http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post?id=5445 Yeah, I know its a Cmini article. But there's not much else going on Breaking down the Jets' new-look DL May, 16, 2011 By Rich Cimini With two draft picks, the Jets may have transformed the look of their once-aging defensive line. A year ago, this was a long-in-the-tooth unit that relied on three players over 30 -- NT Sione Pouha, DE Shaun Ellis and DT/DE Trevor Pryce. The drafting of DE Muhammad Wilkerson (first round) and NT Kenrick Ellis (third) changes the dynamic. Here's what the Jets' depth chart looks like right now (unsigned players in italics): DE Shaun Ellis, Muhammad Wilkerson, Ropati Pitoitua NT Sione Pouha, Kenrick Ellis, Martin Tevaseu DT Mike DeVito, Marcus Dixon, Trevor Pryce Analysis: It's still early, but it looks like the Jets should be able to employ a six-man rotation. The key question is Shaun Ellis. Will the team's longest-tenured player return? In a normal offseason, the Jets might have been willing to move on without him and hand the job to Wilkerson. But the lockout is preventing rookies from working with their teams and learning their respective systems. That could be huge for players like Wilkerson and Ellis, both of whom played at a lower level of competition in college. The longer the lockout drags on, the more it increases Shaun Ellis' value to the team. When things get settled, Wilkerson and Kenrick Ellis will provide added flexibility. Wilkerson can play 3-4 DE and slide inside on passing downs. Ellis has the ability to play over the center and guard, and maybe over the tackle in certain looks. Nowadays, an inside pass rush is critical because offenses are employing quick-throw passing attacks -- and the quickest route to the QB is up the middle. The Jets also can use Ellis and Pouha at tackle, nearly 700 pounds of wall. They always wanted to use that look with Pouha and Kris Jenkins, but didn't get much of a chance because of Jenkins' injuries the last two seasons. The Jets are high on Dixon and Pitoitua, who, according to Rex Ryan, is doing well in his rehab from Achilles-tendon surgery. On paper, the line looks a lot younger and deeper than a year ago.
If Ellis can return for a 1 year deal due to the lockout, I'm all for it. He'll play his ass off like he always does. And he'll need to do it for one more big payday from a desperate team
I don't think he will get another big pay day, but will likely sign on somewhere in 2012 if he wants to play. Personally I want him to only play for.the Jets.
This isn't an Off-Season, This is a No-Season. I don't think there ever going to come to an agreement, Fucking bull shit is pissing me more off day by day.
I think Shaun Ellis' best role at this point is as a rotational player. He's had a few good games over the past two seasons but he's been banged up quite a bit and I just don't see him going for another full season as a starter.
Shaun Ellis will return if the Jets offer him a decent deal. I don't see big money coming his way from a desperate team and we're his best shot at a ring. However, there are a couple other factors which have not been considered because Ellis isn't too talkative with the media. Does he prefer a 4-3 defense where he can rush the QB more? Would he like to move to a better climate or indoor stadium?
I would too, this team is so close and Shaun deserves to be w/ this team when they finally break through. It's not usually wise to make business decisions w/ your heart but I want Shaun back.
I think since he'd likely be a rotational player this would be both a good 'sentimental' and football/business decision
If he's hurt or if father time catches up with him, sure he might be rotational next year, but he's played the most snaps of any Jets DL three years in a row and he played at a very high level last year. Somebody's going to give him the money to be a starter.
