"I'm doing everything I can to make this team," Hall said. "That's why I want to be as versatile as possible. I know it's a numbers game. If I can find a niche anywhere, I'm looking for that way to help this team out. That's all I want to do. Just help this team win games."
Hall did a little bit of everything in the Eagles' 28-27 preseason win over Jacksonville last night. Returned punts and kickoffs, played wide receiver and even lined up at running back for a couple of plays.
He had a 22-yard run around right end late in the third quarter out of a three-wide receiver, one-back set. Hauled in a 57-yard pass from fellow rookie Mike Kafka early in the fourth quarter. Was sure-handed on punt returns and was decisive on kickoff returns.
"We were going to give him the opportunity to play all the positions," head coach Andy Reid said. "I thought he excelled at all of them. He was a secure catcher on punts and made good decisions. He had a couple of nice catches. And he had a nice run. He had a good night."
Hall isn't naive. He knows he's fighting an uphill battle to make this team. He knows he has to make the most of every opportunity he gets in the preseason. And even then, it may not be enough. Even then, his best hope may end up being a spot on the team's practice squad.
"I'm concentrating every play," Hall said. "The more reps you get, the more comfortable you get at the receiver position. I'm not having to think as much when I go out there. I'm thinking about what I have to do before or the route or my steps. I'm just playing. From the OTAs and minicamps to now, that's the biggest change. I'm just [more] comfortable."
