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Should DeAngelo Hall always cover the top receiver?

September 21, 2010 - 05:00 AM
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In a not-so-delicate suggestion – in fact, it wasn't a suggestion at all – DeAngelo Hall assigned himself to the opposition's top receiver for the rest of the season. He hadn't run it by defensive coordinator Jim Haslett yet, but he didn't hesitate to tell reporters about his plan.

Bold, to be sure. But did he have a point?

The Texans' top receiver, Andre Johnson, ended up with 12 catches for 158 yards, and Hall rarely covered him. Most importantly, Johnson won a jump-ball touchdown that allowed the Texans to force overtime.

There's little doubt that Hall is the most talented corner on the Skins roster. But should the defensive scheme be redrawn to put Hall on the top receiver at all times? Or do you trust in Haslett's scheme and the other talent on the roster?

 

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  1. skinsnfishn skinsnfishn

    skinsnfishn fishnskins

    Sep 21, 2010 - 05:12:38 PM

    I don't know why you don't trust the line and put a safety to help with Johnson first. Hall coouldn't have done much with Johnson either. Good corner but a Darrel Green? I think not. Champ Bailey? Nope.

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