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Denver Broncos running back Andre Hall has experienced the beginning of a breakthrough. After three preseason games, Hall leads all Bronco rushers with 24 carries and 113 yards.

Hall not only out gained Selvin Young, the projected starter at the outset of camp by 32 yards, Hall’s average of 4.7 yards exceeds Young’s average of 4.3 as well.

Even though Hall told reporters, subsequent to achieving that feat he would be satisfied just to play behind the incumbent, his agent Jonathan Kline is publicizing higher expectations.

Despite the fact that Hall bounced around from three teams in two years, and has struggled to legitimize himself among more touted backs, Hall’s performance is no surprise to Kline. Kline said as much via cell in our quick insider Q&A.

Josina: How about that Andre Hall, you must be thrilled by his performance. What do you have to say to people who underestimated your client?

Jonathan: He’s doing absolutely fantastic meeting my expectations. His last two years in college he was the leading rusher in his division. If you take a player, and they are the top player in that division, chances are they are going to be a top player if you move them up to the next step. That’s what we are seeing with Andre. He has good hands and feet. He was the third fastest at the combine the year of his draft class. He ran a 4.42 in the 40. The coach [Mike Shanahan] told him he is not playing in this final preseason game because they want to make sure they keep the top players on the team healthy-which is good.

[Reporters note: Hall, the 5’10 212 pound back, became the all-time leading rusher with 2,731 yards on 480 carries in two seasons at the University of South Florida. Hall also led Pinellas County in rushing with 1,742 yards and 26 touchdowns on 27 carries at Dixie Hollins high school in St. Petersburg Florida as well.]

Josina: So Hall has a history of being a leading performer on the field, but he’s struggled to accomplish that in the face of prejudice over his height as well right?

Jonathan: Throughout his N.F.L career they looked at him and said that he is not the biggest back in the league, but you don’t have to be the biggest back. You can’t tackle what you can’t catch. Andre is absolutely elusive through the line because he’s quick on his feet.

Josina: Andre told reporters after the Packers preseason game that he would be content with not being named the starter because it's still a chance to play. But you feel like he’s good enough to start for the Broncos right?

Jonathan: Yes and that will take place with production and having the numbers during the regular season. When the numbers are listed and compared to the Broncos and other players in the league, we are going to see Andre will be among the players at the top. I have confidence that he will show everybody he deserves to be a number one guy.

Josina: How much did Ryan Torain’s elbow injury during camp help your client to be put into the position that he’s in now? Torain is the Broncos’ 5th round draft pick out of ASU.

Jonathan: I believe whether they would have had Ryan in or not, Andre would have put up the numbers. Now we hope that Ryan gets better, and he that his injury is able to heal up quickly. We hope he joins the lineup again.

Josina: Last time I spoke with you, you were telling me to check out Hall’s website www.andre-hall.com. What can fans find on there?

Jonathan: We have wallpaper, biographical information, pictures, video. We also have his college highlight tape on there that we sent out to all the teams. Plus Andre has his own sporting goods line on there as well.

Josina: Oh, so now we have to spend money too huh? Just kidding.

Jonathan: It’s all about Andre Hall.

Josina: Cool! Thanks for your time.