Saints Should Sign DeAngelo Hall Cautiously

With the dysfunctional Oakland Raiders releasing two-time Pro Bowl cornerback DeAngelo Hall after just eight games, the New Orleans Saints should proceed to sign him with caution.  Hall knows the NFC South well after playing dominate defense his first four seasons in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons.  But with the Raiders, he has become the frequent target for opposing quarterbacks by giving up the third-most receptions in the NFL this season. Hall is, unfortunately, has also been known to run his mouth and have an attitude problem.  He could be a locker room problem, but the same was said about Jeremy Shockey and he has quickly become one of the leaders on and off the field.  A second chance and a better outlook with another team could make the boisterous Hall into a dedicated player again. Hall flourished in a zone-heavy coverage scheme in Atlanta while compiling 17 interceptions in three seasons as full-time starter.  Yet in a Saints defense, which plays mostly man ... (link)