(Merged Thread) Robert Royal

[Stacks42]

Cut Robert Royal? Sh*t put in Kowalski, at least he doesnt drop everthing thrown his way. Discuss....

[jdlea]

I agree, it's time to cut Robert Royal. He can't catch or block, he's pretty much useless.

[backrow]

Originally Posted by jdlea

I agree, it's time to cut Robert Royal. He can't catch or block, he's pretty much useless.

Robert Royal = Useless!!

[RiggoDrill]

Not to totally disagree with the train of this thread, but Robert Royal was not drafted as a pass catching tight end, he was drafted to be a special teamer and a blocking end (yes, those actually exist - ever hear of Rick Walker?). Injuries and other players not being up to par with the offense (Johnson, Kozlowski) have forced the coaches to use him in areas where he is not well suited, ie. pass catching. Yesterday was not the first game where he dropped multiple passes either. He is a solid, if unspectacular blocker, which is why he is still on the team.
I would cut him though, I'm sure thay can find someone to block as well, if not better.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by RiggoDrill

Not to totally disagree with the train of this thread, but Robert Royal was not drafted as a pass catching tight end, he was drafted to be a special teamer and a blocking end (yes, those actually exist - ever hear of Rick Walker?). Injuries and other players not being up to par with the offense (Johnson, Kozlowski) have forced the coaches to use him in areas where he is not well suited, ie. pass catching. Yesterday was not the first game where he dropped multiple passes either. He is a solid, if unspectacular blocker, which is why he is still on the team.
I would cut him though, I'm sure thay can find someone to block as well, if not better.

This doesn't sound like a blocking TE to me:

College:
At LSU, he finished his career with 59 receptions for 707 yards (12.0 avg) and seven touchdowns while starting 24 of 42 games.

His reception and yardage totals rank third in school history among tight ends while his seven scores rank second.

2001 Season: As a big, athletic tight end, Royal was often used by LSU to stretch the defense. He is a solid route runner and is considered a very effective pass catcher with an impressive burst heading upfield.

Besides, does anyone really think Spurrier was drafting a TE with blocking in mind? LOL Please.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

He definately made some key drops for the Chargers.

[Redskin]

yep no doubt he had a bad game today but he has also gotten key touchdowns for the redskins

[skinsguy]

I've been disappointed with Robert Royal for some time. What about what's his name, Johnson, #87? I say give him some more playing time and see what he can do for us.

[mooby]

for once, i will agree that we need to get rid of him. he drops way too many easy passes, he can't block for shit.

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

Cut

[56FAN]

Sorry to say but he's got to go.

[Bozzy]

I agree. He always drops passes.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Maybe I have a chance to finally make the Redskins' roster. I have two hands, two legs, and two eyes to help me catch the ball.....something Mr. Royal As-hole can't say.

[That Guy]

johnson looked REALLY slow... that said he was 1/1 on passes throw his way... which is better than 1/5 or whatever royal's stats were. TE #2 is still a need. at least jacobs caught his balls and put up reasonable if not good numbers today... 44yards is about where patten was.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by That Guy

johnson looked REALLY slow... that said he was 1/1 on passes throw his way... which is better than 1/5 or whatever royal's stats were. TE #2 is still a need. at least jacobs caught his balls and put up reasonable if not good numbers today... 44yards is about where patten was.

Sellers being out hurt us a bit.