DT Sedrick Ellis Tells Bears He Is Retiring

Bears defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis has not reported to training camp. Ellis has advised the club of his intention to retire from the NFL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Ellis was a first-round draft pick of the New Orleans Saints in 2008. He signed a one-year deal with the Bears in June.

Source: The Redzone

 

Probably the best thing that could have happened.

He had disappointment written all over him. Spend the money on someone who has a higher ceiling.

 

Chalk up yet another USC bust in the books.

 

not like they produce a ton and ton of good pros, we'll just chalk up the busts lol

 

guess he figured out he may have to actually block and tackle someone.

 

It's sad, but the guy would have had little, if any impact.
When we drafted him in 2008, I honestly thought he'd be a player. He did have an ok rookie season, but after that he just went invisible.
I can't say if it was a talent issue or just the scheme ( the defense as a whole has....... um, "under-achieved" of late.) I really don't know how he managed to start the last couple of years.
Seriously, you guys ain't missing nothing.

 

we have had and continue to have bad luck drafting D Tackles.