DeAngelo A Chief? Hall No!

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Q: What do Kansas City Chiefs fans have in common with one-hit-wonder Crowded House?
A: A motto and title for their only hit song, “Don’t Dream It’s Over.

We’d all heard the rumor: DeAngelo Hall was linked to the Chiefs by various reports, notably Adam Schefter of the NFL Network. The dream is over for all Hall-approving Chiefs fans, though, because Hall is–gulp–now a Raider.

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is reporting that Oakland is giving up a second-round pick to acquire the Arrowhead Addict favorite.

The Atlanta Falcons have reached an agreement in principle with the Oakland Raiders to trade cornerback DeAngelo Hall for the Raiders’ second-round pick in the 2008 draft, pending the Raiders finalizing a contract with Hall, according to a source close to the Falcons.

The article goes on to say that the Raiders will give Hall a smidgen less than the Iggles gave Asante Samuel (6 years, $57 million, $20 million guaranteed). Either way, it’s big money for one of the young, premier cornerbacks in the NFL, and it gives Oak-town what appears to be the newest hot, young secondary in the NFL.

  • Source: Falcons to trade Hall for Raiders’ second-round pick in ’08 draft — ESPN.

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i think if he's healthy he can be a big time threat.  he had stretches in his last year in Seattle where he made big play after big play and looked like a nice #1.  He was on my fantasy team that year so i watched most of his games and he did look good.  if he can stay healthy, drop a few less balls, and we can get him for a decent price, it might be something to look at.

he is a good number two who had a bad year...and could put Darling at the slot where he is better suited i would take him for the right price and that would free us from taking a wr in the 2,3,4,5 rounds

I think Darell Jackson is now a free agent.  What do you guys feel about him?  I'm not too sure my self.  He will definately be taking a pay cut on his next team, and he is capable of makeing some huge plays downfield.  But I'm still not quite sure.  Any input?

Hall no!Harwig Yah!It doesn't have as nice a ring to it, but it would be nice to have more flexibility in the draft. 

I use to live in L.A., Jeremy, so I feel you  on that one. The Chiefs are notoriously slow at working out contract details, so we probably wouldn't hear until late tonight or early tomorrow if they ink Hartwig. My fingers are crossed for sure.

I agree with you Jeremy.. If we can bring in productive players to help fill some holes I am all for it because it allows us not to reach in the draft.

Here is all you need to know about Hall:    ----   http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/10714432   If they do get him, maybe they would take the take off the tag of Asomugha, since he has not signed his franchise tender.  This could work out for us.   Please note in the article that the Giants, and Jags both wanted Hal but could not agree on a price.  Hall is going to be expensive.

I just want to reiterate that signing Justin Hartwig would free us up from drafting a center in the 2,3,4,5th rounds.  I really want to see this happen.  The Chiefs do too since he is in town today.  Petersen, make it happen.  Hartwig is needed.  It would make me feel so much better going into training camp.  I am not saying he will solve all of our o-line problems, but he is an upgrade over Weigman, who was good, but is too small for what Herm wants to do.  Thoughs? Anyone?  Centers don't normally command high contracts.

Adam, you are right!!  But once anyone is a Raider....I instantly hate them!  LOL. You must remember that I live and SO CAl.  This is Raider County and I hate it!  If Deangelo actually goes to the Raiders, he is on my S#%t list.  Go CHiefs!  (He is still a hot head!)

And Jeremy, I think they got a good deal on this one. He is younger and better than Samuel (definitely can't be called a byproduct of the system in Atlanta), and he's also cheaper. I can't believe we wouldn't give up a second for a young star of his caliber with our hoard of pick. Argh...

Oakland finally makes a great move after two bad ones and an OK one (Javon Walker).

Thanks for catching that, Roger. We got that fixed. There were so many rumors going around about Pac and Hall that they were hard to keep straight, especially since both reside in the ATL.

Wow the raiders are over paying huys who have a major history of startin gproblems with their mouths!  Oh....so the same M.O. as always.    HARTWIG HAS TO SIGN!!!! HAS TO!!  He has visits with numerous other teams, but will be a back-up for them..  He will start here for sure!  I feel good about this one.

Well it appears the Raiders have just bought themselves many losing seasons.  I am extremely happy to see this.

You know, you're right Roger, my bad, it was Pacman. I thought I'd heard a similar rumor regarding DeAngelo,too. Whatevs.

banny: I agree. We would all love studs at every position, but it is not possible today. The better move is beefing up the o-line and d front 7

That rumor about "wearing red" was about Pacman. And it was total BS.

The one good thing is that Hartwig is visitng KC on sunday.  Maybe we can at least get him.There is no way we could pay Hall that kind of money.  Our defense doesn't need great cb's.  If we could get him great, but not at that money.