Breaking News: Raiders to Release Hall

Hall Out of Black Hole

Things sure are a mess in Oakland. Just 8 games into this season, the Raiders are expected to release CB Deangelo Hall, according to ESPN. Hall was there big pickup of the off season, making him the highest paid cornerback in the league. But after winning only 2 of their first 8 games, they decided it was not worth to pay him almost 1 million dollers a game. He would finish his brief career as a Raider with 3 interceptions in 8 games. 

Why now? Why not. The Raiders are going no where. They have already fired there coach, and are not going to be good any time soon. They managed only 10 passing yards- thats right, 10- agaisnt the Falcons this weekend. They also have Nnamdi Asomugha, who many regard better then Hall anyway, due for a new contract. So while this is admitting that they made a mistake by signing him, at least they are doing it now, and not another 8 million dollers later. 

Where will Hall end up? Well for a team to pick him up off waivers, they would have to pay him his full salary. Look for Dallas to be a serious contender to get his services, with their season fading fast, and owner Jerry Jones showing he is going for it this year. Also teams in the need of a cornerback, like New England and Washington, could make a play. 

Remember, his release is not official, but I'd be surprised if tommorw at this time Hall was still a Raider.