He played a huge role on this team this year, and he's still not happy? I'm tired of listening to him complain, bitch and moan about his playing time and his job security at every possible opportunity. Jerry went out on a limb and stood by him by giving him more guaranteed money after his achilles injury last year, but he's obviously unappreciative and goes right back to acting like a whiny, jealous girl friend as soon as the season is over...

If he doesn't want to be here, let him go. Anthony Spencer played well when he got the chance this year, and he'll only get better as he sees the field and learns the position more.

...when all he's done is cry for more money and to retain his starting OLB role.  If this story has any merit whatsoever, Ellis and his Comeback Player of the Year award can take the first flight out of Dallas for all I care.

Casale was supposed to answer the question about unrestricted free agents - Ellis is not one of those.  So, even if he was willing to play for less in New England, there would still have to be a trade with the Cowboys - I doubt that will happen.

ship after having an excellent season.
Between the pilfering of NE and Miami, our coaching staff and roster might disappear

...a hungry veteran who will take less money to come to New England because he wants to win a Super Bowl...

Wha? That makes no sense. First of all, he's under contract. Second, all of that grumbling that took place last summer for more money pretty much negates this statement.

His 'source' down in 'Big D' could be anybody. Or nobody at all.

The Pats def don't want to get older at LB.

They want to get younger on defense.

They got rid of McGinest a few years ago because he was getting old. Ellis is this same situation all over again.

Ellis is a team player.

I have never heard that he is not a supportive team mate
I have never heard that he is a locker room distraction.

He is also a whiner. WHO CARES.

I am amused by these comments:

If he doesn't want to be here, let him go.

If this story has any merit whatsoever, Ellis and his Comeback Player of the Year award can take the first flight out of Dallas for all I care.

If he has voiced these complaints and no longer wants to play here, It's time to trade him. He could develop into a serious cancer.

First, who cares if Ellis complains.  He contributes on game day.  We are better with him on the field.  He has a decent contract.  WE OWN THE GUY.  We probably own him at a discount to fair value.  If that pisses him off so be it.

Let's ignore his whining and force him to play.  It's what we have been doing and it has made us better.

The team will do better with underpaid players pissed and bitching than with over payed players getting fat.  

I don't see the point in getting insecure or proud and firing good employees who are pissed at the company.

If you locked a guy into mowing your yard for 3 years at a below market rate and he complained that he was underappeciated would you storm off and say, "If you dont appreciate the honor of mowing my lawn the go to hell!" or would you listen to him, laugh to yourself and say "Sorry you feel that way, don't forget to water the lawn when you leave!"

We should be psyched Ellis is complaining, it doesnt hurt the team and it puts us in position to do him a favor and extend his contract by a year and get cap room in the process.

If we followed the board and cut guys like Ellis and Spears and kept guys like Carp it would be like Campo never left.  Heck, lets go sign a AA pitcher to be our QB of the future while we are it.

Ellis. Don't let the door hit you know where. Spencer is more than capable and ready.

It would appear to invite a tampering charge. Not sure the league would look kindly at two proven cheats in one year from the organization. Ellis is under contract and off limits.

Greg is clearly a worry wart. Who cares? Can you say C-O-N-T-R-A-C-T?