The more samples Dannell Ellerbe provides, the more evident it becomes why the New Orleans Saints are patient with the eight-year veteran.
Ellerbe is a play-maker – a speedy, outside linebacker who can be trusted to chase down plays, whether that be running backs while he’s in pass coverage, quarterbacks while he’s pass rushing, or any player other opposing player in possession of the football.
He missed the first six games while recovering from a quadriceps injury, then played nine of the final 10, the most consistently he has played since he started all 15 games he played for Miami in 2013.