DeAngelo Hall Isn’t Angry
November 5, 2008 by David Kindervater
Filed under Oakland Raiders
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As anticipated, Oakland Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall was released by the team today. NFL.com reported “DeAngelo was practical, saying he understood and was not angry.” Of course he understands. My guess is he’s elated to get out of the black hole:
“This is a blessing. I have learned it’s not all about the money. I’ve learned now it’s more about the team. Ain’t all money good money. I took the bait. I went for the money and I didn’t research the situation. But I don’t think I would trade this for the world. Just to meet (owner) Al Davis, to get to pick his brain, to know the kind of person he is and the impression he had on football is good for me to say that I know him.”
It’s pretty easy to say it isn’t about the money when you’ve got $8 million in your pocket. Just about any player in the National Football League would serve their time in Oakland for $1 million/game. At any rate, several teams have apparently already contacted DeAngelo and his agent about playing for them. Which comes as no surprise. DeAngelo still has the ability to be one of the best corners in the game. He’ll be in a new uniform soon.
Source: NFL.com
