Cromartie signs with bolts
 

going by the slotting theory, shouldn't this speed up Hali's signing?

Hopefully. I expect it to get done before camp (knock on wood).

I would be a nice end to the offseason to see a Hali signing today in prep for tomorrows beginning of camp.

This just prompted a thought...does the start of camp officially start the football season or does the season start with the first preseason game? I like to think it's the former.

It depends. The football season officially begins when there's an official thread officially signifying the official start of the season. Officially.