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[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by SkinsandWolverines

Robert Royal was a total joke for the skins. He lost the game against the chargers for us in 05 entirely on his own. I remember wanting him to die.

I don't think he was a total joke. He wasn't a quality starter, but he was serviceable. If you don't believe me, maybe you will take Joe Gibbs word for it (who seemed to think enough of Royal to designate him our starter). While the Chargers game was a disaster for Royal, no player should be defined by one bad game.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I don't think he was a total joke. He wasn't a quality starter, but he was serviceable. If you don't believe me, maybe you will take Joe Gibbs word for it (who seemed to think enough of Royal to designate him our starter). While the Chargers game was a disaster for Royal, no player should be defined by one bad game.

And he did rebound the following week with a good effort against the Rams.

So he had a bad game, big deal, who doesn't at some point?

You are absolutely right SGG, he shouldn't be defined by that one game. He is an average tight end in this league, but let's not crucify him over one freaking game.