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04-25-2007, 01:45 PM #1
Dante Hall to the Rams
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams' long search for a return man ended Wednesday when the team acquired Dante Hall from Kansas City in exchange for a fifth-round pick in this weekend's draft.
"We have filled a need with one of the top players in football at his specialty, returning punts and kicks," Rams coach Scott Linehan said. "Dante will fit nicely on our special teams and can be utilized as a receiver in certain situations."
The trade could have draft-day implications. The Rams had expressed strong interest in Ohio State's Ted Ginn Jr., as much for his return ability as for his resume as a receiver. St. Louis also has several needs on defense.
As part of the trade, the teams swapped positions in the third round -- the Chiefs moving up to 82nd overall, the Rams down to 84th.
"We have to get younger, and the only way you can do that is through the draft," Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said. "You're going to have to give up something to get something."
The trade also gives Kansas City seven draft choices.
ESPN.com - NFL - Rams boost kick-return game, deal for Chiefs' Hall
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04-25-2007, 02:05 PM #2
Steal for a 5th round pick.
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04-25-2007, 02:32 PM #3
eh, maybe...was he that big of an impact last year? i think maybe what this says...or at least tells me...is the chiefs are looking at Teddy Ginn and he would fill in the WR/PR/KR role...so get something for Hall.
Put it this way...i dont think i'd be happy if my team traded a 5th rounder for basically just a return specialist...unless his name is Devin Hester. Maybe Hall of a few years ago but he doesn't seem to be as imactful the last year or two.
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04-25-2007, 03:29 PM #4
The Chiefs are reportedly shopping Larry Johnson around as well to get more picks in an attempt to fill more of their needs.
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04-25-2007, 03:49 PM #5
The question is, how many 5th round picks have an immediate impact on a team vice how many that don't? Hall will be an above average return man and fill in at WR. I would gladly trade a 5th round pick for a guy that will help right away and fill a hole.
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04-25-2007, 10:28 PM #6
I dont forsee this as a true statement so thats why I didnt post the rumor...i believe this is a rumor the chiefs through the reporter started in hopes of maybe having a team come in and totally overpay for him or something...i dont buy that he is being shopped.
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04-25-2007, 10:29 PM #7
It was reported on rotoworld who is usually spot on. I don't think they'll go through with it but I do believe that they're talking to people to see what's out there.
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04-25-2007, 10:33 PM #8
I agree with Mike. Give me a guy who knows what he is doing and you know will make the squad. But not sure I'd have done all the other stuff like switching 3rd rounders. KC is just a lost season yet again. Croyle better be ready to play this year!!!!
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04-25-2007, 11:13 PM #9
no no, jeff....i know its being reported...but i think its more of a fake/throw out info from a reporter who is connected with the chiefs as a ploy then anything else.
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Originally Posted by Mike 
