During his long career in the NFL, DeAngelo Hall became a beloved player for the Washington Redskins.
In 10 seasons as a defensive back in Washington D.C., Hall hauled in 23 interceptions and three touchdowns. Though his time with the Redskins was often plagued by injuries, he still managed to be a source of stability for the franchise over the years.
Now that he is retired from the game, it hasn’t changed his desire to contribute to his former team. The only thing that’s different this time around is that he wishes to do so as a part of the front office.
According to a piece from NBC Sports Washington’s JP Finlay, Hall is throwing his name into the ring of potential candidates to help remake the front office in Washington. It is a managerial team that has faced much criticism over the past decade, and it could be in line for a big shakeup this offseason, with Team President Bruce Allen rumored to not be long for the job.
“I’ve always wanted to be a part of this front office and help make the Redskins a dominant team again,” Hall said, via NBC Sports Washington.
Hall doesn’t have experience working in the front office of an NFL team yet, but since his retirement in 2017, he has spent his time as an analyst for the NFL Network, and he is still closely connected to the game. He may not possess the experience that many front office personnel has, but he knows what the importance of a veteran presence can mean to young players, and he knows player personnel. Multiple young players in the NFL, including Washington’s star cornerback Quinton Dunbar, have credited Hall as one of the reasons they were able to find success in the NFL, as he helped them grow in their early days in the league. Dunbar even changed his number to 23 after Hall retired.
According to NBC Sports Washington, Hall made it clear that he is not trying to oust Allen for the job, and that he would be happy in any front-office position, as long as he is able to contribute to his former team and hopefully help lead them back to greatness. However, if Allen were to leave, Hall would be a great name to replace him.
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