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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants must think they have a shot at ending their four-year playoff drought.After bolstering their league-worst defense with the free agent signings of end Olivier Vernon, tackle Damon Snacks Harrison, linebacker Keenan Robinson and cornerback Janoris Jenkins and the re-signing of end Jason Pierre-Paul, the Giants dug into their pockets again on Thursday and signed unrestricted free agent cornerback Leon Hall.The signing of Hall a week after players reported to training camp gives new coach Ben McAdoo a veteran who knows how to play in the slot in passing situations.That was one of the big question marks in the revamped defense, while adding depth to the secondary.He is a versatile guy, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said Thursday. He is an experienced vet and I think he can bring some things to the package, so we can do some multiple things that maybe we didnt have a chance to do until this point.The Giants have come into camp debating whether to use either Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie, rookie Eli Apple or journeyman Trevin Wade in the slot, a position that combines coverage ability with a run-stopping capability.Hall did that in his nine seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, and was good at it.The Giants now have to get him ready. He had back surgery after last season. He worked out for the Giants on Wednesday, flew home to Cincinnati and returned to sign his new contract. He watched practice from the sideline on Thursday.Talent is definitely there, Hall said of the defense. I know that they expect better and I think that they will be better. This is the first practice Ive seen and they looked pretty good and I know the talent is there.Hall needs to learn the defense, the new terminology and to get used to playing with new teammates.Spagnuolo said that will take a little time. While Hall can play both inside and outside, he envisions that Hall will play inside.Its bitter-sweet, Hall said of leaving Cincinnati. It was a tough decision to make. Obviously, my family is back there, so thats number one. Like I said, I felt comfortable here and I felt good about where this team is going. I like Coach McAdoo and really what hes been doing since he got here. Like I said, I just went off my gut instincts and I feel comfortable here.Spagnuolo joked that with all the new additions, he is now under pressure.We are piecing it together, he said. The more talent you can get with really good coaching, the better chance you have of doing good.The defense was not good last season, finishing 32nd in the league. It failed to hold six games either late in the fourth quarter or in overtime.Linebacker Jonathan Casillas felt the defense let former coach Tom Coughlin down in a second consecutive 6-10 season that led to a coaching change.Its tough to swallow when you wear that number on your back, No. 32, Casillas said. Like I said we are all grown men, responsible and hungry human beings and we want to do better, and we will do better.A first-round draft pick of Cincinnati in 2007, Hall played all nine of his seasons with the Bengals, starting 109 of 125 games, including the playoffs. He had two interceptions last season, giving him 26 in his career. 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I do think hes going to be a very good head coach in this league.Asked to evaluate Bowles 2016 performance, he said, I think Todd is going to be a very good head coach in this league, and I think hes doing a good job now.Maccagnan, who was hired on the same day as Bowles in January 2015, doesnt have the power to fire Bowles. Under the organizational structure, he and Bowles report directly to owner Woody Johnson. They had no previous relationship before coming to the Jets. Together, they led the team to a 10-6 record last season, falling just short of the playoffs.?Maccagnan addressed a variety of topics during a 30-minute sit-down with reporters, including the future of cornerback Darrelle Revis, 31, whose play has noticeably declined.The Jets are paying him a team-high $17 million this season, yet Maccagnan stopped short of committing to Revis for 2017.There are glitches in his play, but he has played very well at times this year, Maccagnan said. We have six games to go. Well see how the season progresses, and well evaluate it at the end of tthe season.ddddddddddddMaccagnans first big splash as general manager was bringing Revis back to the Jets, signing him to a five-year, $70 million contract. Hes due to make $15 million in 2017, including $6 million fully guaranteed.Maccagnan said he doesnt regret the contract.Revis has no interceptions and only two pass breakups and has struggled in at least three games. If the Jets decide to keep him, they almost certainly will ask him to take a pay cut.Darrelle, obviously, has set a very high standard in how hes played in his past, Maccagnan said. We still think hes a good football player. We still think hes done good things for us this year.Im sure, if you ask him, there are certain plays hed like to have back. Those are questions well answer at the end of the season.Revis has been criticized by fans and media for not giving full effort on a couple of plays in which he appeared to shy away from tackles. Maccagnan said hes happy with Revis effort but added, Im sure some plays hed like to have back, but you watch a lot of other plays where he does give effort.Maccagnan defended the Muhammad Wilkerson contract (five years, $86 million), saying hes pleased to have the Pro Bowl defensive end under contract even though hes not producing. Wilkerson also was disciplined for missing a walk-through practice and showing up late for meetings. ' ' '