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Originally Posted by SouperMeister
I didn't consider the very short term view (next game), but you're right - we don't match up well with the Dallas passing game if Romo is healthy, and he has Williams, T.O., Crayton, and Witten on the field together. If we can sign Hall through next season on the cheap, he would be on his best behavior to score a big contract in 2010.
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Even if Hall signed today I think the only way he would contribute against Dallas is by returning punts. Which would be a significant contribution. He's an improvement over Torrance and Tryon with more upside. His play, though, suggests he is not much more than a nickel corner. If the expectations (and money) are for a 3rd (or 4th in the short term) corner and punt returner than that is fine. If we think we would be getting a long term replacement for Springs I think we are probably fooling ourselves.
While I will admit that the Falcons and Raiders were disfunctional organizations, Nnamdi Asomugha hasn't had much trouble being the best corner in football on that same horrible Oakland team. Hall was more than just a little bit bad for them this year, he has given up more catches or yards than anyone else in the league. Still, if it meant Torrance was relegated to special teams that would be fine by me. Leigh has to be a bigger liability in coverage than Hall would be.