By Regal1_Got 1

March 19, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

Too bad this has to happen. Give up a proven corner only to have to draft a corner. Though we pick up two draft picks, the reality is, we pick up one because one will need to be used to draft a replacement unless you truly believe what we have on roster is adequate. New management same decision making capabilities. Instead of extending his contract, we rather let him go. Looking at our record for letting go good talent, it doesnt look good. Deion Sanders, Tony Casillas, Scott Case, Brett Farve, Gerald Riggs to name the ones that immediately comes to mind all have rings to show for the falcon decision makers decisions. Well, I still support our falcons, I just hate to see this type of decision making. They even took less than the mans worth. A second and a sixth………….Wow

By ATLplayer

March 19, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

Mr. Moore you are correct! I haven’t agreed with most of your blogs but this one hits the nail on the head! However, I think HALL is worth a first round pick. The Falcons didn’t get the better end of this deal. I agree Hall time was up here but he is worth more. He was the best player on the TEAM! His Mouth aside you’ll see the difference next year. Most QB s respected that side of the field. Any naysayers are just plain haters. REMEMBER we gave a first rounder for Abraham.

By mars

March 19, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

What we got is just two picks behind the first round, with a spare in the sixth. The trade didn’t come out too bad, considering Hall ruined his own value by inviting low bids at the combine.

By Toby D

March 19, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

I just hope the Raiders dont back out of it. I am surprised he is even tradable at this point.

Hall wearing the Vick number before the game last year should have signaled his end of time with the Falcons.

Talk about no respect for Blank, and the coachs. Then in a game the Falcons are losing, he intercepts a pass and holds up his arms in a victory dance, runs and gives the ball to his mother in the stands.

Driving Coach Mora in his Maserati instead of them taking the team bus was a joke too. Then he goes on MTV cribs and talks about all his jewelry and cars with his bragging ars.

Reporter asks Hall - You know team doesnt have a I in it. Hall says, yeh but it has a m and e.

Over the years he has lost coverage on many of the wide receivers he has tried to cover. In Oakland he will not be asked to cover the #1 receivers so he may do a respectable job there.

You can say he is a jokster in the lockerooom but we all know he is a cancer that needs to be cut and the sooner the better.

whatever the Falcons can get from a 2nd and 6 round pick is better than having Hall around.

By RA

March 19, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

ATLplayer,

First off, I want to make it clear that I hate the game, not the player. Secondly, I understand what you’re saying about getting a one pick for Hall, but I’ll tell you what, if I had to choose between getting two picks and one pick. I’d go with two. First off, the talent dropoff between one and two isn’t that profound, and then there’s the fact that every once in a while you find a project in the sixt round that’s worth developing into an NFL player. Aside from that, the Falcons just need bodies at this point… I think it was a good trade.

By RICK

March 19, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

ATLplayer, So I am a hater because the guy did nothing last year except talk and get beat. You think he is worth 10 mill.LOL Falcons got the better deal, save tons of money, 2nd round pick is paid far less than first round. We now have money for 3 second rounders. Smart move all the way around.

By Dawgbyte

March 19, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

When Terence Moore says a player with the same skin color as he, needs to go; believe me, he has to go.

By pjc

March 19, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Hey Regal_1Got1 all the guys you mention were let go under another ownership group and coaching staffs. They have nothing to do with the regime now. Give these guys a chance. My guess is this is the best offer they got for him. Other than his first game at Phillidelphia in which he played great, all I ever saw out of him was above average play.

By Robin Kurth

March 19, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

Yessss!

Little by little …..the mouthy gangsta contingent is on it’s way out!

Couldn’t come at a better time.

By Bill

March 19, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

It’s the right thing to do. Hall is a very good, not great, player, but his temper, and sometimes downright childish, behavior make him a liability. As the Falcons go through this “extreme makeover” look for them to move character nearer the top of the criteria. They will look for mature, team-players who display good character. Yes, our Falcons management has let some good players get away in the past, but let’s be realistic. Football is a game to you and me, good entertainment, but it’s a business to those who make their living from it. Mr. Blank has hopefully learned his lesson about giving huge contracts to one player at the expense of the rest of the team. It takes a team of good players working and sacrificing together to win championships. You can’t do it with a handful of overpaid “superstars” with all their baggage.

To some it may seem that a second and sixth round choice are low compensation, but don’t forget the three million dollars. They can get a quality player in the second round and add depth in the sixth with that money. This season may be another struggle, but the future looks bright to me.

By DawgNLville

March 19, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

Moore - he IS gone. Time to move on. What a waste of webspace to write a piece on something that is nearly past tense. Oh… that’s right! You just wanted to get one more kick in as DH left for the west coast.

DnL

By Bo

March 19, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

Good job TM. Remember Hall is part of the Falcons’ losing ways. Just as much to blame and he said he wouldn’t play for another losing team???? Look where he’s going to another losing team (Raiders). Thanks GM for moving him.

By Bobby Dowell

March 19, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

He thinks he’s better than he is. He’s a good, but not elite player and not worth the money. Case closed.

By edawg

March 19, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

Well Well Mr. Moore if you really deserve that respect I guess your not totally racist after all.I agree to. Your absolutely throw the race card every chance you get.Which all of my black friends can’t stand you for.Your tring to do more harm then good.But its glad to say you took of the unbiased glasses for this one.

By George Holman

March 19, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

No one will miss his me first attitude!

By cee

March 19, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

THE FALCONS R DUMB YOU JUST LOST A FAN HES 1 OF THE TOP CBS IN THE LEAGUE AND U GAVE HIM UP FOR WHAT????? BACK TO THE DUMB ISHHH WHY IS THE NUMBER 21 SO MUCH BAD LUCK IN ATL HOPE U HAVE A GOOD CAREER D HALL YOU WERE 1 OF THE 2 BALLERS ON DEFENSE INCLUDING MIKE BOLEY

By Adios

March 19, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

Hall may have been on this team but he was never part of this team and that is the problem. I was watching videos of numerous of his INT’s over the years and it is suprising how many were due to him being out of position or balls that were tipped by the receiver he was supposed to be covering. Didn’t see too many where he jumped the route due to a good read. Has his plane took off yet?? If not I have a pen he can have to sign that new contract with.

By marko

March 19, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

Terence, are you going mellow on us? I’ve read your last couple of articles and have’nt gotten the least bit angry. The AJC needs to have you tested for drugs. There’s definitely something funny going on. By the way, the Giants pretty much proved that you can get by with less than stellar cornerback play.

By ATLplayer

March 19, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

Yes the Falcons need bodies but now they need more bodies to fill CB. And yes you are a hater if you can’t recognize HALL as a top 5 CB. He now has 70 mil to prove it. Yes he has a loud mouth and yes he has to go now! My point is he is worth a first rounder! The Falcons gave up a first rounder for John Abraham…they should have insisted for a 1st & 6 and the RAIDERS would have given in. YOU KNOW THE RAIDERS!

By Green Tea

March 19, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

Let’s talk about how much of a loser you are Terence. Is anyone reading your column surprised you are putting a “I’m sorry to see him go” spin on the most selfish player in the league leaving town? But of course you will only say that he is a good player and doesn’t cause problems in the locker room. SHOCKER!!!

Here are the facts of why “he had” to go and of course you are the sports guy and I am just a fan but I’m sure I must be way off with sayin these…

A. One year left and Atl is not going to spend the money on him when he runs his mouth next season wanting the most lucrative contract he could get. B.Obviously don’t NEED him if we bolster our pass rush and that money can be spent elsewhere.
C. Name 1 of the starting CB’s for the Giants in the SB. You can’t. And don’t need to to because their pass rush was top notch. D. From what Dimitroff has been a part of for the past 7 years in N.E. what makes you think he would resign a prima donna like hall to take up all that cap space? Name one guy on N.E. they have done that with. You can’t.

Get a clue dude, just because you are on ESPN (which has turned into a tabloid) doesn’t mean you know jack ish about sports. Jive factor homeboy, that’s all you are and ever will be.

By Supes

March 19, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Yes, D-Hall and his Mike Vick poster had to be shipped out!

By GATORZONE

March 19, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

WHat is surprising about DHall, is that if you ever met him in person he is a classy guy. I met him in Tampa 2 years ago after the game and he was Very personable. He signed autographs when the majority of players wouldn’t. He was VERY outgoing and friendly and I was quite impressed with the difference from what he shows on the field. I think that he is probably a pretty good guy who lets his emotions get the best of him on the field. I also hated to see him hitch is emotions so closely to Vick, knowing what Vick did to the franchise. But, you can’t keep a guy who does not want to be here. Good luck D’Hall, and good luck Atlanta!

By L

March 19, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

I hate to see him go, but his new contract is reportly a 7yrs/$70 million dollar deal. He is not worth that type of cash. If that is the going rate for an above average corner, than the Falcons did the right thing. Also, do you need a top 5 CB to win a super blow?

By GATORZONE

March 19, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

Dhall is a good player, but not top 5 CB. He will not even be the best corner in Oakland.

By Paddy

March 19, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Atl front office…No more Va Tech players for awhile, OK. Let some other team deal with their problems.

By jimmy

March 19, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

Mr. Hall was shown the door not for the lack of talent…Its this one phrase that says it all.

Loose lips sink ships.

I wish him well. (Except when he plays us)

By Sam I am

March 19, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

First of all, it was obvious that whoever got Hall was gonna want a longer contract than the one year. That being a given makes me feel like we were just grabbing for whatever we could get. Hall F’ed us again be letting it be known that he was going to cause problems for us which tells interested teams that it is time to get a pro-bowler for a seal.

Thanks again Hall!

By Great Falconi

March 19, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

The Falcons are definitely making the right move here. If Hall cares so much about winning, one would think that he would want to go to a good team. The Raiders obviously aren’t a good team, so this isn’t about winning; this is about getting paid. If the Raiders are really dumb enough to give Hall a contract where most of that $70 million over 7 years is real, attainable money, Al Davis truly is the senile Crypt Keeper of the NFL.

By Vick in '09

March 19, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

D. Hall was overrated and overrespected from day one. He is a true athlete and a good one, however ALL his interceptions come from tipped and overthrown passes. The only reason QB’s “respect” his side of the field is because there was always an obvious mismatch on the other side (J.Webster, L. Sanders, C. Houston)and the Falcons are always in Cover 2 anyway.

At first I didnt want to see D.Hall go but after further consideration it is what’s best for the squad.

Now, if only we could trade Brooking! He has to be somebody’s nephew or something. Its amazing how he manages to keep his job year after year. He is the weakest link on D, yet he maintains his spot on the depth chart each year. Amazing…

By Bubba, Lower Forty

March 19, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

Hi y’all! Well said post.

By Gene

March 19, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

One thing for sure—Hall is not nearly as good as he thinks he is, and Oakland is a good place for him. Good article, Terrence.

By The Realist

March 19, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

Uh, edawg, technically YOU just brought up race & please know that all your black friends don’t speak for ALL black people. Now, on a football note, D. Hall will be missed on the field. No matter how you feel about his personality, it’s never easy to replace a guy that led the team in INT’s & passes defended!

By Mike

March 19, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

I’d say if we in fact get a second round and a sixth round pick then we got more than a fair trade.I mean the Pats only gave up what a 4th round pick for Randy Moss and I think Philly gave up a 3rd or 4th for T.O.?? Getting a 2nd for D Hall is as about as good as a fan could hope for.Plus if he doesn’t want to be a Falcon then no reason to cry over spilled milk.I wish him the best and good luck making any pro bowls in the AFC. Lets hope the birds make good use of these picks and I’m for one hoping we trade down and pick up a few more picks!!

By Russ

March 19, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately, after all his whining and acting like a child, he is going to get exactly what he wants…a big contract. That’s all he cares about, the money.

By Scott Case

March 19, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

HA HA HA!!! THAT JUST SEALED THE DEAL FROM ME. MY SEASON TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANYONE WHO WANT’S THEM!!! This team has squandered everything that it worked to build in 2 seasons. I can’t drive to that crappy a* dome and watch them anymore. Later guys, it was fun!

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

I’m glad to see all the GOOD BLACK players find a GOOD TEAM. Now deal with the sorry Harrington & Brookin types. See how many games you win.

By JIMB

March 19, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

the falcons fans remember Bobby Burn Butler. Mr Hall isn’t that good at least Bobby is a good person. Mr. Hall is a quitter, gets beat and quits the play.Bobby never quit the play. Hope he has good time

By dorrel

March 19, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

I love what the birds are doing, even though we shipped out talented players (Crumpler and Dunn) We truly needed to blow this ship up. Remember, all the guys being shipped out didn’t step up when Vick went down, and let us not forget the 2nd half meltdowns of 05 and 06! We have to clean house completely! I’m so excited about the upcoming season, yes, we will suck, but I think we’ll will rebuild a stronger, hungrier team. That said, we should draft C.Long in the 1st, then take Henne or Brohm in the 2nd. PS- F-MeAngelo Hall!

By RICK

March 19, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

Top 5 corner? Huh? How many corners were in the pro bowl this year? I don’t think there were less than 6. Anyway, my point is it is a good deal for the Falcs. Hall can play but he did not make any plays, that’s the point. You pay a man 10 mill, he damn sure better make a difference. He was and is not a difference maker. I guarantee Irons can hang with any receiver as well as Hall.

By mars

March 19, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

I’ve seen the Raiders blog. Unfortunately all the white Falcons fans are intolerant racists a-holes just like all the black Falcons fans are intolerant racist a-holes. It IS ludicrous to see some of you people blame every black athlete for the criminal activity of MV7 and the whinny childishness of Hall. It is also stupid for the Vick supporters to get illogically emotional over Vick returning to lead this team. That is as unlikely an event as the Confederacy winning the Civil War, and just as much waste of positive energy that could be so much more useful if applied elsewhere.

By joe

March 19, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

Vick in ‘09, you should keep your mouth shut, you bonehead. Anyone with that name on this site should be shot. And you need to get off Brooking’s back. The guy actually wants to be here! He is a pure bred Georgia boy who has always played ball in this state from high school up. His play has lacked b/c he has unselfishly been forced to play in a position that is not his specialty. But has he said anything? Nope. (unlike d-mouth) Go Falcons.

By Joe

March 19, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

Finally that blow hard is gone.

Great decision !!

By NotKidding

March 19, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

One pereson pointed it out: D-Hall made it clear that he was either going to cause problems, sit out (until game 10) or BOTH!!! Therefore (along iwth him saying that he DID NOT WANT TO PLAY HERE ANYMORE) - anybody could see that the Falcons had their hands tied. Interested teams knew that Diitroff HAD to move him and so there really was no way to get a 1st for him. I think the HIGH 2nd and the 6th are pretty fair, especially when you combine that with the fact that they have to pick up his salary and a fairly ridiculous (average) $10M/yr over the next several years.
I beleive that Smith realized a key factor in football, which is: If you can put pressure on the passer, then you can have damn near anybody who is decent at the corner position(s). If the opponent’s QB is rushing throws, throwing off balaance or constantly having to dumbit off or throw underneath due to pressure or no having time, then your defense will be very successful without having great CBs. HELL!!! Look at the Falcon’s offense! They faced that issue (protection not there, rushing throws and having to get rid of the ball as quickly as possible due to a HORRIBLE LINE) and you see how they fared aginst some very average corners - let alone very average defenses (3 and out, 33 and out 3 and out)!! I believe that the Falcons will use the #3 pick on Dorsey, Anderson will be better this year specifically due to him, Abraham will do well and the other DT spot, hopefully, will at least be effective due to it being manned by 2 or 3 people so as to have a “fresh set of legs” on the field more often than not - a well rested mediocre player(s) can be just as good as a slightly above average tired one, especially in the 4th quarter when the Falcons lost a LOT of games last year! DeAngelo will have success in Oakland due to Asamunga being on the other side and some decent linebackers; but if they cannot create a pass rush, he will stuggle trying to cover some of the elite receivers in the AFC - WATCH. I will be the first to say that D Hall is a great athlete, but I will also be the first to say that (b/c the Raiders choose 4th in this year’s draft) he is NOT anywhere near worth a 4th overall pick and another draft choice AT ALL!!! He wanted to get PAID (and that is fine), he got what he wanted and now he will have to live with the edia scrutiny that will come with going about it in an unprofessional manner. Had he gone about it more like some of these other more professional atheletes, people would not be making such a fuss, but….. there is a reason that he no longer hold much value for the Falcons; it is due to the belief that the pass rush makes the defense and not the pass defenders! Trust me - D Hall will see a LOT of action next year in Oakland on his side of the Defense and he is going to look pretty silly a lot of the time due to all of the activity AND due to having to compensate for people already KNOWING not to go at Asamunga. Teams are gonna test HIM first and “WELCOME HIM TO THE AFC”!! It will be interesting to see how he reacts to it and handles the pressure of performance. Anybody agree/disagree????

By DirtyBird

March 19, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

He’s a wuss. Even on 3rd and 2 situations he won’t man up on a tackle but instead take out a foot and allow 3 extra yards and a first down. Good riddence, he’s all talk no action.

By ernisTbass

March 19, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks is too much or too little in return for Hall. Bottom line is it was well known that he was available and the best offer was for a 2nd and a 6th from the worst managed team in the NFL. No other GM was willing to offer more. Silence is pretty loud if you stop and listen.

By julia

March 19, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

It is time for everyone that was on the NFC championship game team to leave, there is not reason to stay, there is so much bitterness in this town and people just want to tear each other down make derrogatory statements and racial statements. One other person that I am waiting for them to release, you will never have to worry about another post from me on this team, town and paper. I used to come here every year to go to games and if the Falcons were in the Midwest I was at every game, it is time to move on as soon as Vick is released I will move on and trust me no one will be as happy as I will and the rest of his fans. Say whatever you want about us and about him it does not matter. We look forward to moving on. God Bless everyone that was on that team 2004 season, it can only get better for them they have already left hell. But until then you can say what you want and I can say what I want. So Mr. Blank it time to move on release Michael now.

By julia

March 19, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

It is time for everyone that was on the NFC championship game team to leave, there is not reason to stay, there is so much bitterness in this town and people just want to tear each other down make derrogatory statements and racial statements. One other person that I am waiting for them to release, you will never have to worry about another post from me on this team, town and paper. I used to come here every year to go to games and if the Falcons were in the Midwest I was at every game, it is time to move on as soon as Vick is released I will move on and trust me no one will be as happy as I will and the rest of his fans. Say whatever you want about us and about him it does not matter. We look forward to moving on. God Bless everyone that was on that team 2004 season, it can only get better for them they have already left hell. But until then you can say what you want and I can say what I want. So Mr. Blank it time to move on release Michael now.

By A-DAWG1

March 19, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

WOW!!

I look at these comments about D-Hall and it amazes me.

Here is the truth, Hall is a good not great player, he does make plays but gambles way too much and gets burned. No matter how good you are, if you dont have a pass rush or a good front four, your gonna get beat. Doesn’t matter who you are. The Giants beat New England because their front 4 is dominant, not because there corners are great. If your gonna trash talk learn more about the game.

Now everyone pining over a 1st round pick given up for Abraham, big difference. The value between #4 pick and #15 is huge, Could the Falcons afford to sign two top 5 picks and fill all the holes they still have left, I don’t think so.

Usually the 1st 10-15 picks of the 2nd round are starting caliber ball players, so for them to get a 2nd and a 6th is very smart and to top it off D-Hall is one of the most selfish players I have ever seen. Get better up front and they won’t miss him.

By The Realist

March 19, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

Uh, joe, does the fact that Brooking “wants to be here” make him an adequate MLB? I’m just saying, I know a few “Georgia boys” that would love a shot at the MLB position…LOL

By RICK

March 19, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

Julia, Is there anything I can do to help you and the fans that only followed this team for one person move on? Please let me know.

By SCBird

March 19, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

Now, can we trade for Lito Sheppard?

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

The RAIDERS play the sorry birds this season. You better believe D-Hall will be returning punts. He will kill this sorry team :)

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

The RAIDERS play the sorry birds this season. You better believe D-Hall will be returning punts. He will kill this sorry team :) Better change your play book baby!

By hop

March 19, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

the cancer is gone and with much less headaches! the falcons will have amble opportunity to replace him and they will!

By Meangelo

March 19, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

He didn’t want to be here “because of the Falcons’ losing ways” if I remember correctly helped us acheive that status. Try again Moore.

By Dollar Bill

March 19, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Hall is not a team player…he acts likes a spoiled child. In my hood we call sorry as men like him “Punk B#tch”….more than a boy than a man…

Good bye and I hope he blows out his knees asap.

Lowly scum!!!

By Dollar Bill

March 19, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Hall is not a team player…he acts likes a spoiled child. In my hood we call sorry as men like him “Punk B#tch”….more than a boy than a man…

Good bye and I hope he blows out his knees asap.

Lowly scum!!!

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Falcons cornerback DeAngelo Hall says he will finalize a contract with Oakland by Thursday morning, allowing the trade sending him to the Raiders to be completed.

Clayton: Silver & Gold

Frustrated by his team’s lack of success, Raiders owner Al Davis has spent a lot of money this offseason. And he’s not done yet, writes John Clayton. Story

A source told ESPN’s Chris Mortensen that the deal is for seven years and worth $70 million. The amount of guaranteed money and bonuses in the contract have not been finalized.

The source also told Mortensen the teams are discussing possibly more compensation than just a second-round pick for the Raiders to acquire Hall, a two-time All-Pro.

If the deal goes through as planned, the Falcons will have three second-round draft picks and four of the first 48 selections under first-year general manager Thomas Dimitroff.

Hall said he is scheduled to fly to Oakland on Wednesday to meet with Raiders officials, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

“There is just some tweaking of the language that needs to be done, some minor details,” Hall told the newspaper. “No deal breakers.”

Hall, a former first-rounder taken with the eighth pick in the 2004 draft, would be paired with Nnamdi Asomugha, giving Oakland one of the top cornerback tandems in the game.

The move would also provide insurance if Asomugha were to leave as a free agent following next season. The Raiders placed the exclusive franchise tag on Asomugha, guaranteeing him at least $9.465 million in 2008. They still would like to sign him to a long-term deal.

If the deal goes through, the Raiders would have only one draft pick in the first three rounds. Oakland picks fourth in the opening round and traded its third-round pick last year to New England for a pick used to draft offensive lineman Mario Henderson.

The Raiders have been very active during the free-agency season after winning just four games last season and a league-low 19 the previous five years. Oakland has signed defensive tackles Tommy Kelly and William Joseph, receivers Javon Walker and Drew Carter, safety Gibril Wilson, offensive linemen Kwame Harris and Cornell Green to deals that could be worth more than $160 million.

The Raiders also re-signed running back Justin Fargas to a $12 million, three-year contract that guarantees him $6 million.

ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

By toshie

March 19, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

Hall did not only say he didn’t want to play for a losing team. That’s a big joke considering where he is going. As someone said on First Take on TV a few minutes ago. Raiders has only won 19 games in 5 years. We are lucky that Al Davis has lost the rest of his mind and took the cancer.

By saint

March 19, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

The Long Goodbye. He’s still here? Well Deion Sanders gave DeA the script to get out of Atlanta, and he finally got it right. His personality will be just fine in Oakland.

By roman88

March 19, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

even if not for his mouth does anyone really think he’d be worth 8-10 mill a year here, and getting burned, we were losing with him now rebuild without the b.s. btw the raiders also were 4-12 so he will go through another losing season but alot richer. use the money for the o-line and draft big dorsey for the d, a qb can wait till the later rounds. we’ll see how good the gm can really draft, the future may be alot brighter,hopefully,

By toshie

March 19, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

No I’m not a Hall hater, but when you play 15 ft. off your man and then get beat something is wrong. Why should we pay someone to run their mouth and be able to back up the talk. If he was Chad Johnson running his mouth than I might have some faith in what he said.

By greg

March 19, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

One less gangsta thug. Now we can draft not only a football player, but also a team mate. Is Art going to let his GM build a “team”? Now, just maybe, we can collect some money from thug #7, and be rid of all the me me me’s, and at least have pride in what the Falcons are trying to do. With a little pride, thev wins will come. P.S. I’ll be more than happy to pay Me-angelo’s plane fare

By DEAK

March 19, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this

Trading Hall is great decision. He had a few really good games but always got beat by the good receivers. He is not a team player and doesn’t belong here.You would also think he was smart enough to help us hold a lead in a game, but last year showed us he had crap for brains. NO SELF CONTROL IS DESTRUCTFUL TO A TEAM.

By michaelgee

March 19, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

Just when I thought you were about to make a point, you bailed out with a nonsense “he doesn’t want to be here” excuse and wiggled off the hook again. Terrance, you simply can not and will not state the truth, Hall is a cancer to this franchise and despite his obvious ability, his intelligence stops him from delivering the knock out punch. Like DHall, your bullet is also too big for your barrel. oh, and add your pal Mr Vick into that same “protected” grouplet.

By Tommy Lee Maddox

March 19, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

This is about the only time in my life I am pulling for the Raiders:

“PLEASE MAKE THIS DEAL GO THROUGH!!”

Take this schmo off our hands.

By Teamplayer

March 19, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

When is Brooking leaving with that 6 million …The guy is to light in the a*% to stop anyone coming up the middle…Come on get him out and help the CAP……

By The Realist

March 19, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Oh greg, your true colors shine so brightly when you use that “thug” word for certain athletes…LOL

By rob

March 19, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Now my question to you Terrence is ,HOW DO WE GET RID OF YOU?

By jerseyfalcon

March 19, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

DHall, the best corner in the NFl..but only by DHall. He’s the “fastest” but can’t out run anyone. He’s the “best” CB but get’s beat by second WR’s. Also, for the best in the nfl, why are most of his INt’s tips from other players?

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

I have 70 MILLION reasons why D-HALL doesn’t care about what you BROKE haters say:)

By The Realist

March 19, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

You know, Teamplayer, I was wondering if the Raiders would notice it if we slipped Brooking into the package for free!

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

RAPIST KEARNY = THUG

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

GREG is a THUG :)

By Teamplayer

March 19, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

I know thats right “THE REALIST”

By Supes

March 19, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

First, D-Hall took about 18 Million from the Falcons and Arthur Blank. He should be happy with that.

Second, D-Hall did NOT WANT TO BE HERE! What part of that do the PEOPLE who say “Oh, they should have re-signed him to a new contract” DO NOT GET!!! Damn, some of you live in a DREAM WORLD

Third, julia stop living in the past! Who cares about the 2004 NFC Game and the people who were on that team! This is going to be the 2008 ATLANTA Falcons. Time to focus on the future, and give Dimitroff, Coach Smith and the everyone else a chance to do it their OWN way!

What did Bill Parcells say? They want me to make dinner but they don’t let you shop for the groceries?

Right now the Falcons are shopping for the groceries, and MeAngelo is Expired MILK! What do you do with that…you throw it out and you make the best of it.

Last year all the Raiders got for Randy Moss was a 3rd round pick.

This year the Falcons get a high Second Round pick and a 6th Round pick (where you can find good players if you know what the hell you’re doing) which is as good as a deal considering D-Hall is only signed for one more year and no team would have given the falcons more.

People want to compare it to the Lito Sheppard situation but he’s locked down for 3 more years at a reasonable salary. D-Hall isn’t.

By mike

March 19, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

Even a below average CB can cover if he has a pass rush. Great D lines produce great CB. Just like great O lines produce great QB’s.

By The Realist

March 19, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

jerseyfalcon, I would love to hear the “INT-off-tipped-passes” stat you’ve dug up for last season’s team leader in INT’s & PD…

By greg

March 19, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

TO: unbiased_blogger, you be rite man i be rong, D- hall,, he be dah man we need dis kinda rapper in dah atl. he need mo gold in his teef, he need mo money, we no need no TEAM player. we need mo rap, mo gangsta rap. yo man, danf fo setten me strait bro

By vesaversa

March 19, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

D HALL don’t have to go the falcon could offfer him a contract today . but that is just wishful thinking of the right thing to do.lol D HALL have gotten burn for lack of focus sometime ok a lot but we have to give this man his do when he’s focus HALL is one of the better back in the nfl . it said to see him go

By vesaversa

March 19, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

D HALL don’t have to go the falcon could offer him a contract today . but that is just wishful thinking of the right thing to do.lol D HALL have gotten burn for lack of focus sometime ok a lot but we have to give this man his do when he’s focus HALL is one of the better back in the nfl . it said to see him go

By vesaversa

March 19, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

D HALL don’t have to go the falcon could offer him a contract today . but that is just wishful thinking of the right thing to do.lol D HALL have gotten burn for lack of focus sometime ok a lot but we have to give this man his do when he’s focus HALL is one of the better back in the nfl . it said to see him go

By RICK

March 19, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

Greg,

That is a good one.lol

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

Greg I knew you were a “Brotha” wannabe :)

By Steve

March 19, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

Good for him. Get out of this country town. The falcons team is going to eventually be sold anyway.

By jag count

March 19, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

when are we going to get rid of keith brookins

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

Greg I knew you were a Brotha wannabe - You too RICK :)

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

70 M I L L I O N $$$$$ MAN :)

By How-Dare-You?

March 19, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

Racist thugs laugh at racist thug jokes. Now THAT, RICK, is a good one.lol

By How-Dare-You?

March 19, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

Actually GREG, that was about as eloquent as your previous entry. In which one were you putting on? Now, THAT, RICK-the-sidekick, is another “good one.lol.”

By Brian Nichols

March 19, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

If I were white I’d already be on death row! I don’t think Moore is a racist

By GATORZONE

March 19, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this

Keith Brookings… not brookins Greg, good one!

By RICK

March 19, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

aks me a question unbiased. The only time i wanted to be a brotha was when I was thrown in jail. I was the only cracker. lol made it out alive

By Alex

March 19, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

It’s great to read the objective blogs from everyone. It seems aparent that people who wanted D. Hall to stay here have not paid much attention to how much D. Hall has made it known to the media, not the city of Atlanta, that he wanted out of here. As much as I wanted him to stay here, I couldnot keep myself in a fantasy world. Those of you that has said they are relenquishing their season tickets, good ridence to you. As much as this team has been through, the writing should have been on the wall that the Falcons would be in this situation. D. Hall, I hope the best for you,(although I do not think things will be as good as you think in Oak-town) I always thought this team made a good decision to draft you. D. Hall, you may have been traded to a better situation had you kept your trap shout and worked things out professionally. You said you did not wanted to lose or be on a losing team. Quess what? D. HALL, I HOPE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GETTING YOURSELF INTO. WE KNOW IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY, NOTHING TO DO WITH WINNING!

By RICK

March 19, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

How-dare-you come on, have a little fun. Now that’s a good one.lol

By Mike "Thug" Danton

March 19, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

“If I were black I’d already be on death row!”

By Najeh Davenpoop

March 19, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

I agree 100% with this article. D-Hall wanted to go. That is the main reason, and really the only reason, why the Falcons had to trade him. Where the Falcons failed is in ending up with only a 2nd round pick to show for it.

By Paris "Thugette" Hilton

March 19, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

“If I were white I’d be in jail!”

By Greg

March 19, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

To; unbiased_ blogger, why you no tink I not be a brover?? We all be brovers, we all be seeun, good ting happun wit dah falcons. rite? every body nos d-hall , he be smart, he no wanna,build no winnon team, d-hall, he be have to much class, he be no-un it be best fo to try and FIND a winnun team, den he wont have to try to hard fo dah team. Den he can spen mo time srtutten he bad self. He no’s,,,,,,, it be all bout d-hall, he dont need no team no mo,,, now he got what means da most,,,,,,, he be getun dat pay day. Ant dat rite, my brotha

By David Duke

March 19, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

Hall is a disease and cutting him will bring about cure. Crumpler needed to go and he is gone. Hall will soon be gone. One more to go-Shoddy Roddy White needs to get his black a* on out from up in heh. Asalamalaikum my Negroes.

By Paris "Thugette" Hilton

March 19, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

corrected…”If I were BLACK I’d be in jail!”

By RICK

March 19, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

Najeh, Remember we are saving what 5-6 million? Well worth it

By drmaryb

March 19, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

Great Post-Up! SUPES

I couldn’t have said it any better! Spoiled-Milk is the perfect analogy for DeAngelo. His willingness to go to the Raiders? Is proof positive that it’s all about the money with this guy. He was on the 2-Live-Stews yesterday for 2-3 segments and said as much - verbatam.

When he experiences life outside of Flowery Branch? Steaks and Lobster served by Arthur himself at TC’s.

First class ORG from the front door all the way to the back door? Then he will be up for a RUDE-AWAKENING!

It’s easy to get along with anybody when your’e winning or have a chance to win every sunday. True character is revealed when things aren’t going well, when your’e losing? That is the true test of a MAN!

We all saw D-Hall melt down like the wicked Witch of the West when someone poured water on him - Literally! Good Writtens D-Hall you will be missed. Addition by Subtraction is how I see it.

He will never win in Oakland (That’s Not What They Do!)

By Paris Hilton

March 19, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

If I were black, I’d have six crack babies by three different dead-beat dads!

By The Realist

March 19, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

Quick FOOTBALL question David Duke, for which I’d appreciate a FOOTBALL answer: Why do you propose we rid the team of last season’s leader in receptions, reception yards, & reception TD’s?

By Supes

March 19, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

Alex right on with your post!

Najeh They got the 4th pick in the second round. All the experts are telling you, the talent between picking there, and let’s say with the Giants 1st round pick at 31 is about the same. No team out there was willing to give a 1st round pick for D-Hall b/c he was only signed for one more year. After that he can walk. Why would a team give up a number 1 pick for a one year rent a player potentially? So you see, The Falcons got the best they could get in that situation. Be glad they suckered the Raiders to take MeAngelo as it is.

By Greg

March 19, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

To David Duke, you just took the fun out of it. To, Unbiased blogger, I go on with you, in fun, I can tell your fan, I hope I am closer, to a wanna be, than a david duke any day.

By Brian Nichols

March 19, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

If I were white, you wouldn’t have even heard about me on the news!

By David Duke

March 19, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

The day Mike Vick was sentenced the Falcons played on Monday Night Football. Three players gave demonstrations of support for the criminal. Those three players were Crumpler, Hall and Shoddy White. Shoddy needs to get his black a* somewhere else. The Falcons do not need players who have no respect for the rule of law. I hope they will dump him and be quick about it!

By drmaryb

March 19, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

I like T-D a lot. In New England, they don’t fall in love with their players. They don’t respond to pay demands. They could care less how great you think you are? - If you don’t fit the system? Then it’s best you check your mail at the door - Gee.

The SYSTEM is a constant. The PLAYER is the constant VARIABLE!

You can plug a knuckle head into a SYSTEM - And the machine will just keep on working. One Loose-Nut can easily be replaced with another Loose Nut. It’s just that simple. Technique can be taught, Players can be coached up to play above their heads!

That’s what great coaches do!

The 49-ers had a SYSTEM. I don’t know what happened to it? Did someone die or go to jail? In the 80”s they were a A BIG GOLD MACHINE

I see that Coming to the A Finally after 30-something years.

Arthur understands this! He’s figuring it out! And he is sensitive about his S H _ T! ;O

By GATORZONE

March 19, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

Paris is trash, no doubt. But until she starts flashing gang symbols, and abides by the “don’t snitch” mantra, I cannot call her a thug in good conscience. She is just Trashy.

By GATORZONE

March 19, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

Why can’t everyone just objectively discuss the Falcons without race and personal rancor involved?

By Brian Nichols

March 19, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

If I were white, I would have called my brothers and sisters to do the same thing in other parts of the country. You know that’s our specialty. Worse-case scenario, the media would have given us the “troubled-but-not-thuggish” label!

By Brian Nichols

March 19, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

My bad, if I was white i would not have done it.

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

Greg - you are cool. David Duke didn’t get hugs from his Mother :)

By Richard K. Biggs

March 19, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

DeAngelo Hall has tons of talent and not an ounce of class. His enormous ego and failure to be a team man makes him a distraction, so good riddance!

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

David Duke is Bird Babe

By The Realist

March 19, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

David Duke, just to be clear, I was asking for a FOOTBALL answer. I was foolishly hoping you could resist giving another Vick-related, slur-ridden rant. Is there a non-Vick related reason for the suggestion of getting rid of our best receiver?

By Harris and Klebold

March 19, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

But we sure did it and did it big!

By David Duke

March 19, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

Brian Nichols, you murdering sack of dung, a white man guilty of these crimes would have been tried, sentenced and put to death by now. You’re day is coming b***!

By I Hate Mike Vick

March 19, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

Julia,You are one STUPID KUNT,what don’t You get Dumb@ss B1tch,Mike Con-Vick,is In PRISON,June first is a RELEASE DATE OF SORTS FOR THE CRIMINAL,RELEASED FROM THE FALCONS THAT IS!!!!

By Vick Supporter

March 19, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

Like I’ve always said: No VICK = ANOTHER Losing Season, LOL

By Vick Supporter

March 19, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

David Duke is a punk @ss B@^ch.

By Bryant and Milan (the blogging dead)

March 19, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this

That’s right DAVID DUKE! No, wait a minute, I don’t think WE were ever punished for what WE did. Nevermind. We’ve got no case. You’re on your own on this one.

By David Duke

March 19, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this

Dumbass, two of the three Negro players involved in the disgusting salute to a felon have been cut. The third, Shoddy White, must go! The Falcons need to start over with non-thug players. Leaving Shoddy on the roster would be a horrible mistake. Hope you like my answer. Nah, I don’t give a damn how you feel about it.

By junie

March 19, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this

Iknow what I am saying sound dumb but pac-man is available if reinstaded I think he has learned a lesson he is a better CB than D-Hall and can return punts and kick offs

By mars

March 19, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this

Unbiased blogger, I hope you were kidding about the Kearney comment. A rape was committed in his house, that is true. He was asleep at the time. And what happened when he woke up? He didn’t try to distance himself or protect his so-called buddy. He got right up, called the police, drove the poor woman to the hospital, paid for her care, and helped the police identify the criminal and apprehend him. Kearney showed that ‘right and wrong’ was more important to him than sticking by his “homey.” Kearney was also thanked by the rape victim for his heroic efforts. This is not conjecture, oh no! Every bit of this is public record. So let’s put this CRAP to rest about why a criminal like Vick went to jail, and a Hero like Kearney didn’t. Here’s your answer-Vick was a criminal, Kearney was a Hero! Why does that not make since even to the stupidest of people? Oh, and before any racist idiots (black or white) chime in, I would be praising Vick and trashing Kearney right now had their particular roles been reversed!

By NS

March 19, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this

I think we can make a good use of that picks from this trade. Many great platers were picked in the later round …

AS for Hall, what’s holding you up to sign the deal??

Honestly, having watched this team for years, I recalled only ONE PLAY that he did extraodinary well. That was the last pre-season game of his first year, when he leaped so high to almost intercepted that throw. Since that gane? … . nothing but average CB (at best).

By The Realist

March 19, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

Hey David Duke, I know you’re busy with another agenda, but I’m still waiting on that FOOTBALL answer regarding the team’s best receiver…

By David Duke

March 19, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

Hey Vicksucker, you mental midget, Yo boy is in prison and he’s going to stay there for a long, long time. Bye b***!

By Vick Supporter

March 19, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

Sorry, folks. The Great Mike Vick will play in the NFL again (thank God). Get over it. Who wants to play in this sorry a* sports city anyway? Bunch of damn racists.

By The Realist

March 19, 2008 5:38 PM | Link to this

Oh, David Duke, just saw your post. What’s hillarious is that I knew what your answer would be. How typical of you is that? Shame on me for thinking you could intelligently answer a FOOTBALL question without using profanity or injecting Vick’s name. I’ll officially go back to ignoring your ignorance. Sorry, didn’t mean to anger you…LOL. You may proceed with your deeply rooted hatred…

By Vick Supporter

March 19, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

David Duke, you’re a straight up idiot.

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this

WHY HASN’T VICK BEEN CUT YET? HMMMM

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

WHY HASN’T VICK BEEN CUT YET? HMMMM

Mars - it’s your property…..your guests…..your liability.

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 19, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

WHY HASN’T VICK BEEN CUT YET? HMMMM

Mars - it’s your property…..your guests…..your liability.

DON’T HOST UNSUPERVISED PARTIES!!!!!!!!!! Hero huh? Like calling a cannibal a vegeterain because he didn’t eat you this time :)

By Greg

March 19, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

this david duke guy makes you ashamed of being (not white or black), but, part of the human race. no football to him,,, a complet looser, no telling what his mom & dad were like, or what they did to him. hey david, got anything you would like to share with us about an incounter with an uncle, or other family member? I don’t see mom holding you on her lap,, maybe uncle billy bob was just a little to ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, well, we know

By Mrs. Duke

March 19, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this

OK GUYS I ADMIT THAT IT MAKES DAVID FEEL BETTER ABOUT HIMSELF TO TALK ABOUT MV#7 AND ALL THE OTHER FALCON N**. JUST HUMOR HIM OKAY? AS LONG AS HE IS SITTING AT THE COMPUTER, YOU GUYS DON’T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT HIM BURNING CROSSES IN YOUR YARDS. THAT’S NOT SUCH A BAD DEAL RIGHT? OKAY BOYS, BACK TO YOUR FOOTBALL TALK. THANKS SO MUCH!

By David Duke

March 19, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this

Hey STUPID, I’ve already answered the question. You don’t like the answer, so f*** you b***!

By uncle Billy Bob

March 19, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this

David??? Is that little Davie Dukes? remember me? I’m your long lost uncle, remember those long hot summer days we would spend out behind the wood shed? So glad I found you, do you still have wonderfull smile? I loved that little boyish grin. Lets give uncle Billy Bob a hug,,,,,, I still keep those pepper mints in my pocket, come on,,, reach in there and get yah one.

By blue

March 19, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

Hope the sorry Falcons get Brandon Flowers ,I think he is a better corner anyways. D Hall sucked anyways reminds me of that other sorry corner Bid Play Ray . Get a real corner.

By mars

March 19, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

Unbiased blogger , your name is a lie. How can you call yourself unbiased with such a biased point of view? And I would never call a cannibal such a horrible thing! Thank god you are the only racist trash who has responded to my comment so far. You, David Duke, Vick Supporter, MV7, and joebrave are all the same as far as I’m concerned. You take irrational points of view due to your racial hatred!

By The Dean 21

March 19, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this

David(Klan)Duke Why don’t we make the entire team white you 2008 version of dumb azz! You have no life you freakin idiot. You have nothing better to do than come on a football blog and show how tuff you with your your punk azz behind a keyboard. You are some wimpy fat kid who never got picked playing any activity and now we all must pay to read your useless posts and racist remarks. You are no better than those terrorist we are fighting in Iraq. Join the army or get a job because you certainly don’t scare anyone from sitting in your trailer home on your rented computer!

By The Dean 21

March 19, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this

David(Klan)Duke Why don’t we make the entire team white you 2008 version of dumb azz! You have no life you freakin idiot. You have nothing better to do than come on a football blog and show how tuff you with your your punk azz behind a keyboard. You are some wimpy fat kid who never got picked playing any activity and now we all must pay to read your useless posts and racist remarks. You are no better than those terrorist we are fighting in Iraq. Join the army or get a job because you certainly don’t scare anyone from sitting in your trailer home on your rented computer!

By The Dean 21

March 19, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

David(Klan)Duke Why don’t we make the entire team white you 2008 version of a dumb azz! You have no life you freakin idiot. You have nothing better to do than to come on a football blog and show how tuff you are with sitting your punk azz behind a keyboard. You are some wimpy fat kid who never got picked playing any activity and now we all must pay to read your useless posts and racist remarks. You are no better than those terrorist we are fighting in Iraq. Join the army or get a job because you certainly don’t scare anyone from sitting in your trailer home on your rented computer! Oh and by the way, Uncle Billy Bob is calling, remember the real reason you couldn’t join a football team, the shower scene would take you back to those Uncle Billy Bob days huh? LMAO

By jack

March 19, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this

I am so glad he is gone, he couldnt cover my grandma, he was consistantly beat unless he was covering a rookie, and all you idiot fans that say your not a fan because of this trade, it’s obvious your to stupid to understand the game anyway…later idiot Meangelo

By Casual Observer

March 19, 2008 8:33 PM | Link to this

Football Only- I’m liking what the Falcons are doing. I don’t necessarily agree with the D.Hall decision but I understand and like it. My only concern is that with the D-Line and LB’s as is right now we have to have top flight corners. Without a good pass rush and run support corners are gonna get toasted in this defense. Regardless of what you may think D.Hall is a legitimate top-3 CB in this league (especially NFC). With that being said we can only hope Smith/Dimitroff/Blank go out and start building this team back up in the draft. We have enough high picks to draft quality STARTERS that will be around for a while.

My thoughts are to address the OL/DL with the 3rd pick. We can get a good QB in the 2nd rd and draft for depth at OL/DL,S,CB in the following rounds. I would also inquire about Brooking and what he’s worth on the Market. he’s obviously lost a step and needs to go. I we can get something for him then I’m all for it. This is a business flat out. We got burned by not getting anything for some quality players we lost. We at least got a 2nd for D.Hall. Keep moving this thing in the right direction.

AJC I am appalled that you would allow this type of discourse on a public forum. Anyone from outside of Atlanta reading this would defintely think we are all a bunch of Racists because of a few clowns who have nothing better to do. Clean this up please.

By The Realist

March 19, 2008 8:53 PM | Link to this

Casual Observer, I’m also concerned about the defense. With Brooking still manning the middle & no real beef on the D-line, we’re going to have to stack the box to stop the run. That’s going to leave the corners on islands &, sans D. Hall, it doesn’t look like it’s going to be pretty. We’ve GOT to get Brooking out of the middle. I say trade him for a corner or O-lineman, then draft a MLB. Of course the O-line is still DESPERATELY in need of attention, but I’m just as worried about the middle of the defense.

By Rick

March 19, 2008 9:16 PM | Link to this

Well, I had to see what had been said since about 5. Wish I hadn’t but football wise I think this was a great trade. You are losing Hall’s salary, getting another number 2, you just picked up a 4 yr corner who looking at the Texans blogs seemed to be a decent player. I will say it again, watch for David Irons. He can play. As an Auburn fan I watched him for close to every game. He has some physicality which you would not know for a smaller guy. I agree with most on Brooking. He is not a middle linebacker but I believe the brass knows that too. Maybe a trade of picks for a middle backer. 5 years straight the last place team in the Southeast has been #1 the next year. I like what we have done so far.

By Casual Observer

March 19, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this

Realist- I’m not getting into the Brooking bashing but I do think that position needs an upgrade. The middle of the defense is sorely lackinh. Until that gets addressed we will be in for a long season. I would really like to see the OL/DL get the shine in the draft. That can only help moving forward. Skill players come and go but the trenches make the difference.

Rick- Good point about Irons. He did surprise me with his physicality at Auburn. I’m hoping a yr under his belt and understanding the nuances of the position will turn him into a solid CB.

By David Duke

March 19, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

I am appalled that we are all a bunch of Racists who have nothing better to do.

By Drew

March 20, 2008 12:35 AM | Link to this

I love this overhaul ! Cleaning house ! Our Falcon franchise tried to sell Deangelo on the new direction but he has insisted to get out of hotLANTA! He will miss this organization…hopefully sooner then later. This fan likes what King Arthur is doing..

By Teamplayer

March 20, 2008 1:18 AM | Link to this

I keep reading these bloggs about New England this New England that…How great a team they are…Well I guess they’ll have to play real football this year without their FILM CREW…..CHEATERS

By BA

March 20, 2008 1:30 AM | Link to this

Hey casual observer, or retard, how do you “allow” something on a PUBLIC forum? It’s public, you moron! “I’m appalled”-PLEASE! Then DON’T READ IT! Should everybody suffer just because you’re a lightweight? Just to be clear, so if you don’t like something, we should BAN it? Do everyone a favor and get a life.

By Capt. Caveman (the original dawg)

March 20, 2008 5:51 AM | Link to this

Terence

How about the fact that he is a deliberate club house distraction. Why do you right a column about how hard the guys works at being good and say that makes him a good guy? If I was the Falcons owner I would have suspended him from the team when he brought out that Vick poster. Then sat his butt on the bench till he shut his mouth or keep fining him till I had my contract money back. He is typical of the overpaid, fat-cat, me-first players. Good Riddance.

I hope we light him up when we play the Raiders.

By Dave

March 20, 2008 6:59 AM | Link to this

He doesn’t want to be here. Case closed. He doesn’t want to be here. Case closed. He doesn’t want to be here. Case closed. Thank You Terence Moore at least he understands this fact. My question is why a small segment of our fan base does not? I guess they want us to hold a gun to his head and say sign the contract you are staying.

By slickshea

March 20, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

We just lost 12 games with this “shut down” corner. How much worse can we be without him? Good job Falcons for getting this clown up out of here.

By Demahl

March 20, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Terrance Moore finally wrote a good article. Let’s keep an eye for Jesus because Easter is coming too!

By Rev. Al Sharpton

March 20, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

(please note the sarcasm in the following)

I dont know why the white man must hate

On a cornerback that was so great.

when D. Hall tried to tackle it resembled a hug.

Oakland can be proud, they got themselves a thug.

Now that we got D. Hall out of here.

maybe Oakland can sign Vick, when released from prison next year.

By Madden King

March 20, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

Bottom line is this, every black superstar in this city is condemned and ran outta town. Im an ATL brotha born and raised and it p** me off that white folks in this state is racist to the point that they rather see us lose with a white face than win with a black face. Atlanta is known as BLACK HOLLYWOOD with all the music and SPORTS celebrities LIVING here but yet the little secret is that they RATHER LIVE HERE THAN PLAY HERE because they know about all the racist bashing that comes for playing in this city and state. I own a famous rim shop in Atlanta and the black athletes who come purchase my rims tells me all the things that i am stating now, all was changing when Vick was hear, other black athletes was having hope of playing hear because of Vick because he had such a hold on the black community but on the other hand they saw how Vick the CITY AND STATES BIGGEST STAR EVER was treated and they was saying WHY SHOULD I GO THROUGH THAT. White folks in Georgia ran Dominique Wilkins, Deion Sanders, Andrew Jones, Algae Crumpler, David Justice, Deangelo Hall, and lastly and the Biggest star MICHAEL VICK outta town, so as long as this bigitry keeps going on we will never have another black star to carry this city so I hope the falcons draft Darren McFadden but I also know if they do they are going to do to him that they have done to every other black superstar in the city of Atlanta RUN HIM OUTTA TOWN! HOLLA VICK KEEP YA HEAD UP. HOPE THE FALCONS ONE BLACK SUPERSTAR BACK HERE TO CARRY US.

By Madden King

March 20, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Oh and one more point you all notice that a past his prime Chipper Jones and a sorry as a you no what Keith Brooking, WHITE BOYS THAT WHITE FOLKS SUPPORTS, are still hear and getting the Rolling Stones treatment, funny.

By uncle Billy Bob

March 20, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

Hey there little Davie Dukes, talkin about sucken big ones and queen f*?,?,?,?,?, you “DO” remember those fishin and hunting trips we use take!!! Those long hot summer nights when we use to snuggle up together in my sleeping bag. remember the ol fishin hole Davie??? Hey hey hey, those were the days. Why didn’t you tell me they were such fondel,,,,,,I mean fond times? Davie, how about you dropin all this football stuff, leave these Falcon fans alone, and me and you can hook up and rekindle some of your childhood fantis,,,,,,,,I mean childhood days,, Hu boy???

By Brent

March 20, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

ATL fans need to get real. No coach in the NFL wants to see Nnamdi and D.Hall on the same team. So, Pick your poison. I wouldn’t be surprised if Hall has 2 INT’s against ATL in the game next season. Hall will have success in Oakland because he will now be covering other teams #2 reiceivers instead of #1’s like he was in ATL. AFC West is praying to god that this trade doesn’t go through. This will automatically give the us the best defensive backs in the whole NFL. Not to mention Huff and Wilson are one of the better safty duo’s in the league.

By toshie

March 20, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

Who ever said they were giving up their season tickets because Hall is leaving must have lost their job for if they ever watched him play. I’m sure that’s not the reason they gave up their tickets. Sorry but I couldn’t be happier thats he gone. I’m so tired of seeing all the good receivers beat him I could just scream.

By toshie

March 20, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

Brent, D Hall can’t cover the #4 receiver for your information. He was getting paid to cover the #1 receiver. Why was he not capable of doing his job? Please explain.

By toshie

March 20, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

Madden King, Why do you bring up race on every post you make? This is about football if you hadn’t noticed. You need to join Obama’s preacher with such comments.

By Cold Nub

March 20, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

Keith Brooking may be past his prime, but he still had the 2nd most solo tackles on the team last year, while playing MLB when he’s supposed to be an OLB. Too bad we can’t throw Vick in on that D.Hall trade.

By tnbird

March 20, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

Now, the Falcons need to get rid of Boley and Abraham. Then they won’t have any real football players. I think that will make some “so called” Falcon fans really happy.

By Unbiased_Blogger

March 20, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

MARS - You want some cheese with that Whine :)

By Joebrave

March 20, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this

mADDEN fOOL,that Is about the Most Idiotic thing I’ve read all day,and in the ATL,I read some real Stupid $hit!!!

Dude you need to seriously look in the Mirror for your answers,It’s staring back at your Thuggish Black @ssBITCH!!!!

By VickBeliever

March 24, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

All I can say if you are Black and friends with Mike Vick and currently on the roster you better watch your back. Looking at what has happen in the last month you better keep your options open because your days here are numbered. Trade DeAngelo and keep Keith Brookings…..Sad day…Good Luck Deangelo maybe you will be like Deion Sanders, Scott Case, Gerald Riggs, Brett Favre leave here and get a ring.

By VickBeliever

March 24, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

If we ever want the racist to come out all we have to do is say something about a black athelete in this city whether or not its good or bad.