re: So how do we feel about Ellerbe?

Love him. When he was in on defense you could find him easily. Some you didn't know were in the game or in the stadium.

Two big buts. Salary and injury.

Like Hightower he may try to get as much as he can anywhere or he may want to stay at a lower cost.
My best case scenario would be that he wants to stay, gets healthy and plays on a one year prove it contract.