteran depth that might be useful down the road. He didn't do much for the Jets last year either until that game against us in the playoffs when he played a great game. I would be very happy if we could get one or two similar performances out of him in the playoffs.

vuudu · 11-30-2011, 08:53 AM

Hurt I think

Julius · 11-30-2011, 08:55 AM

He got hurt a month ago. Deaderick and Love are playing well. I'm glad he is on the bench providing depth and teaching the young guys.

patfanken · 11-30-2011, 08:57 AM

Its all about the playoffs now, and Ellis has proven he is still very stout in the run game. Against a team that likes to run the ball like the Ravens, Ellis could play a big role. Also if BB thinks that the 3-4 is a better option in a particular week, Ellis again could play a bigger role.

The only real negative thing you can say about the addition of Sean Ellis is that he was a bit overpriced, but since the Pats aren't cap strapped the only thing it hurts is Bob Kraft's wallet.