Lurker Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Marv just signed his "Pete Metzalaars." Pete paved the may for many of Thurman's runs during the SB years, but averaged just 26 catches per year during his career. Maybe Royal's going to fill that role on this team. It wasn't his dependable pass catching abilities that endeared Metzelaars to Bills coaches however, as it was his excellent blocking, that cemented him to the Bills roster for 10 seasons. With his massive frame it was very difficult for opposing linebackers to shed a Metzelaars block, to make a tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I'd much rather see Marv go out and sign his Kent Hull or Howard Ballard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Marv just signed his "Pete Metzalaars." Pete paved the may for many of Thurman's runs during the SB years, but averaged just 26 catches per year during his career. Maybe Royal's going to fill that role on this team. 624819[/snapback] Or maybe he just signed his "Butch Rolle". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Hmmmm just noticed something. The day we released Adams, Milloy and Campbell, the news of Adams release leaked out early...but the Bills didnt make an official statement until much later and announced that not just Adams was cut, but Milloy and Campbell as well. Its already been leaked that Royal has signed, and that Davis and Triplett came in for a visit...I've got to wonder if the reason Royal's signing hasnt been made "official" yet by BB.com is because they have more signings to announce in a big bunch later tonight? Just a theory... 624757[/snapback] My own theory just got shot to hell Bills officially announce the Royal signing http://www.buffalobills.com/news/news.jsp?news_id=3636 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 CajunBillsBacker we need your input here since you are the LSU fan of this board.Tell us how great or how bad this signing was. 624811[/snapback] Interesting you ask buddy. I haven't paid much attention to RR since he went to the NFL. Royal was never really a big time reciever at LSU, but he was an excellent blocker. He won't light up the scoreboard, but he will do alot of little things, that will make our RB's job alot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I checked snap.stats.com and they didn't have a stat for passes dropped. I wish they did so I could verify how bad his hands are myself. Not that I don't trust you guys...I just don't trust ANYONE! 624686[/snapback] I dunno... I live in the heart of Redskin country and we get all the games, like em or not. I remember lotsa drops for Royal this past year, and I'm not talking about tough, lay-out type chances. I'm talking ball floating down in the flat like a butterfly landing in his hands, and then proceeding to the turf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 8 pages on Royal's signing today on the Skins board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 8 pages on Royal's signing today on the Skins board. 624975[/snapback] Those 'Skins posters make the folks around here look like a bunch of PhD's. Are those the people giving Snyder that big revenue advantage? Some real pearls of wisdom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 bills fans were saying phat pat was over paid and washed up, and he had f all for stats too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dive Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Ease up folks......How many QB's has this guy gone through in DC? By all accounts the guy, a starter, can block, but wait we see the guy in one playoff game against the eventual NFC Champion, drop some balls and WE label him as "stone hands"! We really ought not to go to crazy here, WE are more like Sgt Shultz than Vince Lombardi.....Really folks, we know Nut-ting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 So I guess this means Matt Schoebel probably won't be coming to Buffalo, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 2004 story on Royal "Robert is very conscientious and smart," Gibbs said. "He has worked extremely hard. Even when he wasn't starting, he was committed all the time in practice." It was that commitment and work ethic in practice that earned Royal a chance to excel in Gibbs' offense. "We kept seeing him out here making plays at practice," Gibbs said. "We think he is a young guy who really has some potential." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 ESPN's Scouts Inc report on Royal: Grade: 59 | Alert: None Comment: He is a willing blocker and gives good effort to maintain the block. As a receiver, he came off the ball with good releases and was able to get into his routes quickly. He finds the soft spot in the zone coverage. He will catch the ball away from his body and he has shown he can make the tough catch in traffic. Runs with power after the catch. However, Royal is not going to make a lot of big plays and he is not what you are looking for as a blocking TE. He can not anchor the point of attack. He gets physically manhandled. He does not sustain his blocks , loses his balance and is on the ground, gets cross-faced and does not get any movement at the POA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Is it too late for Marv to do a deal with Cleveland and bring in a Tight End we've all heard of - Kellen Winslow Jr. Now signing HIM would shut up all of Marv's detractors. No doubt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee goes the roller coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Chief Navy Pride Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee goes the roller coaster. 625482[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 You're all a bunch of savages, you know that? I mean...the guy is a 76 in Madden! Shouldn't that be enough for all of you? 624701[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 ESPN's Scouts Inc report on Royal: Grade: 59 | Alert: None Comment: He is a willing blocker and gives good effort to maintain the block. As a receiver, he came off the ball with good releases and was able to get into his routes quickly. He finds the soft spot in the zone coverage. He will catch the ball away from his body and he has shown he can make the tough catch in traffic. Runs with power after the catch. However, Royal is not going to make a lot of big plays and he is not what you are looking for as a blocking TE. He can not anchor the point of attack. He gets physically manhandled. He does not sustain his blocks , loses his balance and is on the ground, gets cross-faced and does not get any movement at the POA. 625196[/snapback] I hope this isn't accurate(especially the part in bold) because if so, the Bills just ate up a couple of million in cap space(for the next 5 years) for a TE that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I hope this isn't accurate(especially the part in bold) because if so, the Bills just ate up a couple of million in cap space(for the next 5 years) for a TE that... 625550[/snapback] Scouts Inc. profiles are usually based on the prior year play, so unless they've updated them already for '05, this analysis may refer to the 2004 season which was Royal's first year as a starter. Clinton Portis' YPC went from 3.8 in '04 to 4.3 in '05, so it's possible Royal's improvement as a blocker may have helped factor into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 So I guess this means Matt Schoebel probably won't be coming to Buffalo, huh? 625144[/snapback] He signed with the Eagles - for less $$$, I think. Cincy Enquirer 3/12/06 Mark Curnutte: "Tight end Matt Schobel - who had 90 receptions, nine for touchdowns, in four seasons with the Bengals - agreed to a five-year deal with the Eagles. Schobel will receive $1.8 million to sign and will be introduced Monday in Philadelphia. He will work behind starter L.J. Smith in an offense that often uses a two-tight end set." http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art.../603120413/1066 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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