Sheesh!
Ellis. Man, oh man. This is why this guy is not a positive leader either. As a veteran he could be there saying ok, this sort of thing happens, we need to pull together. Instead he ***** foots around saying Jones did this for the better of the team so ....blah blah blah effort. Then he turns it into something about himself with wanting to be more involved etc.
Since Ellis has been here the Cowboys have won no playoff games. He has ability and works hard on the field, but it is this sort of non-winner attitude that has restricted this team IMHO.
I wanted Roy Willams gone, mainly because he seemed to have lost the fire to play. It wasn't important to him as it was when he began. I though that was not worth the money he was paid. Roy Williams and Ellis are good players on bad teams, but didn't get better or become leaders and hence are holding this team back in terms of the lockerroom and teaching the young guys, leading them to the promised land.
Wow. Not really surprised by his comments. Ellis is honest at least. Just a bit dumb and not very politcially savy (unless he's trying to get cut). Just confirms that Ellis hasn't been part of the winning "solution" for a long time. Another "me" guy, just in an insecure way compared to the "TO" type way.
When will players start to realize this is a team game? Coaches, chemistry, heart, hustle, leadership, intensity, mental toughness. They all matter. They separate the winners from the average.
Seems we are cleaning house. Ellis might get his wish and not last a full year more.
LarryCanadian.