Chicken Wing '73 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Bills | Team interested in Royal Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:29:48 -0800 Jason La Canfora, of the Washington Post, reports the Buffalo Bills have showed significant interest in free agent TE Robert Royal (Redskins), according to league sources. ANyone a fan of the Skins that has seen this guy play more than a couple times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBills#1 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 The Tampa playoff game he was terrible. Nothing special at all, probably better suited as a backup in this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 The Tampa playoff game he was terrible. Nothing special at all, probably better suited as a backup in this league. 624169[/snapback] of course, we just need a veteran in here at that position thats all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stl Bills Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Don't know why we would waste the $$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Wing '73 Posted March 11, 2006 Author Share Posted March 11, 2006 Don't know why we would waste the $$$$$$ 624198[/snapback] What other TE's are out there? Draft is supposed to be well stocked but to get anyone who can be a starter you would probably need to use a 2nd rounder. I'm hoping Everett gets healthy and comes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Stone hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJPearl2 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Perfect!! What we need most is more average tight ends. Sign him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Found this breakdown of Royal's 2005 Season...Not exactly a glowing review... Royal 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stl Bills Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 REC YD Y/R TD FPT SEASON TOTAL 18 131 7.3 1 19 Game Summaries Week 1 vs CHI - Royal caught his lone pass for a first down on what ended up as the Redskins’ winning drive. The play was a play action, fake reverse in the red zone that left Royal wide open for a short pass. Week 2 at DAL - Royal was targeted on short out routes where he had some success. He showed decent hands and a willingness to not only take a hit, but to make one to attempt to gain extra yards after the catch. Week 4 vs SEA - Royal was used primarily in two tight end sets. Two of his targets came off play action fakes, one resulting in a touchdown from a power goal line formation. He caught both of his targets in the first half, but the pass thrown his way in the third quarter was an obvious drop. Week 5 at DEN - Royal failed to make an impact as Chris Cooley and James Thrash were used in his stead most of the game. He had an opportunity to catch a pass that would have led to an easy first down, but because of the weather conditions he was unable to hang on to the ball. Week 6 at KC - Royal was in the game as a blocking tight end. He didn’t catch a pass. Week 8 at NYG - Royal was targeted with the first pass of the game and dropped it, setting the stage for the rest of the game. Despite being targeted five times and seeing the field often because of an injury to Chris Cooley, Royal was not able to catch a pass. He displayed terrible hands and a jumpy nature, looking for defenders before securing the ball on a couple of occasions. Week 10 at TB - Royal returned from injury to start the game and was used mainly as a blocking tight end. He caught both passes thrown his way for short gains. Week 11 vs OAK - Royal was targeted in the end zone on a desperation heave from Mark Brunell. He was used mainly as a blocker. Week 12 vs SD - Royal’s name is mentioned here more for the negatives he had than anything. His offensive production was next to nothing, and he dropped easy passes all over the yard, including one for a potential first down late in the fourth quarter. Week 13 at STL - All of Royal’s four targets and like number of receptions came on the same drive in the third quarter. Week 14 at ARI - Royal caught two passes for 23 yards and had a third called back when he was unable to stay inbounds on a sideline catch. Week 15 vs DAL - Royal made an eight yard reception in the first quarter. He was hit hard on his next target. Week 16 vs NYG - Royal ran well after his only catch, gaining a first down. Week 19 at SEA - Royal officially caught three short passes for just three total yards. His first catch would have been better to have been a drop, since Royal caught a pass from a scrambling QB Mark Brunell that resulted in a six yard loss. Royal later added two short catches for nine total yards in the fourth quarter to bring his total yards to the plus side. He also lost his fourth catch, a six yard gain, due to a penalty. Sounds like almost as many drops as catches, I know its just for depth but we shouldn't sign this choad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I'd rather have Robert Redford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I'd rather have Robert Redford 624274[/snapback] I'd rather have Robert Conrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Just remember that Marv brought in a "no name" TE in 1985 who went onto be one of the, if not the best, TEs in team history. Of course there's question if Royal can be another Metzelaars but one telling stat is Royal has 5 TDs in 31 career receptions which tells me he is a solid red zone target that we desperately lack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I'd rather have a Royale with Cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexicanbills45 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Perfect!! What we need most is more average tight ends. Sign him up. 624223[/snapback] Me too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagmago Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Bills | Team interested in RoyalFri, 10 Mar 2006 19:29:48 -0800 Jason La Canfora, of the Washington Post, reports the Buffalo Bills have showed significant interest in free agent TE Robert Royal (Redskins), according to league sources. ANyone a fan of the Skins that has seen this guy play more than a couple times? 624165[/snapback] Knowing the Bills poorest organization in the last 8 or so years, we`ll probably sign this guy, WOOP-DEE-DO!........Thats all we need another mediocre football player who will do us no good.........We have waaaaaaaay better needs then a tightend.People!...........WE DO NOT NEED A TIGHT END!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Wing '73 Posted March 11, 2006 Author Share Posted March 11, 2006 Knowing the Bills poorest organization in the last 8 or so years, we`ll probably sign this guy, WOOP-DEE-DO!........Thats all we need another mediocre football player who will do us no good.........We have waaaaaaaay better needs then a tightend.People!...........WE DO NOT NEED A TIGHT END!!!!!!!!! 624335[/snapback] This is what they have to choose from this year as far as unrestricted FA's go... AFC TE's Dinkins, Darnell TE Pittsburgh Schobel, Matt TE Texas Christian Stewart, Tony TE Penn State Shea, Aaron TE Michigan Perry, Ed TE James Madison Rivers, Marcellus TE Oklahoma State Fauria, Christian TE Colorado Baker, Chris TE Michigan State Flemister, Zeron TE Iowa Williams, Randal TE New Hampshire Tuman, Jerame TE Michigan Peelle, Justin TE Oregon NFC TE's Gilmore, John TE Penn State Campbell, Dan TE Texas A&M Hall, Lamont TE Clemson Lewis, Chad TE Brigham Young Williams, Roland TE Syracuse Jones, Terry TE Alabama Moore, Dave TE Pittsburgh Kozlowski, Brian TE Connecticut Royal, Robert TE Louisiana State Vernon Davis is looking real tempting with that #8 pick. There is a better FA crop of DT's this year than TE's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Sounds like he could be the next Mark Campbell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Sounds like a guy who signs for the minimum and may or may not make it out of training camp. Whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJPearl2 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I'd rather have a Royale with Cheese. 624307[/snapback] Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Classic. 624437[/snapback] Nice Pulp Fiction usage!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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