Another Vinny Special: Deangelo Hall

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Lotus

^^If Smoot could tackle, Manningham would not even have had a first down, much less a touchdown.

I don't know if you heard it during the game but Aikman and Buck gave Smoot a pass but not Hall. According to them it was inexcusable to not be able to make an easy tackle by Hall.

[sportscurmudgeon]

Based on comments here, I wish I knew how to start a poll. Here would be my question:


Who is the worst tackling cornerback in the history of football:


A. Deangelo Hall

B. Fred Smoot

C. Deion Sanders

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by Lotus

^^If Smoot could tackle, Manningham would not even have had a first down, much less a touchdown.

I agree he wiffed and fell on his face. But he also was 5 yards off the line.

[GTripp0012]

They also specifically avoided Rogers after the first play and managed not to get hurt at all.

[T.O.Killa]

Deon Sanders, considered on tof the best corners ever, was known for never making a tackle.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Deon Sanders, considered on tof the best corners ever, was known for never making a tackle.

He should have watched D. Green who I consider a hell of a lot better than Deion.

[GMScud]

At least Hall was honest about his shitty performance. When Kelly Johnson interviewed him after the game, he called himself out for poor tackling, bad technique, and penalties. He said he played a lousy game, has some things to work on, and needs to get better.

He's got the skill set for sure. He knows he played like crap today and needs to step up. That doesn't excuse today's cruddy game, but at least he's humble and ready to go fix it this week. The only finger he pointed was at himself.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by GMScud

At least Hall was honest about his shitty performance. When Kelly Johnson interviewed him after the game, he called himself out for poor tackling, bad technique, and penalties. He said he played a lousy game, has some things to work on, and needs to get better.

He's got the skill set for sure. He knows he played like crap today and needs to step up. That doesn't excuse today's cruddy game, but at least he's humble and ready to go fix it this week. The only finger he pointed was at himself.

Well, you know, he's a 5th year player. And he's played like crap most of his career.

I understand that taking responsibility is the first step to improvement, but without some meaningless popularity contest (read: the pro bowl), the guy wouldn't have had this many chances already.

He's only 25, and hey, maybe the light goes on next week. But he might not realize if not for his athleticism, he would have been out of the league after last year.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Well, you know, he's a 5th year player. And he's played like crap most of his career.

I understand that taking responsibility is the first step to improvement, but without some meaningless popularity contest (read: the pro bowl), the guy wouldn't have had this many chances already.

He's only 25, and hey, maybe the light goes on next week. But he might not realize if not for his athleticism, he would have been out of the league after last year.

That's a bit harsh, he was excellent in Atlanta for 3 years and flamed out in a season where the entire team flamed out. Everyone is terrible in Oakland and he played well for us last season. I understand that Hall is as polarizing as Campbell in love him/hate him but he's nowhere nearly as bad as you're portraying him.

Since I'm not from the DMV area and don't have any non Redskins regional alliances there I wonder sometimes if some opinions were formed based on other factors.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by GMScud

At least Hall was honest about his shitty performance. When Kelly Johnson interviewed him after the game, he called himself out for poor tackling, bad technique, and penalties. He said he played a lousy game, has some things to work on, and needs to get better.

He's got the skill set for sure. He knows he played like crap today and needs to step up. That doesn't excuse today's cruddy game, but at least he's humble and ready to go fix it this week. The only finger he pointed was at himself.

At 53 Million was else is he going to say. Fnn Con-man!! That's what he is.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

At 53 Million was else is he going to say. Fnn Con-man!! That's what he is.

And you know Carlos is going to want to get paid too!

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GMScud

At least Hall was honest about his shitty performance. When Kelly Johnson interviewed him after the game, he called himself out for poor tackling, bad technique, and penalties. He said he played a lousy game, has some things to work on, and needs to get better.

He's got the skill set for sure. He knows he played like crap today and needs to step up. That doesn't excuse today's cruddy game, but at least he's humble and ready to go fix it this week. The only finger he pointed was at himself.

Nice post.

I don't want to give up on Hall. I completely agree w/ the FO's decision to let Springs go...I watched him closely last season and by the end he was just not a #1 corner (his play against SF was downright awful). I highly doubt Springs rebounds in NE but I could be wrong. That said it seems like Vinny went "looking" for a quick fix to the inevitable loss of Springs and just wanted Hall to be that guy. Not a good football decision.

Hall needs to play tougher/more aggressive and he can be serviceable...Jerry and Greg should chew his ass all week for playing like a pussy.

[celts32]

Hall was AWFUL...he is so soft in every way. And the score was very decieving. the defense didn't give up a lot of points but they could never get off the field in the first half which gave the offense no chance to get in rythym. this was a total team loss.

[T.O.Killa]

Apparently Rogers was awsome, because we only saw him acouple of times the whole game.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Apparently Rogers was awsome, because we only saw him acouple of times the whole game.

Rogers is our Asomugha.

Hall had the big money on that team as well.