DMN Blog: Is Anthony Spencer a budding star?

[WoodysGirl]

8:15 PM Tue, Jul 29, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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The coaching staff intends to get OLB Anthony Spencer on the field more often this season. That plan has the full backing of DeMarcus Ware, who happens to be the league's best player at that position.

"Our group is all about sacrifices," Ware said this afternoon. "If somebody can cover better than another guy, we're going to do that. If somebody can pass rush better than another guy, we're going to put him in that situation.

"Greg knows the situation, and I know the situation. Whatever we need to do to get to the Super Bowl, that's what we're going to do."

Of course, Ware won't come off the field very often. He seems to be sending a pretty strong message to his Pro Bowl partner that complaining about reps/snaps won't be tolerated anymore.

Spencer had a solid rookie season, starting for the first month while Ellis sat out with an injury/contract dispute. Ware, who made the same college DE/pro OLB after becoming a Cowboys first-round pick, sees tremendous progress.

"I think it's like night or day," Ware said. "Spencer was a great raw player, but now he's figuring out what the offense is doing and figured out exactly where he fits in the defense. He's making a lot of plays now."


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[ThreeSportStar80]

I think Ware's ringing endorsement says a lot about how good Spencer can be in Philip's 34.... Greg Ellis just needs to understand it's about winning Superbowls.

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

With Ware on the other side he is going to get plenty of chances to make some plays.

 

[5Countem5]

I think Ware's ringing endorsement says a lot about how good Spencer can be in Philip's 34.... Greg Ellis just needs to understand it's about winning Superbowls.

Ellis has always kept a positive outlook and a cheery disposition, I am sure he will have no problem with this...

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Ellis has always kept a positive outlook and a cheery disposition, I am sure he will have no problem with this...

Riiiiiight.....:laugh2:

 

[Rampage]

pass rush 187 coming to a stadium near you.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Ellis met with Coach Phillips and we haven't heard a peep out of him since. Let's see how long that lasts.

 

[BrassCowboy]

Ellis has always kept a positive outlook and a cheery disposition, I am sure he will have no problem with this...

 

[CrazyCowboy]

man, this is great news......all we get is great news

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I will give Ellis credit here

he *****es during the offseason, but shuts up about it and suits up once things get thick

I think he's just exercising his veteran's right to ***** and be heard

 

[Cbz40]

I will give Ellis credit here

he *****es during the offseason, but shuts up about it and suits up once things get thick

I think he's just exercising his veteran's right to ***** and be heard

I demand my "veteran's right to ***** and be heard".....immediately if not sooner.

 

[MCowboys]

I agree that everyone must sacrifice to get the best players in for the best situations, but i think that goes both ways. Yes, it may help to get Spencer involved, but I think everyone is overrating Spencer and underrating Ellis. Ellis can still play and I think phasing him out too much in favor of Spencer would be a big mistake. Work in Spencer, but don't force him ahead of a proven player like Ellis.

 

[dmq]

"I think it's like night or day," Ware said.

I hope they misquoted him.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

He doesnt seem to be special, like Ware. But to be fair no one in the league is

 

[dbair1967]

I hope they misquoted him.

who cares as long as he knocks the crap out of opposing QB's

David

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

who cares as long as he knocks the crap out of opposing QB's

yea, who cares if hes not the smartest crayon in the shed......

 

[sago1]

If above article is based on fact and not the supposition of the writer, glad to see Ware stepping it up in his 4th season to become a needed defensive leader & a team leader. The goal for the Cowboys this year is to finish which is shorthand for playing very well in December & in the playoffs so we can win the ultimate game - the Super Bowl. That should be the goal of the entire team and squabbles re number of snaps, off field distractions should be avoided in the name of what is best for the team.

 

[DallasEast]

"I think it's like night or day," Ware said. "Spencer was a great raw player, but now he's figuring out what the offense is doing and figured out exactly where he fits in the defense. He's making a lot of plays now."

Can the preseason games get here any quicker? I love Ellis, when he isn't complaining, but I believe Spencer will be better than Ellis in this defense. However, he needs to prove what he can do on the field and right now, that would be at Ellis' expense in terms of the number of customary reps.

 

[newlander]

Ware is stepping up and being a leader with these comments. Ellis best take note: There's a new sheriff in town: and his name is D.WARE.

 

[IndianaCowboyFan]

Having watched him during his years at Purdue I can safely say he matured tremendously from his junior to senior season. He was just a beast his senior year and if he makes similar progress he will be a great compliment to Ware.