DMN: Don't let Greg Ellis know this, but Lawrence Sidbury Jr. is visiting Dallas

[cowboyjoe]

Don't let Greg Ellis know this, but Lawrence Sidbury Jr. is visiting Dallas
11:37 AM Tue, Mar 31, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Tim MacMahon E-mail News tips

The news, reported by NFL.com, that Dallas will be one of the stops on Richmond pass-rushing prospect Lawrence Sidbury Jr.'s pre-draft tour won't ease Greg Ellis' concerns about his job security.

The 6-2, 265-pound Sidbury Jr. had 11.5 sacks last season as a defensive end for Richmond's Division I-AA (or whatever it's called now) national championship team. His 4.64 40 at the combine was the fastest by a defensive end, a group that included several players who project as OLBs if selected by a 3-4 team.

If the Cowboys draft Sidbury or another pass-rusher in the middle rounds, that won't mean that Ellis' time at Valley Ranch is over. A mid-round rookie might need some seasoning before being ready to play a significant role, especially one making such a major step up in competition.

But the arrival of Sidbury or a similar player -- Texas Tech's Brandon Williams, a Fort Worth native who can come to the Cowboys' Dallas Day, comes to mind -- would essentially close the door on Ellis continuing his career with the Cowboys after this final season of his contract.

 

[Frozen700]

greg needs to go regardless

 

[Woods]

I think we draft Ellis' replacement this year, so he can take his spot in 2010.

Sidbury will likely need a year (at least) to be groomed for the position.

I really hope we bring in P Kruger as well for a visit (for ILB).

 

[dcfanatic]

Sidbury can get after the QB and he played a lot of time over on the opposite side of Demarcus Ware (QB's front side).

[youtube]cPydgMoTs04[/youtube]

 

[Vintage]

I think we draft Ellis' replacement this year, so he can take his spot in 2010.

Sidbury will likely need a year (at least) to be groomed for the position.

I really hope we bring in P Kruger as well for a visit (for ILB).

But....but.......but....... Anthony Spencurz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DallasEast]

Don't let Greg Ellis know this, but Lawrence Sidbury Jr. is visiting Dallas
11:37 AM Tue, Mar 31, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Tim MacMahon E-mail News tips

The news, reported by NFL.com, that Dallas will be one of the stops on Richmond pass-rushing prospect Lawrence Sidbury Jr.'s pre-draft tour won't ease Greg Ellis' concerns about his job security.

The 6-2, 265-pound Sidbury Jr. had 11.5 sacks last season as a defensive end for Richmond's Division I-AA (or whatever it's called now) national championship team. His 4.64 40 at the combine was the fastest by a defensive end, a group that included several players who project as OLBs if selected by a 3-4 team.

If the Cowboys draft Sidbury or another pass-rusher in the middle rounds, that won't mean that Ellis' time at Valley Ranch is over. A mid-round rookie might need some seasoning before being ready to play a significant role, especially one making such a major step up in competition.

But the arrival of Sidbury or a similar player -- Texas Tech's Brandon Williams, a Fort Worth native who can come to the Cowboys' Dallas Day, comes to mind -- would essentially close the door on Ellis continuing his career with the Cowboys after this final season of his contract.

"Division I Football Championship Subdivision"

That's some solid reporting there, Tim MacMahon.

The best thing that could happen within the linebacker core is for Ellis to be pressured or unseated by someone just as good as him or better. I still have faith that Spencer can do the job, but if he's not up to it, let qualified candidates get in their licks too. Just my two cents.

 

[cowboyjoe]

super podcast as always DC thanks

 

[Woods]

But....but.......but....... Anthony Spencurz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let me re-phrase that

I mean it would be nice to have 3 OLBs who can get after the QB. We could play one of them on the line at end on passing downs.

(I'm assuming the coaching staff is saying something like this to Ellis. )

 

[Hoofbite]

Thats a pretty quick spin move.

He wouldn't dominate with it in the pros but its a decent looking move to have.

 

[big dog cowboy]

MacMahon must think we really care what Greg thinks or says any more.

 

[grogan6314]

In the video, he looks like he weighs about 230 at most. Did he just put on about 30 pounds, cause he looks like a safety on this video

 

[TheBeast]

Thats a pretty quick spin move.

He wouldn't dominate with it in the pros but its a decent looking move to have.

Dwight Freeney seems just fine with that spin move, it's the only damn thing he does.

 

[Longboysfan]

Could be worth a 5th round choice.

 

[jobberone]

They're always looking for another pass rusher. Always.

 

[tomson75]

In the video, he looks like he weighs about 230 at most. Did he just put on about 30 pounds, cause he looks like a safety on this video

I've watched him play in person 2-3 times. I was really only paying attention to him when he played JMU this past season, but he didn't seem that big to me either. FWIW.

Heck of a player at the D1AA level though.

 

[tomson75]

Could be worth a 5th round choice.

He's going WELL before the 5th round IMO.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Sidbury can get after the QB and he played a lot of time over on the opposite side of Demarcus Ware (QB's front side).

[youtube]cPydgMoTs04[/youtube]

I've picked stuff out of my nose that were both bigger and more athletic than those offensive lineman he faced in that video.

 

[Vinnie2u]

Ellis is about due for a hissy fit... Give him a good reason by drafting another OLB..

 

[adbutcher]

I just love the tone that our writers set in a mostly innocuous article. Would it be too difficult to just write about who visited? The majority of the Dallas beat writers need to go, GRODBW!

 

[magic-sword]

He won't be there in the 5th. I say he goes in the Third round.