WP: Hall Suffers Leg Injury Again, Is Uncertain(MERGED)

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/11/AR2005091101118_pf.html

Hall Suffers Leg Injury Again, Is Uncertain

After Three Field Goals, He Strains Right Quadriceps

By Jason La Canfora

Washington Post Staff Writer

Monday, September 12, 2005; E15

The rush of kicking three perfect field goals yesterday afternoon -- accounting for all of the Washington Redskins' offense in a 9-7 opening day victory over Chicago -- had long since faded, and agony befell every pore of John Hall's face. Hall had been something of a hero in his first game back from a season-ending injury, but the uncertainty of when he will be able to kick again trumped any lingering joy.

Hall, 31, strained his right quadriceps on his final kickoff of the game, suffering the same injury that wrecked his 2004 season. Bubba Tyer, the Redskins' director of sports medicine, said it was too soon to put a timetable on Hall's return, but his words were ominous. "It's not good," Tyer said. "We know from his history with it that it's not good."

For Hall, that means a significant early-season injury for the second straight year, and for the Redskins it means another potential special teams crisis while they scramble to audition kickers yet again. "I pretty much worked my butt off to get back," Hall said. "I'm disappointed, but we've got a good medical staff, so we'll see what happens."

Coach Joe Gibbs was in contact with special teams coach Danny Smith after the game, telling him to put together a short list of potential replacements (Jeff Chandler, beaten out by Hall in the preseason, might be an option). Hall was limited to eight games last season -- he missed five games in October and November and was placed on injured reserve Dec. 16. His replacements, Chandler and Ola Kimrin, made just 11 of 18 attempts.

"We told Danny to get right on it," Gibbs said, "and we told our trainers to get right on it and try to get us some kind of feeling."

Hall, who signed a hefty free agent contract before the 2003 season, gave the Redskins a 3-0 lead midway through the second quarter, converting a field goal from 40 yards. He was called on again with a minute left in the half, and was true from 43 yards out. He nailed what turned out to be the game-winning kick late in the third quarter, a 19-yard chip shot.

It was on the ensuing kickoff that the injury occurred. Hall said he felt the twinge after striking the ball. When asked if he could have made another kick if necessary, he mustered a positive response -- "Sure, yeah, of course" -- but his body language told a different story. With the Redskins not playing again until Monday, Hall is hopeful that a week of treatment could help.

"We'll see what happens," Hall said. "We don't really know how extensive it is, so we'll wait and see."

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Hall Suffers Leg Injury Again, Is Uncertain

After Three Field Goals, He Strains Right Quadriceps

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/11/AR2005091101118.html

By Jason La Canfora

Washington Post Staff Writer

Monday, September 12, 2005; Page E15

The rush of kicking three perfect field goals yesterday afternoon -- accounting for all of the Washington Redskins' offense in a 9-7 opening day victory over Chicago -- had long since faded, and agony befell every pore of John Hall's face. Hall had been something of a hero in his first game back from a season-ending injury, but the uncertainty of when he will be able to kick again trumped any lingering joy.

Hall, 31, strained his right quadriceps on his final kickoff of the game, suffering the same injury that wrecked his 2004 season. Bubba Tyer, the Redskins' director of sports medicine, said it was too soon to put a timetable on Hall's return, but his words were ominous. "It's not good," Tyer said. "We know from his history with it that it's not good."

The Redskins' John Hall (10), watching his 43-yard field goal, was injured on his final kickoff of the game. The same injury spoiled his 2004 season. (By Toni L. Sandys -- The Washington Post)

For Hall, that means a significant early-season injury for the second straight year, and for the Redskins it means another potential special teams crisis while they scramble to audition kickers yet again. "I pretty much worked my butt off to get back," Hall said. "I'm disappointed, but we've got a good medical staff, so we'll see what happens."

Coach Joe Gibbs was in contact with special teams coach Danny Smith after the game, telling him to put together a short list of potential replacements (Jeff Chandler, beaten out by Hall in the preseason, might be an option). Hall was limited to eight games last season -- he missed five games in October and November and was placed on injured reserve Dec. 16. His replacements, Chandler and Ola Kimrin, made just 11 of 18 attempts.

"We told Danny to get right on it," Gibbs said, "and we told our trainers to get right on it and try to get us some kind of feeling."

Hall, who signed a hefty free agent contract before the 2003 season, gave the Redskins a 3-0 lead midway through the second quarter, converting a field goal from 40 yards. He was called on again with a minute left in the half, and was true from 43 yards out. He nailed what turned out to be the game-winning kick late in the third quarter, a 19-yard chip shot.

It was on the ensuing kickoff that the injury occurred. Hall said he felt the twinge after striking the ball. When asked if he could have made another kick if necessary, he mustered a positive response -- "Sure, yeah, of course" -- but his body language told a different story. With the Redskins not playing again until Monday, Hall is hopeful that a week of treatment could help.

"We'll see what happens," Hall said. "We don't really know how extensive it is, so we'll wait and see."

[McMetal]

It's going to be hard to avoid that dreaded "injury-prone" tag now. Too bad...he has been a beast when healthy.

Wonder what Ola is up to?

[DonMagicJuan]

ola? lol...i remember him! haha..

we need Chip Lowmiller back, hell, morten anderson did it right?

[RVAbrendan]

Ola is with Tennessee right?

I love John Hall, I hope he can play.

[BraveWarrior]

:doh:

Why don't the Skins get a punter who can do the kickoffs so John Hall doesn't have to do it? Or carry 2 kickers, like the Colts.

[Mr. S]

crap, we cannot lose Hall again, Jeff Chandler did not impress in pre-season. This is not good news.

[hercules]

:doh:

Why don't the Skins get a punter who can do the kickoffs so John Hall doesn't have to do it? Or carry 2 kickers, like the Colts.

With this team's injury history at kicker, carrying 2 wouldn't be a bad idea.

[dreamingwolf]

we need a kicker that isnt susceptable to the vodoo of unsigned kickers, damn unsigned kickers and their voodoo dolls

[halter91]

In the famous words of Homer Simpson....

D'OH!!!!!!

[kappaluvacee]

It might be time to think about a permanent replacement for Hall.

[ntotoro]

Can Groom place kick?

[Blondie]

Who ever can kick........I hope they are ready for Dallas.

Blondie

[Carlito Sway]

For this team, with this O, with these QBs . . . this is disasterous.

[rdsknbill]

Doesn't this guy stretch, or are his legs just that fragile? Man what a bummer :doh:

[More Complete]

This is a real blow to the team. Just when you thought we had our kicking game under control this happens. Anyone know if Mark Mosley is free?

[kingdaddy]

This is baaaaaaaaaaaaaad news. Hall was our best weapon yesterday. Teams that struggle to score TD's need good kickers.

[LWC]

Depending on the severity, an option could be to cut a position player and get a kicker in here for the Dallas game. That would give Hall 2 full weeks to rest up with the Bye week upcoming after Monday night.

Now, who would be the first person to be cut?? Hmmm Hmmmm. That might be a tough one. TIC....

[skinzplay]

A General Manager would have recognized that such an injury, particularly to a kicker, can re-appear easily. That same General Manager (if we had one) would have brought in a punter with kickoff experience to challenge Tupa during the offseason so that Hall would be used exclusively for doing what he does best (and so very well), which is kick field goals and extra points.

[Riggo-toni]

3rd time for us in 6 years. :doh:

Do Hall and Conway drink from the same water fountain?

[skinzplay]

Now, who would be the first person to be cut?? Hmmm Hmmmm. That might be a tough one. TIC....

Antonio Brown

[Gallen5862]

Did we bring Chandler or any other kicker in for a tryout today?

[jimster]

A General Manager would have recognized that such an injury, particularly to a kicker, can re-appear easily. That same General Manager (if we had one) would have brought in a punter with kickoff experience to challenge Tupa during the offseason so that Hall would be used exclusively for doing what he does best (and so very well), which is kick field goals and extra points.

a general manager would also know what calls not run because he would know before hand that someone might get injured. right? :laugh:

[skinzplay]

I said a GM, not Nostradamus.

Seriously, though, I just think, as far as personnel evaluation goes, a GM would have thought about Hall's age, his injury last year, and the need to save him. His injuries year were mostly born of having to tackle people because the special teams unit was so bad. Hopefully that problem is remedied. We can't afford to lose Hall, especially if yesterday's offensive output is any indication of what the season holds.

[jrfriedm]

This is really bad news for us!!!! If Hall is out for more than two weeks we're going to have a real problem scoring points I'm afraid.