Dolphins express interest in free agent cornerbacks

[Perfect72]

According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins have expressed interestin free agent cornerbacks Leon Hall and Antonio Cromartie.

The Dolphins internally have discussed unsigned veteran corners Leon Hall and Antonio Cromartie. The only 2015 full-time cornerback starters, below the age of 35, that are still available are Cromartie and Arizona’s Jerraud Powers

(Miami has not pursued Powers to this point).


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Miami still has a glaring need at cornerback, despite the addition of Byron Maxwell and Xavien Howard this offseason. In year’s past, Vance Joseph has been able to get the most out of his cornerbacks. Whether or not Xavien Howard earns the start opposite of Maxwell, a veteran cornerback would be a welcomed addition to the team’s secondary.

Leon Hall

In 2007, Leon Hall was the Bengals’ first-round draft pick. Through his professional career, Hall recorded 26 interceptions. Unfortunately, only four of those interceptions have come over the last three seasons. In addition, Hall also combined for 415 tackles and 105 passes defended. At 5’11, 195-pounds, Hall might not be the biggest corner, but he plays with a chip on his shoulder. His skill-set makes him the perfect fit for the Dolphins’ attacking defense. With familiarity in Joseph’s system, Hall’s learning curve would be minimal. Adding Leon Hall seems like any easy decision, one that may inevitably come down to what kind of contract the nine-year veteran is searching for. He would be a great addition to a Dolphins’ secondary that struggled in 2015.

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[spiketex]

Ex-Bengal Hall is the one to go for because of his understanding in what Vance Joseph is trying to build.

 

[royalshank]

Who's the better player overall? I think Cromartie but I've watched him play more than Hall so I don't have a good perspective.

 

[phinzfan21]

Hall certainly seems to make the most sense. Wonder how much salary would play a factor though in they choose?

 

[The New Guy]

If the money is right, I would sign them both. I'm just not comfortable with Maxwell and a rookie as the starting duo.

 

[AphexPhin]

Would be all about getting Leon Hall on the team. He would help out a lot

 

[DuderinoN703]

Ravens signed Powers so Cromartie and Hall are it.

 

[ChrisEAS]

Cromartie used to be awesome, what happened?

 

[Aqua Shadow]

Does cromartie fit as far as size? Maybe at this point in free agency you can't be so picky

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[DuderinoN703]

Cromartie used to be awesome, what happened?

He's a human so he aged.

 

[Kingdom Come]

Ravens signed Powers so Cromartie and Hall are it.

Chris Culliver is only 27. He was one of the best CB's in the league in 2014. 2015 was a huge debacle for him in many ways. Torn ACL and MCL last November 25th. He may have to start on the PUP, but if this guy gets his life in order, he could be a legitimate possibility at acquiring a truly elite talent for peanuts.

 

[Kingdom Come]

Another thing with Culliver is that he is an experienced DB and has played safety very successfully in the past.

He is also a world class sprinter, 10.6 something I think, so even if he loses a step with the injuries, he will probably still be plenty fast.

He is also 6'0" 200 lbs. and is an expert in press man....https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...ok-at-new-redskins-cornerback-chris-culliver/

 

[Tannchise]

He is pretty alpha


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[Kdawg954]

Cro would be stupid not to sign here but with all those kids he may be looking for more than he is worth. He is early 30's, so he could do a one year deal and possibly play well enough to nab a 2 year deal at 5 million AAV.

 

[Hc90]

He is pretty alpha


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Man this whole Alpha thing has really gotten blown out of proportion now. Gotta let Grier know