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diehard · 08-09-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Royster is the guy I know was on their radar leading up to the draft. I don't know if Helu was as well or if they were surprised to get him.

My guess is Helu has the advantage, based on what I've heard so far (and what I'm sure everyone else has too). But it does seem that we're dismissing Royster awfully quickly. And I suspect that has as much to do with the fact he's a Penn State RB than anything else.

In the meantime, read more hatterade from the media on the Redskins (particularly Roy Helu)

NFL.com news: Under-the-radar rookies poised to impress during preseason

That's informative insight but, until this team starts to find/develop/play late round gems, Royster is in the barrell with all the other previously wasted picks.

Lotus · 08-09-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Royster is the guy I know was on their radar leading up to the draft. I don't know if Helu was as well or if they were surprised to get him.

My guess is Helu has the advantage, based on what I've heard so far (and what I'm sure everyone else has too). But it does seem that we're dismissing Royster awfully quickly. And I suspect that has as much to do with the fact he's a Penn State RB than anything else.

In the meantime, read more hatterade from the media on the Redskins (particularly Roy Helu)

NFL.com news: Under-the-radar rookies poised to impress during preseason

Penn St has nothing to do with it for me. I'm higher on Helu because he's much faster (possible home runs) and because I think he is a natural in Shanny's system. But if I am wrong and Royster kills it, then 3 cheers for him.

Hog1 · 08-09-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Of course we have. See my sig for further details.

I think you're on.....their radar..

FRPLG · 08-09-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Interesting to see Gaffney listed as a #1 reciever.
If that pans out to the season start it makes the Jarmon trade somewhat brilliant.

I thought the same earlier today. If Gaffney ends up being decent for us as 2/3 WR and Hightower contributes like everyone seems to think he can then we'd have traded Jarmon and Holliday...one guy who'd have been fighting for a spot and another who MAY have been fighting for a spot...for two starting offensive weapons. It's way too early to say really but when projecting it out those trades look about as good as can be in the NFL (value wise).

FRPLG · 08-09-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So we've all decided Royster will be a non-factor?

Hard to tell where he finds a spot barring a surprise cut.

SmootSmack · 08-10-2011, 04:00 PM

I'd been hearing that Royster's strength seemed to be with pass blocking this summer...and then I read this

Redskins Roster Hopefuls: Evan Royster « CBS Washington

Seems like that's where he thinks he may have an advantage if he works hard at it

NLC1054 · 08-10-2011, 04:47 PM

The Redskins carried four running backs at times last season right? Three active guys and one inactive?

I think Royster has the potential to make the roster as the fourth guy. If K-Wil really is moving to fullback, anyway. I think people are underestimating him, and what I've heard bout him coming out of camp has been mostly positive. And he has a leg up in blocking.

Torain's out, it seems, until at least week 2 with his injury. Boom. That's Royster's roster spot right there. He might at least be active that first game.

Helu's got the speed, but Royster's got the vision and the pass blocking. I think this is one of the more underrated position battles there is.

tryfuhl · 08-10-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'd been hearing that Royster's strength seemed to be with pass blocking this summer...and then I read this

Redskins Roster Hopefuls: Evan Royster « CBS Washington

Seems like that's where he thinks he may have an advantage if he works hard at it

And it's been only recently that practice reports have included that drill, meaning probably hasn't been a primary focus until then

CultBrennan59 · 08-11-2011, 11:37 AM

Keep in mind that Shanahan thinks of Evan as Terrell Davis.

skinster · 08-11-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Keep in mind that Shanahan thinks of Evan as Terrell Davis.

Keep in mind that Shanahan declared that he trusted mike bell to be his guy in preseason, and then said it took 6 months for him to trust TD.

skinsfaninok · 08-11-2011, 05:40 PM

looks like Tim H. will get the starting RB job

08-10-2011, 04:00 PM	#51
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Depth Chart I'd been hearing that Royster's strength seemed to be with pass blocking this summer...and then I read this Redskins Roster Hopefuls: Evan Royster « CBS Washington Seems like that's where he thinks he may have an advantage if he works hard at it __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-10-2011, 04:47 PM	#52
NLC1054 Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 279	Re: Depth Chart The Redskins carried four running backs at times last season right? Three active guys and one inactive? I think Royster has the potential to make the roster as the fourth guy. If K-Wil really is moving to fullback, anyway. I think people are underestimating him, and what I've heard bout him coming out of camp has been mostly positive. And he has a leg up in blocking. Torain's out, it seems, until at least week 2 with his injury. Boom. That's Royster's roster spot right there. He might at least be active that first game. Helu's got the speed, but Royster's got the vision and the pass blocking. I think this is one of the more underrated position battles there is.

08-11-2011, 11:37 AM	#54
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: Depth Chart Keep in mind that Shanahan thinks of Evan as Terrell Davis. __________________ "Anyones better than Madieu Williams"

08-11-2011, 05:40 PM	#56
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,149	Re: Depth Chart looks like Tim H. will get the starting RB job __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

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