NYJetsVets91 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000479769/article/kenrick-ellis-new-york-giants-reach-contract Kenrick Ellis, New York Giants reach contract 5 By Kevin Patra Around the NFL writer Published: March 18, 2015 at 01:21 p.m. Updated: March 18, 2015 at 01:34 p.m. Kenrick Ellis is switching locker rooms at MetLife Stadium. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the former New York Jets defensive lineman will sign a one-year contract with theGiants. NFL Media's Albert Breer adds the deal is worth $1.65 million with $500,000 guaranteed. The 27-year-old Ellis was a rotational player with the Jets, playing just 158 snaps in 2014, mostly manning the nose tackle position. He had just five career starts with Gang Green, none coming last season. A former fourth-round pick in 2011, Ellis could be in line to earn starting minutes for the Giants next year on an interior with Johnathan Hankins. A two-down run stuffer, Ellis should help improve a woefulGiants run defense that ranked 30th in the NFL in 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000479769/article/kenrick-ellis-new-york-giants-reach-contract Kenrick Ellis, New York Giants reach contract 5 By Kevin Patra Around the NFL writer Published: March 18, 2015 at 01:21 p.m. Updated: March 18, 2015 at 01:34 p.m. Kenrick Ellis is switching locker rooms at MetLife Stadium. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the former New York Jets defensive lineman will sign a one-year contract with theGiants. NFL Media's Albert Breer adds the deal is worth $1.65 million with $500,000 guaranteed. The 27-year-old Ellis was a rotational player with the Jets, playing just 158 snaps in 2014, mostly manning the nose tackle position. He had just five career starts with Gang Green, none coming last season. A former fourth-round pick in 2011, Ellis could be in line to earn starting minutes for the Giants next year on an interior with Johnathan Hankins. A two-down run stuffer, Ellis should help improve a woefulGiants run defense that ranked 30th in the NFL in 2014. Wow...that's hard to believe we didn't keep him for that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjets Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Was hoping we cold keep him but he wanted more playing time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Greenacres City native Kenrick Ellis is splitting. My son-in-law does flatscreen TV installions as a side business and he hung Ellis' TVs. He went to High School about a half mile from where I'm typing this. John I Leonard High Giants will sign Kenrick Ellis Posted by Josh Alper on March 18, 2015, 1:17 PM EDT Getty Images The Giants and defensive tackleKenrick Ellis seem to have enjoyed Tuesday’s visit. According to multiple reports, the Giants are signing Ellis to a one-year deal on Wednesday. Ellis won’t have to go far to get to his new home since he’s spent the previous four years of his NFL career playing for the Jets. Ellis was stuck behind Damon Harrison at nose tackle last season and saw 158 snaps on defense for the Jets. His size — 6-foot-4 and 346 pounds — has helped him be most effective against the run, which is likely what made him attractive to the Giants. Jonathan Hankins is set at one defensive tackle, but Mike Patterson isn’t expected back as a free agent and neither Markus Kuhn nor Jay Bromley has shown much during their brief NFL careers. Ellis may not be on the field all three downs, but he should see time when the Giants think their opponents are going to keep the ball on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Good move by Giants. Now resign Snacks pls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYJetsVets91 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Wow...that's hard to believe we didn't keep him for that.. Was hoping we cold keep him but he wanted more playing time Yup. We need to secure some more depth for the line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjets Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Their just waiting for him to sign his tender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Rex Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Yawn. Wake me when you have some NEWS. Eliis is a lazy freakin bum who did NOT take advantage of a great situation. Listen, when Rex benches you that's about it dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsRay Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 TJ Barnes is a player that replaces Ellis on the Jets depth chart, he was added to the PS 2 years ago, then added to the defensive line rotation last year, even playing ahead of Ellis. Interesting that Ellis got a 1 yr deal and Jets elected not to match or counter... Could be they are happy and high enough on Barnes to replace the role and hole left by Ellis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Yawn. Wake me when you have some NEWS. Eliis is a lazy freakin bum who did NOT take advantage of a great situation. Listen, when Rex benches you that's about it dude. was Ellis a lazy bum or did they guy just have major back problems all the time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Was hoping we cold keep him but he wanted more playing time He'll get hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Wow...that's hard to believe we didn't keep him for that.. Can't keep everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I don't recall hearing "Ellis with a crushing hit" very often. Depth/Role player the team clearly put little priority in retaining. Ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostOfGlennFoley Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Ellis was what he was. A good player stuck behind an exceptional player. Was never going to get a shot here and that's not a knack on the coaches or his talent, but there was simply someone better than him already manning the position. Wish him the best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Can't keep everyone Why, you had 60 mill of cap space, the guy signed for 1.5 mill, you could not have signed him. If you don't want him- fine, but don't say the jets could not have kept him due to the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Why, you had 60 mill of cap space, the guy signed for 1.5 mill, you could not have signed him. If you don't want him- fine, but don't say the jets could not have kept him due to the cap. You can't keep everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfuel Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Maybe they're going to throw us all a curve ball, trade back a bit and draft Danny Shelton ... stranger things have happened. I'm not saying that's who I want, but it is a possibilty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I don't recall hearing "Ellis with a crushing hit" very often. Depth/Role player the team clearly put little priority in retaining. Ok. He was more of a space-eating NT. He's not a bad player by any means. He's just stuck behind Snacks on the depth chart. Provided he stays healthy, I think the Giants will be happy with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Meh, let's get Snacks under contract. He's a real Nose Tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Noooooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Meh, let's get Snacks under contract. He's a real Nose Tackle. Problem is they don't seem eager to do so. It's an odd stance. Keep 31 year old Harris whose strength is one-sided (run-stopping) and his pricetag is a guaranteed $7.5M for 2 years. Then on the other hand, let Harrison hit free agency, potentially for as low as the #64 pick. Snacks may be similarly one-sided but is less $, is far younger, and is so good at what he does the team doesn't need a dedicated run-stopper at ILB. Hope this isn't the case, but their actions suggest they want to let Snacks go and would rather have the draft pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 He wanted to play more football. No room for him to do that on the Jets barring injury. Good luck in blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio State NY Jets fan Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Surprised he did not get signed faster and it seems cheap (Babin money) for a former 3rd round pick, yes he had some injury issues but he is still young and will help the vagiants Dline. agree on Snacks, a big offer will be hard to match after 3 days of FA fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Maybe they're going to throw us all a curve ball, trade back a bit and draft Danny Shelton ... stranger things have happened. I'm not saying that's who I want, but it is a possibilty. Shelton's a really strong NT prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Maybe they're going to throw us all a curve ball, trade back a bit and draft Danny Shelton ... stranger things have happened. I'm not saying that's who I want, but it is a possibilty. doesnt make any sense. last thing we really need is help on the d-line. if we go defense we need olb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Problem is they don't seem eager to do so. It's an odd stance. Keep 31 year old Harris whose strength is one-sided (run-stopping) and his pricetag is a guaranteed $7.5M for 2 years. Then on the other hand, let Harrison hit free agency, potentially for as low as the #64 pick. Snacks may be similarly one-sided but is less $, is far younger, and is so good at what he does the team doesn't need a dedicated run-stopper at ILB. Hope this isn't the case, but their actions suggest they want to let Snacks go and would rather have the draft pick. I don't like this front office so far. They're not impressing me with these backpage signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfield Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxgreen Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I think we'll survive. But definately need some more depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 damn. Jets lost out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberjet Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Enough of this about Harris. You guys grossly underestimate his value. Here is a snippet from an article from a Chicago CBS sports page talking about potential free agents and their value. I specifically refer you to the last paragraph. This wasn't a ridiculous signing - this stabilizes that defense for 2-3 years. David Harris (6-foot-2, 250 pounds, 31, nine-year veteran) A Jets’ 2007 second-round draft pick, Harris has spent the majority of his career manning the inside for Rex Ryan’s attacking 3-4 defense. Once Ryan took over in 2009, Harris started 96 straight regular-season games, and he’s registered at least 99 tackles in six of his eight NFL seasons. Harris played the Mike linebacker role in Ryan’s defense, setting the front for one of the league’s more exotic schemes. Harris isn’t a flashy player, rather a reliable force who’s assignment sound and consistently in the right place at the right time. He’s also an effective A-gap blitzer who has 30 career sacks. Harris will be highly sought after on the free agent market and will certainly draw interest from Buffalo, which Ryan now coaches and whom just traded linebacker Kiko Alonso. Harris will be among the highest-paid free agent inside linebackers, likely signing a deal with an average annual value of $6 million-$8 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSfaninNE Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Wow...that's hard to believe we didn't keep him for that.. Sounds like he is going to get the opportunity at more starting reps with the Giants. Good for him. I would have liked to keep him but I can't hate on him trying to gain more starting reps and the way our D looks today, he wouldn't be getting too many here. (This is me already assuming we will wrap up Snacks and nobody else will give up a 2 for him.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Problem is they don't seem eager to do so. It's an odd stance. Keep 31 year old Harris whose strength is one-sided (run-stopping) and his pricetag is a guaranteed $7.5M for 2 years. Then on the other hand, let Harrison hit free agency, potentially for as low as the #64 pick. Snacks may be similarly one-sided but is less $, is far younger, and is so good at what he does the team doesn't need a dedicated run-stopper at ILB. Hope this isn't the case, but their actions suggest they want to let Snacks go and would rather have the draft pick. I agree. There isn't any logic going on with their stance on Snacks. Letting him hit FA only guarantees re-signing at a higher cost than making a deal earlier. The draft pick is not even close to fair compensation IMO. Baffling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetmech Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Enough of this about Harris. You guys grossly underestimate his value. Here is a snippet from an article from a Chicago CBS sports page talking about potential free agents and their value. I specifically refer you to the last paragraph. This wasn't a ridiculous signing - this stabilizes that defense for 2-3 years. David Harris (6-foot-2, 250 pounds, 31, nine-year veteran) A Jets’ 2007 second-round draft pick, Harris has spent the majority of his career manning the inside for Rex Ryan’s attacking 3-4 defense. Once Ryan took over in 2009, Harris started 96 straight regular-season games, and he’s registered at least 99 tackles in six of his eight NFL seasons. Harris played the Mike linebacker role in Ryan’s defense, setting the front for one of the league’s more exotic schemes. Harris isn’t a flashy player, rather a reliable force who’s assignment sound and consistently in the right place at the right time. He’s also an effective A-gap blitzer who has 30 career sacks. Harris will be highly sought after on the free agent market and will certainly draw interest from Buffalo, which Ryan now coaches and whom just traded linebacker Kiko Alonso. Harris will be among the highest-paid free agent inside linebackers, likely signing a deal with an average annual value of $6 million-$8 million. Harris, unlike Vilma made tackles at or near the LOS on a rather consistent basis.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberjet Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I agree. There isn't any logic going on with their stance on Snacks. Letting him hit FA only guarantees re-signing at a higher cost than making a deal earlier. The draft pick is not even close to fair compensation IMO. Baffling. You think he is worth a 1st round tender? The Jets have right of refusal. They may be hoping for an early 2nd round tender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Wow...that's hard to believe we didn't keep him for that.. I don't think he wanted to be here. He wants playing time. He'll get more of it with the giants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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