Missing Out On CB DeAngelo Hall

by Brandon on Mar 20, 2008 11:51 PM CDT in Green Bay Packers News

It was never rumored, or even seemed a possibility, but should the Packers have traded for Atlanta's CB DeAngelo Hall?

The Packers could use an upgrade at cornerback, moving CB Charles Woodson into the slot as the nickel back (something he often does in the nickel package anyway). Hall is a two-time Pro Bowl cornerback, and at age 24, he's still got his best seasons ahead of him.

One problem with Hall was his price. Oakland gave up $24 million guaranteed with a new contract, and their 2nd round pick (34th overall). The Packers have the cap room, but their 2nd round picks are much lower and they would have to had surrendered their 1st round pick. Atlanta might have still preferred Oakland's pick since it was only four selections later and a 2nd round draftee requires a much smaller rookie contract than a 1st rounder. Also, Oakland might have been crazy for giving that much money and such a great draft pick for Hall, so if the Packers had actually gotten him it might have been a pyrrhic victory.

Another problem with Hall is that he's only an above average CB and comes with a big mouth. It's unlikely fans in Atlanta are going to miss him. He probably would have done nothing to help the Packers' team chemistry.

GM Ted Thompson has made a lot of good moves in free agency and in the draft in recent years, but not pursuing Hall was another good move he didn't make too.

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Thought about that myself

I was wondering if the Packers were involved in this or not. Whether they made a phone call or maybe even an offer I guess we won't ever know, but I think it was worth looking into, especially for a second-round pick, granted it was an early pick. Considering our need at CB, anyone think he might be worth a late first round pick? I lean more on the side that he would be, but I am not 100% sure on that one.

I agree that his big drawback is that he has a mouth and an attitude, but I think playing alongside Harris and Woodson, they would be able to bring him under control with their veteren leadership. Plus, the only time he really got out of control was with Petrino and we all know what he did to that team mid-season. Also, I don't know if he is worth $24 million, so maybe it was better to save the money and get a few players instead of just one.

Anyway, who knows what happened, but I think it might have been a good trade. I guess we will just have to see what happens come draft time.

by juandel on Mar 22, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions