ESPN’s John Clayton reports that the Oakland Raiders and DeAngelo Hall have a contract extension in place once he’s officially acquired. The deal is smaller but almost comparable to the one Asante Samuel received from the Philadelphia Eagles. Hall will get over $50 million during a 6-year deal. When Samuel received that much money I was a little surprised, but Hall I’d say is more deserving. Some say Samuel was the #1 free agent on the market and one of the best corners in the league, but I personally find Hall to be a better corner and he’s younger at only 24 with 2 pro bowls under his belt already. I think he’s more of a shut down corner then Samuel. But nonetheless back to the deal.
To acquire Hall, the Raiders have to put the finishing touches on the trade with the Atlanta Falcons. There was supposedly a deal in place yesterday, contingent on Hall signing a contract extension. The deal calls for the Falcons to receive Oakland’s second round draft pick.
This trade and extension would give Oakland arguably the TOP secondary in the game, but without a doubt top 3 corner tandems in the game. The Raiders did manage to keep Nnamdi Asomugha for the 2008 season by slapping the franchise tag on him. Asomugha and Hall will be one hell of a combo and this may wind up being the best move the Raiders have made yet this post season. This deal would also give the Raiders protection should Asomugha leave via free agency after this season.
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