Arizona Cardinals Free Agency: Should The Team Bring Max Hall Back?

by Tyler Nickel on Feb 10, 2012 11:27 AM MST in NFL Offseason/Free Agency

In the last episode of the free agency series, we asked whether or not the Arizona Cardinals should re-sign their third string quarterback, Richard Bartel. 70% of you, the voters, said yes, citing his comfort within the offense that the team runs and his relatively cheap cost. I would think that unless the team gets a rookie quarterback to sit for a few years, then Bartel will definitely be coming back.

Outside of Bartel and a rookie QB, there is also the option of Max Hall, who the Cardinals own the exclusive rights to. Hall injured his left shoulder before the 2011 season even began and was forced to have surgery on it. Because of that, he was placed on the waived-injured list, but was never technically released by the team. So since the Cardinals do have the opportunity to bring him back, should they? Let's find out after the jump.

Coming out of BYU as an undrafted free agent, Max Hall probably never thought that he would be starting three games for an NFL team in just his rookie season. That is exactly what happened when in 2010, quarterback Derek Anderson was benched in favor of Hall.

Hall played in a total of six games at quarterback for the Cardinals, in which time he passed for only one touchdown, threw six interceptions, fumbled five times and had a completion percentage of exactly 50%. Not the best numbers to have when you are trying to hold on to a starting QB job, I would think.

One thing that became a cliche when talking about Hall was that the kid had "moxie". This was highlighted after he (and mainly the stellar play of the defense) was able to steal a win at home over the New Orleans Saints. He played the game with a fire in his belly, but unfortunately, the talent level just wasn't there.

In my opinion, I would think that Hall is allowed to walk by the Cardinals and free to sign with any other team around the league. Whether or not another team would even be willing to sign him is another question, but I definitely do not foresee it being the Arizona Cardinals.

What do you think? Should the team consider re-signing Max Hall? Leave your comments below and don't forget to vote in the poll.

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Should the Arizona Cardinals re-sign quarterback Max Hall?

Yes

83 votes

No

357 votes

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Is this one a joke?

No longer trying to light Vince Carter on fire.

by Scott Howard on Feb 10, 2012 11:32 AM MST reply actions 3 recs

Hahaha I second that!

by defense_dad on Feb 10, 2012 11:39 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions

rec

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by Suns R Us on Feb 10, 2012 4:13 PM MST up reply actions

Hall

That experiment should be long over. It seemed like a great story but I don’t think he has what it takes to even be a back up in the NFL. Maybe CFL or Arena league

by defense_dad on Feb 10, 2012 11:42 AM MST via iPhone app reply actions

Look how big the ball,

looks in his little hands. i’m sure he is a great guy and a good human but at this point he is just a waste of a roster spot.

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by INSOMAN1ATIC on Feb 10, 2012 12:41 PM MST reply actions

There is a better chance

That it snows in AZ tomorrow.

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by Airwave on Feb 10, 2012 1:45 PM MST reply actions

Really need to say snows in PHX - above the mogian rim AZ gets snow all the time ;0

by Drullin'OverDaCards on Feb 10, 2012 3:13 PM MST up reply actions

I should have been more specific I guess

I know it snows in some areas. I don’t happen to live there hahahahahaha.

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by Airwave on Feb 10, 2012 3:33 PM MST up reply actions

Mogollon

that spelling is the way someone from the midwest would spell it.

by KDean75 on Feb 11, 2012 6:28 AM MST up reply actions

Guilty

by Drullin'OverDaCards on Feb 12, 2012 10:28 AM MST up reply actions

Wonder who is voting yes - somebody want to explain why?

by Drullin'OverDaCards on Feb 10, 2012 3:14 PM MST reply actions 2 recs

they must want more Ducie TD's

max hall human sacrifice of a fumble rooskie was classic tho

by J Steezy on Feb 10, 2012 3:41 PM MST up reply actions

This post makes Maximus sad

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by JoeCB1991 on Feb 10, 2012 4:57 PM MST reply actions

25 yes votes!!!

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by Jess Root on Feb 10, 2012 5:41 PM MST reply actions

Yes as a camp body...

But unless he scorches a D for 3 TD’s, 400 yards, and no turnovers then no past the 3rd preseason game.

by Alex Mann on Feb 10, 2012 7:02 PM MST reply actions

I say no, not even a camp body

I’d rather pick up an UDFA QB and see what they’ve got for camp rather than waste developing Max. He’s a great guy, but for the football team I’d rather take the chance of discovering a gem rather than polishing a turd. (Sorry Max, you’re still a great person, I just don’t think you can play in the NFL.)

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by CardsFan08 on Feb 10, 2012 8:18 PM MST up reply actions

I'm all about a late pick or UDFA at QB this year

by tw3kr on Feb 11, 2012 5:28 PM MST up reply actions

I'd even go mid draft....

If we somehow get a second round pick I’d use our 3rd round on Darron Thomas out of Oregon… I think he’ll go early in the second but if he’s there I say we should get him.

by Alex Mann on Feb 12, 2012 9:15 AM MST up reply actions

Rather then diss Max

I would just say with Skelton playing so well as a backup/starter to Kolb what’s the point? There are plenty of 3rd stringers out there with better resumes.

by MooseTheDog on Feb 10, 2012 8:37 PM MST reply actions

I voted YES!

But only to be an Ass.

by Fitz Fan on Feb 10, 2012 11:21 PM MST reply actions

There's no way he'd even be on the team

if he’d not injured his shoulder. He’ll not be back next year, may scrape in as a camp body, but I’d doubt that, he’s not going to develop any more, so why waste a space?

by EnglishCard on Feb 11, 2012 1:08 AM MST reply actions

o no please its a roster spot we can use and does not have the physical skills nor body qualities to be nfl quarterback. Just wish him the best say thanks for the effort

by naironpalm3 on Feb 11, 2012 7:22 AM MST reply actions

lets see...2009 season qb blunders

Max Hall as backup over Matt Leinert? That was the bottom line of the qb decisions of 2009. 2010 with no off-season the team gives away a second round pick and drc for an UNPROVEN commodity. Because of the investment in Kolb, Skeleton who shows promise has reps taken away. Now because of last year and several million invested in Kolb we will loose out on a chance at the greatest qb of all time. Who the Hell is running this organization? Bad qb evaluating! Agh!

by el_padrino on Feb 12, 2012 8:43 PM MST reply actions