Ellis Says Doctor's Visit Went Well

Just got back from the Cowboys' annual Kickoff Luncheon, which supports the children living in the Dallas Cowboys Courage House at Happy Hill Farm. Greg Ellis arrived with the team, having returned from Birmingham, Ala., and said his visit with renowned orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews went well.

The Cowboys still consider Ellis (sore heel) day-to-day as he tries to return from last year's Achilles' injury, but sent him to Dr. Andrews for a second opinion.

"It went good," Ellis said. "And I hadn't talked to Jim (Maurer, the Cowboys' head trainer) when I got back here to hear what they had to say about it. But it was a visit and they looked at it, looked at some MRI and then said the healing is going good."

Ellis said he hasn't ruled out playing in the Sept. 9 season opener against the Giants. He said the next step is to speak with the Cowboys' training staff about the visit.

Published Aug 29 2007, 12:42 PM by rphillips

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	beWARE said: good...we need him playing....Spencer hasnt showed enough yet.... August 29, 2007 1:12 PM
	bwande said: Well , what has been the good word , I have been busy and not able to blog lately. Hows is all with you beWare? August 29, 2007 1:31 PM
	bwande said: beWare It seems we see and expect alot more from 1st year players these days. Well at least from the 1st rounders. August 29, 2007 1:32 PM
	HBTCB said: Hello Boys & Girls. Im in 3 fantacy Football leagues this yr. My 1st draft went 75-25 good. There is 16 people in this league. I drafted 9th. Here's my 1st team. WHAT DO U THINK. By the way this is a 2 keeper league. Quarterback's & The reason why. Philip Rivers > Norv Turner Donovan McNabb > I think he has something 2 prove. Kellen Clemons > Chad Pennington will loss the starting job. Tony Romo was a keeper on another team. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Running Backs & The reason why. Marion Barber > Let Julius run between the 10s. Just give the ball 2 Marion from 10 in. Travis Henry > Most of us can gain 1400 in that offence. DeShaun Foster > 4 the bi-wk. Still has life. Mike Bell > I had 2 tk 4 RBs. & he is Travis's back up. some1 drafted Julius b4 i could get 2 him in the 5th round. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wide Receivers & The reason why. Marvin Harrison > Peyton's fav target. Terry Glenn > Hes still faster then Terrell. Michael Jenkins > Joey Harrington mite throw his way from x to x. Robert Meachem > I had 2 tk 4 receivers. & He was pretty good at Tenn. I took Harrison over Owens. It hurt, but I guess I'll see what happens. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tight Ends I kept Jason Whitten > Romo looks 4 him alot. Dallas Clark > Peyton look 4 him alot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Defence Philadelphia & Pittsburgh > Some 1 took Dallas in a round b4 me. 1 Spot b4 me. Did I give him the EVIL EYE. They both are listed in the top 10 in defence. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kickers Josh Brown - Seattle & Orlindo Mare - New Orleans. Same Reson - Both are in the top 10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There it is. What do you think. Dont hold any punches. As if you would anyway. and Remember, HBTCB stands 4 How Bout Them Cow Boys!!!!!!!!!!! August 29, 2007 2:04 PM
	ShutUp&Play!! said: Whats up fellas! August 29, 2007 2:05 PM
	ShutUp&Play!! said: I think Newmans injury hurts 10 times more than Ellis'.....at least we have a guy who can step in for Ellis....but no one can step in for Newman...sure wish we would have taken a CB last year instead of Carpenter....I dont feel good about this situation at all..... August 29, 2007 2:09 PM
	HBTCB said: ShutUp&Play!! said: I think Newmans injury hurts 10 times more than Ellis'.....at least we have a guy who can step in for Ellis....but no one can step in for Newman...sure wish we would have taken a CB last year instead of Carpenter....I dont feel good about this situation at all..... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carpenter was a bobble head draft pick in the 1st round. Dallas could hv gotten him in the 3rd round ez. Remember, he was coming off an injury pleaged season at Ohio State. HBTCB=How Bout Them Cow Boys!!!!!!!!! August 29, 2007 2:13 PM
	ShutUp&Play!! said: HBTCB said: ShutUp&Play!! said: I think Newmans injury hurts 10 times more than Ellis'.....at least we have a guy who can step in for Ellis....but no one can step in for Newman...sure wish we would have taken a CB last year instead of Carpenter....I dont feel good about this situation at all..... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carpenter was a bobble head draft pick in the 1st round. Dallas could hv gotten him in the 3rd round ez. Remember, he was coming off an injury pleaged season at Ohio State. HBTCB=How Bout Them Cow Boys!!!!!!!!! August 29, 2007 12:13 PM Man I have been calling him a bust since last training camp....cromartie was the pick and we blew it now we still have issues at the CB spot...NO WAY was Carpenter a 1st round pick..... August 29, 2007 2:54 PM
	dumbokie said: So, Ellis is still day to day. The good news is that he is not expected to be out for a long period of time. Can he start opening game, if not can we beat the Giants without him. August 29, 2007 3:08 PM
	The Emperor said: That's nice to hear that Ellis' prognosis is better. I believe he can make more of an impact in that 3-4 than Anthony Spencer can. Oh, yeah, Okie, we can crush the Giants without him. It would still be nice to have ol' #98 out there on the field though. August 29, 2007 3:17 PM
	VIRings1st said: Sup brethren...? Ellis needs a shrink, not a doctor. August 29, 2007 3:24 PM
	bwande said: Hey Fans everyone is over on the Lounge Blog blog.dallascowboys.com/.../the-blog-lounge-8-28-2007.aspx August 29, 2007 3:27 PM
	ohioboyzfan said: I think we can put Ellis on the p.u.p. list and get him totally healthy for a stretch run, I think we can get him back in week 7. Carp. might have been a bad pick, well not "bad" but we could have done better. I do believe he will make more of an impact this year than some think...but thats just me. I am hoping for an 11 win season and a home playoff game. August 29, 2007 3:30 PM
	Cowboog said: Hey what's up fellow Cowboy fans? I'm new here and ready to get started! Let's get this last preseason game over and move on to the Midgets! August 29, 2007 3:37 PM
	D-Boyz Yo! said: Wassup, finally a blog!!! August 29, 2007 3:50 PM
	ShutUp&Play!! said: a new blog and no one wants to come over??? August 29, 2007 4:10 PM
	FourThreeFlex said: coogiguy03 said: Cowboog said: Hello fello Cowboy fans! I'm another new kid on the block. Been a fan since 1977 born and raised in enemy territory...Washington, DC! August 29, 2007 4:59 PM boog on behalf of all of us WELCOME Coogi - man I hit this blog for weeks before you ever said hey. WHATUP WITH THAT? August 29, 2007 4:10 PM
	FourThreeFlex said: dumbokie said: So, Ellis is still day to day. The good news is that he is not expected to be out for a long period of time. Can he start opening game, if not can we beat the Giants without him. okie - man I agree. No make things so simple. You have a calming effect on me. Good job. August 29, 2007 4:12 PM
	FourThreeFlex said: YOU August 29, 2007 4:12 PM
	FourThreeFlex said: Cowboog said: Hey what's up fellow Cowboy fans? I'm new here and ready to get started! Let's get this last preseason game over and move on to the Midgets! Agreed cboog - no injuries and then off to the games that matter! August 29, 2007 4:13 PM
	Cowboog said: FourThreeFlex said: Agreed cboog - no injuries and then off to the games that matter! Right Flex! No new injuries are key. I don't think Eli is ready for the pressure we are about to bring! I do worry just a tad about out run D...just a tad! August 29, 2007 4:21 PM
	tremely2 said: Ohio, Ellis can't be put on pup because he practiced one day. We will get him back at some point. Returning now would be considered miraculous for an achilles anyway. Newman is definitely the bigger concern. That injury could linger all season! August 29, 2007 5:16 PM
	chaser44us said: Well I think we can beat the Gnats without Ellis but it sure would be good to see him back out there terrorizing QBs Gooooooooooooooooooo COWBOOOOYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! August 29, 2007 5:19 PM
	FanAddict said: Sup Fans, another new guy here..life long fan waiting for regular season to start.I usually blog on Fox sports but, you have to deal with them sorry Eagle fans. August 29, 2007 5:21 PM
	Cowboog said: FanAddict said: Sup Fans, another new guy here..life long fan waiting for regular season to start.I usually blog on Fox sports but, you have to deal with them sorry Eagle fans. -------- Rookie to rookie...WELCOME! August 29, 2007 5:39 PM
	billpfan said: Glad to know my favorite player is going to be better. Let's get the show on the road and stop all of this whinning/bickering about Ellis. We just need some of the backup secondary to turn it up a notch or two to play better ball. August 29, 2007 5:48 PM
	richman said: GET ON THE FIELD ELLIS!!!!! August 29, 2007 5:56 PM
	K-OUH Boyz said: Cowboys should draft corner next draft. preferably one in the top 2 rounds. August 29, 2007 6:06 PM
	redbaron46750 said: Carpenter is not a bust. Maybe if they give the guy one spot and elave him there we can get a better handle on what he can do. I guess you would have called Aikman a bust after hsi first year. Not every player, not even first rounders or top ten picks, play like they "should" the first year. I guarantee if Carpenter becomes a stand out, the talk on here will be how you guys all knew it and he just needed time. Now that I think about it. That WIlliams had better turn it around this year. how many times did he get burned last year. Big hitter, can't cover.......he's a bust..... Oh wait you say we need to use him better hmmmmm......can you say hypocrisy? August 29, 2007 6:16 PM
	CoWBoyDwNuNdA said: for once i may agree with you baron, jury is still out on carps, & burnett August 29, 2007 6:25 PM
	CoWBoyDwNuNdA said: i think they should use their two first rounders on a wr and cb August 29, 2007 6:29 PM
	CowboysDude2 said: sports.yahoo.com/.../Cowboys-see-nothing-special-in-Jones This story just follows what I've been saying for 3 years... Case closed. August 29, 2007 6:32 PM
	CowboysDude2 said: VIRings1st said: Sup brethren...? Ellis needs a shrink, not a doctor BINGO... August 29, 2007 6:33 PM
	CoWBoyDwNuNdA said: still think he is our best current option August 29, 2007 6:51 PM
	Caliboy said: Always good to be around fellow Cowboy fans! I agree with CoWBoyDwNuNdA, we should go after a WR and CB next year in the draft. But, it does not matter, WERE GONNA WIN THE SUPERBOWL! How bout dem Cowboys!!! August 29, 2007 7:36 PM
	jmf22 said: You guys need to cut Ellis some slack from the injury standpoint. (I am tired of his whining about the contract issues) An achilles tendon rupture is a devastating injury for an elite athlete. It takes at least one year to be able to push off and plant with any sort of explosiveness. Newman's injury will definitely be more of a factor than Ellis'. He would have less pain if he went ahead and had a complete tear of the plantar fascia instead of the partial tear. Regarding next year's draft: RB, CB, WR and LB August 29, 2007 7:55 PM
	twd!! said: redbaron46750 said: Carpenter is not a bust. Maybe if they give the guy one spot and elave him there we can get a better handle on what he can do. I guess you would have called Aikman a bust after hsi first year. Not every player, not even first rounders or top ten picks, play like they "should" the first year. I guarantee if Carpenter becomes a stand out, the talk on here will be how you guys all knew it and he just needed time. Now that I think about it. That WIlliams had better turn it around this year. how many times did he get burned last year. Big hitter, can't cover.......he's a bust..... Oh wait you say we need to use him better hmmmmm......can you say hypocrisy Of course he is not a Bust he is the only one WP feels confident enough to play more than one position and to play in place of Ellis if he gets hurt. Carp of course will have to play a position D and hold his own, he will not be stunting alot since he has been moved around so much. However, he can be come a roaming LB when they put Spencer in certain situations. The ole Carp can play spy and maybe get a pick from ole ELI August 29, 2007 8:23 PM
	Hateraide said: The first selection in next years draft is a little high for a CB. THANK YOU BROWNS! August 29, 2007 9:03 PM
	djdizzo said: I know thank god we got a couple of 1st round draft picks next year August 30, 2007 12:58 AM
	Primetme21 said: 1st pick next year will be McFadden if he comes out early....Jerry Jones likes his Alabama boys..... August 30, 2007 4:11 PM
	Primetme21 said: Lets pop a couple viagra and issue citations with raging huge mega boners... August 30, 2007 4:13 PM
	gcavello said: I JUST HOPE HE IS READY FOR THE FIRST GAME (N.Y). August 30, 2007 6:44 PM
	Roywilliams101 said: Ya we definitely need Ellis, he has been a key player in the last couple years, and i think he could have led them farther last year, and helped the boys out in the last 5 games, i hope hes back and healthy for us cause we need him back September 8, 2007 5:53 PM