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Thu May 29, 2008 1:13 pm EDT

Lack of repetitions leaves Ellis unhappy with Cowboys

By Joe Zedalis

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Greg Ellis will not participate in the last day of organized team activities today because he's upset with his repetitions being reduced in practice, sources said. Ellis missed the first two days of OTAs this week and doesn't plan on coming back to practice at Valley Ranch unless he gets more repetitions.

Last week, the Cowboys told Ellis some of his practice time would be reduced to give 2007 first-round pick Anthony Spencer more time on the field. The Cowboys like Spencer's speed and intelligence, and coach Wade Phillips praised his performance in practice Wednesday. But Phillips said Ellis remains the starter. According to the sources, the Cowboys have told Ellis they don't want to wear down his 32-year-old body in May. But a source said Ellis doesn't trust the team's motives.

Ellis was unavailable, and his agent, James Williams, declined to comment. Team owner and general manager Jerry Jones downplayed Ellis' absence, saying the OTAs are voluntary. This is not the first time Ellis has voiced displeasure.

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  1. Logan U
    1. Posted by Logan U Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:55 pm EDT

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    this guy is washed up. He has a right to be scared. Spencer should be the starter over Ellis
  2. Nick M
    2. Posted by Nick M Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:39 pm EDT

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    don't be that quick to say Ellis is washed up cause he isn't. He did just come off a bad injury and do very well in the games he played in last season. I think Ellis has a few more seasons in him. But, Spencer will be a good back up until Ellis is truly washed up.
  3. Jim
    3. Posted by Jim Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    12 years - no playoff wins.
  4. hcdouglass
    4. Posted by hcdouglass Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    Ellis has turned into a whiner. This guy would want the dollar back if he won the lotto. Spencer will take his job this year and Ellis will turn it into something personal.
  5. Wes W
    5. Posted by Wes W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    Ellis needs to face the facts..........He's no Ray Lewis............so move out of the way and let Anthony Spencer shine!
  6. trav1173
    6. Posted by trav1173 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    I agree Ellis still has some fuel in the tank, but I'm about tired of his crybaby attitude. You are being paid millions of dollars to play, and you're not happy about practice reps? Last season he was crying about a lack of insurance if he blew his achiles again and drafting Spencer, before that it was converting over to the 3-4. Stop cryin' and play ball! You have an opportunity to be a part of team the WILL win multiple Super Bowls over the next 5 years!
  7. Stumpy
    7. Posted by Stumpy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    Ellis is still the man!!!!! Way better shape then Reggie White and younger. He has alot left in the tank. I would only let Spencer take over if Ellis gets hurt one more time this year for more then two games. The pass rush has never been the problem anyway it's the health of the DB's.
  8. I'm Better Than You
    8. Posted by I'm Better Than You Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:43 pm EDT

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    I understand where he is coming from. He has been a staple of the Cowboys organization for years. He is getting older and he sees people trying to take his job. He is not ready to be done. I would not like the idea of someone coming into my plant and edging me out of my office. He is simply trying to use whatever leverage he has left to get as much playing time as possible. It is easy to say that he should stop "whining" and be a leader, but helping his younger competition get better will ensure that he is gone. I don't fault him for feeling this way, but his image will definitely be tarnished by being vocal with these feelings. So I imagine, just like JBK, he will continue to fight, even though time and the facts are against him. I don't fault either one of them for it though, it is just human nature to fight to the death for what you believe in... even if you are wrong.
  9. Jim
    9. Posted by Jim Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    Wesley S - Ancient history my friend... When I think of the Cowboys and the playoffs, I think of this...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVuQ5aw0HAQ
    Oh, and this...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNO6On7cK1M
    12 YEARS... and counting...
  10. Jim
    10. Posted by Jim Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    Stumpy - Reggie White?
  11. Wink M
    11. Posted by Wink M Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:09 pm EDT

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    It's great to see that a player wants to practice as much as possible even if they are voluntary. Greg Ellis is trying to show veteran leadership.
  12. Jim
    12. Posted by Jim Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    joshjdukes - Since 2000...
    Head to head...
    Philadelphia Eagles - 12
    Dallas Cowboys - 4
    Yes or no... Is that dominant?
  13. I'm Better Than You
    13. Posted by I'm Better Than You Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:43 pm EDT

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    Well likewise JBK, when I think of the Eagles, I think of this...
    http://media4.msnbc.com/j/ap/323cd3a8-ebcf-4937-996e-cdab313c8ea0.widec.jpg
    And this...
    http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/2008/more/05/14/philadelphia.drought/hutton.jpg
    Oh, and this too..
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQo6zt3bWlM
  14. Mark
    14. Posted by Mark Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:56 pm EDT

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    Lol jbk posted the exact same blogs on the glenn story. get some new material
  15. I'm Better Than You
    15. Posted by I'm Better Than You Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:43 pm EDT

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    This one almost made me pee my pants...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls794MhIkU4
    Who does that?!?!?
  16. Jim
    16. Posted by Jim Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    Wesley S - Yeah, I have no defense the Pinkston clip. We try to pretend Pinkston never existed.
    As for the McNabb puking video... They actually scored on that drive.
  17. I'm Better Than You
    17. Posted by I'm Better Than You Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:43 pm EDT

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    Yes he did, but its still funny to watch him puke!!
    42 years - no Superbowl wins.
  18. Jim
    18. Posted by Jim Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    joshjdukes - Admittedly, I'll conceed no life. I'll even say it - "I have no life" - JBK, 5/29, 2008. Good - settled on that one.
    However, you just posted a 208-word essay on how much of a loser I am... 208 words... Are those the actions of a guy with a lot going on in his life? Hmmmmm?
  19. your daddy
    19. Posted by your daddy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:08 pm EDT

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    take Ellis, Williams and a future draft pick and trade the for OCHO CINCO!!! Cin needs help on defense I we get #85
  20. williams
    20. Posted by williams Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:49 pm EDT

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    who has time to count 208 words?
  21. Mehul S
    21. Posted by Mehul S Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:15 pm EDT

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    Eagles fans crying again! T.O shut the window two years ago.
    Go Cowboys!!!
    The secondary talent is beefed up for any offense!
  22. Huckleberry
    22. Posted by Huckleberry Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:43 pm EDT

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    As a Cowboy fan, I have to admit, these annual Ellis whining sessions are getting quite old. Maybe we should dangle him as trade for another receiver and put Spencer to work.
  23. Jim
    23. Posted by Jim Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    duckie - Haha, me.
    Who has time to upload their picture on message boards? (Which, by the way, looks nothing like the guy you created).
  24. PeteT
    24. Posted by PeteT Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:08 pm EDT

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    JBK - That may be bad, but you have been arguing back and forth with about 4 different people. Oh, and you actually sat there and counted the amount of words in a post. That's pretty pathetic. You are single handedly bringing our overall economy, as well as our intelligence, down...... GO GET A JOB!!!!! Contribute to society..... not Cowboy message boards!
    By the way, Go Cowboys!
  25. Jim
    25. Posted by Jim Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    Pete T - I already conceeded that I'm a pathetic loser. 66 words by you, by the way. That makes you a "Level 3 Loser." My "loser reply" meter for # of words used to bash a faceless, nameless moniker going by JBK on a message board...
    Level 5 Loser - (Also my level) - 200+ words
    Level 4 Loser - 100-200 words
    Level 3 Loser - 50-100 words
    Level 2 Loser - 25-50 words
    Level 1 Loser - 25 words or below

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