Hall agrees to one year deal with skins

[skinsfan_nn]

Posted at 1:54 PM ET, 11/ 7/2008

Hall Agrees to One-Year Deal with Skins

Free-agent corner DeAngelo Hall has agreed to a one-year deal with the Redskins, according to a source.
Hall, a two-time Pro Bowler, was released by Oakland this week and cleared waivers. With Hall, a Virginia Tech product and Chesapeake, Va., native, signing here, corner Shawn Springs could end up playing more at safety. The Redskins lack depth at free safety, and by moving Springs back there, LaRon Landry would be free to wreak more havoc near the line of scrimmage both in the run game and as a blitzer (Washington;s pass rush has been weak and often blitzing linebackers and defensive backs have failed to get to the passer).

[skinsfan_nn]

Curious as to contract details?

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Curious as to contract details?

For what it is worth, PFT says it is the same $1 million he would have gotten in Oakland if he had waived the guaranteed bonuses. That works out to a $562,500 rental for seven games. I guess you could look at him as relatively cheap depth if Springs struggles to come back from injury. I guess it could also allow them to push Springs to safety in a pinch (or in the Cobra package) but he was playing very well at corner prior to his injury (and significantly better than Hall). I also don't even see Hall coming right in an getting playing time over Smoot (which is saying something). Hopefully he can return punts and play the good soldier for a couple of months.

[SFREDSKIN]

$492,000 is what he's getting according to ESPN.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

For what it is worth, PFT says it is the same $1 million he would have gotten in Oakland if he had waived the guaranteed bonuses. That works out to a $562,500 rental for seven games. I guess you could look at him as relatively cheap depth if Springs struggles to come back from injury. I guess it could also allow them to push Springs to safety in a pinch (or in the Cobra package) but he was playing very well at corner prior to his injury (and significantly better than Hall). I also don't even see Hall coming right in an getting playing time over Smoot (which is saying something). Hopefully he can return punts and play the good soldier for a couple of months.

I just read that,thanks. Prorated at 1 million if thats so your math is off a bit. If he can produce, thats a heck of a deal. 'IF'

HALL TO THE REDSKINS

Posted by Mike Florio on November 7, 2008, 2:14 p.m.
Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that cornerback DeAngelo Hall has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Washington Redskins.
We’ve confirmed the news, and we’re told that it’s for the same prorated $1 million salary he would have received if he had stayed in Oakland.
We’re also told that the contract contains a commitment that the Redskins won’t use the franchise tag on Hall in 2009.
His selection of the Redskins resulted in part from the fact he grew up close to Washington, and that he was a Redskins fan while growing up.
Hall spent a lot of time talking with defensive backs coach Jerry Gray, and Hall likes the team’s extensive use of press coverage.
So, in the end, he’ll make the same amount he would have made in Oakland if he’d agreed to waive the injury guarantee applicable to the $16.5 million in 2009 bonus money and salary. And he’ll be an unrestricted free agent after the season.
And he’s playing for a 6-3 team that is competing for a playoff berth.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Giantone

Ok, you're 24 and already on your third NFL team,yep tells me alot.

so you'd appreciate that we signed him, no?

[mlmpetert]

Could not be happier!

Great job agian by our FO. Lets hope Halls last 2 years have been humbling for him, and he brings a good work ethic to the team.

[Dblock804]

Wait and see.

[GridIron26]

It's too early to say if this move is good for us or not, however I don't think it is mistake for FO to make this move.. After all it is just one year contract..


It's interesting to hear that Springs might play at safety.. I don't think that would be good news, since Horton is blossoming and continues to do so..

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Could not be happier!

Great job agian by our FO. Lets hope Halls last 2 years have been humbling for him, and he brings a good work ethic to the team.

I'll take a wait and see approach with this move. I'm not a hall fan. I know we could use the help with all the woes/injuries with SS at Corner.

But I just hope they got him at a good price AND he is ready to grow up. And also turn his career around and be a decent corner in this league, I have my doubts.

[MTK]

JLC has confirmed it too.

[cdskins26]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

JLC has confirmed it too.

I feel stupid asking this but what is JLC?

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by cdskins26

I feel stupid asking this but what is JLC?

Jason LaCanfora. Sportswriter for The Washington Post.

[cdskins26]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Jason LaCanfora. Sportswriter for The Washington Post.

Thanks I should have figured that out.

[KLHJ2]

Link?