Hall’s extension is for three years and $45.75 million, making him the third-highest paid running back in the league behind Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey. After four solid seasons, Hall hopes a stronger supporting cast can help increase his production to a level commensurate with his new salary.
“I feel like I’m the only quarterback that’s consistently a top-10 quarterback in the league that hasn’t always been in the best position,” he said. “I feel like right now (head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey) … really put me in a position with all the guys that we brought in and the team that we’re building around us to really flourish and for me to be myself.
“God willing, we stay healthy and everything goes as planned, I feel like this could be my best season, for sure.”
Hall called his time with the Jets a “roller coaster” so far, but that he plans to continue “to show up every day, be the same guy and show my teammates how much love I have for them and how I’m going to play for them” every game.
Hall has endured a tough time alongside wide receiver Garrett Wilson, suffering through four consecutive double-digit loss seasons. However, Hall believes the Jets’ two best offensive players now have their best chance to prove their worth after their contract extensions.
“… Everybody knows we’re here for the long haul and we’re prepared to deal with the good, the bad, the ugly, but also the positives as well,” Hall said. “So I think for me and G, it’s like we want to show who we are and what we can do on a consistent basis so bad, and we feel like we’re finally getting into a position and our coaches are getting us into a position where we can really just take the stress cap off and just be ourselves.”