Why is everyone so sure Ellerbe isn't coming back? he was by far our best linebacker when he was on the field I understand that is a big WHEN but I fully expect him to play next year in B&G.

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Posted by Chad504boy

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Posted on 1/26/16 at 5:53 pm to BUGAtGOAT

Contract issue needs to be adjusted

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Posted by htran90

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Posted on 1/26/16 at 5:55 pm to BUGAtGOAT

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Why is everyone so sure Ellerbe isn't coming back? he was by far our best linebacker when he was on the field I understand that is a big WHEN but I fully expect him to play next year in B&G.

if you can't depend on someone, you gotta find someone who you can depend on right?

we're not cap-strapped too bad after restructuring Jordan and extending Brees, but we'd be fools to carry Ellerbe's 5.9mil cap hit to depend on him for 6 games when cutting him saves us 4.5mil. He needs to take a pay cut paying a guy a 6mil to play in 6 games is foolish when he's not making an over the top impact.

He has played in 7 games the last 2 years. that is worrisome.

This post was edited on 1/26/16 at 5:57 pm

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Posted by L.A.

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Posted on 1/26/16 at 6:10 pm to BUGAtGOAT

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Why is everyone so sure Ellerbe isn't coming back? he was by far our best linebacker when he was on the field I understand that is a big WHEN but I fully expect him to play next year in B&G.

I have no idea if Ellerbe is coming back or not. I just said IF Ellerbe doesn't come back. If he does, then Schobert would be good depth at WLB

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Posted by Let Me Take A Selfie

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Posted on 1/26/16 at 6:13 pm to BUGAtGOAT

He probably comes back, but there's no way you can depend on him to stay healthy. He's the Eric Gordon of LBs

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