ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - DeAngelo Hall says he "might have been a little overzealous" when he criticized the coaching staff in an expletive-filled rant following the Washington Redskins' loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

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Hall said Wednesday that he met with coach Mike Shanahan and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett and came away understanding why Haslett called for an all-out blitz on third-and-21 late in Monday night's 18-16 loss. Tony Romo spotted the blitz and completed a 30-yard pass to Dez Bryant, setting up the game-winning field goal.

Hall says he could have done a better job defending Bryant on the play. Hall also says he needs to watch what he says now that he's a team captain.

Hall stands by his argument that he shouldn't have received a facemask penalty on the play.

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