Redskins Ready to Open Cheque Book for Hall

Last season the Oakland Raiders traded a 2008 2nd rounder and a 2009 5th rounder for DeAngelo Hall and then overpaid for his services big time. Signing him to a 7 year $70 Million contract only to release him 8 games into the season.

If that huge mistake wasn't enough of a warning, the Washington Redskins are ready to overpay for Hall's services too.

The agent for Hall will meet with Redskins officials next week at the combine workouts in Indianapolis to begin contract discussions. The team is likely to make a contract offer at that time. Keeping Hall with a deal will preclude him from testing the free-agent market beginning on Feb. 27.

Despite some past problems, Hall is generally viewed as a standout cover defender with enormous potential, who possesses great speed and athleticism. The two time pro-bowler started his career with the Atlanta Falcons who selected him 8th overall in the 1st round of the 2004 draft. Halls career has been marred by great plays and bone head on field decisions including a screaming match with-then- head coach Bobby Petrino after a fist fight with Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith.