Evan Royster stats..

RSkinGM · Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 2665 Location: Richmond, Va

I'm a big fan of this guy-- I've said before he reminds me of Emmitt Smith-- I'm not sure Emmitt was a burner but it always seemed like you'd have him bottled up and boom-- he turned it upfield for 5, 6, 8 yards..
Did anyone realize ( I didn't ) Royster averaged 5.9 yards a carry !! 56 carries for 328 yards..
We're lucky we didn't lose him off the PC last year ..
I really like our RB siutuation.

brandonb2005 · Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 469 Location: Clinton

I like our situation at RB as well. I wasn't a big fan of Royster early on even at Penn State despite the production, because he wasnt really a explosive guy. He has average athleticism, but his vision is probably the best out of the RB's on the team.

We have a explosive back in Helu, his one cut ability and his straight line speed will allow him a chance to take it the distance every time he touches it this year. He should be the starter IMO. Royster should be the back up getting 8-10 carries. Like I said before his vision allows him to make up for his lack of speed, he is often already 4yards up the field before anyone even touches him, I like the way he always gets positive yards and follows his blocks. Hightower is a very solid team first guy, he should be our 3rd down back with a few carry's sprinkled in here and there, not really sure that knee can take a starters load the first year off his injury.

I really like the youth and leadership we have in the backfield this year. Maybe the Morris kid can take over for Hightower after a few years. I hear his strengths are pass blocking, cutting on a dime, and is hard to tackle. I'll save judgement for the preseason.

turtle28 · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 11:34 am Post subject:

I agree with the previous two posts. I'm a big fan of Royster, I'm also shocked he didn't get plucked from our practice squad last year but that was mostly because we didn't give him many carries in preseason. Other teams couldn't get a great look at him. It was a smart move on our part. I agree with Brandon, he's going to be a solid back up who can spell Helu for years to come.
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RSkinGM · Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 2665 Location: Richmond, Va

Well see how it plays out --I think Royster will be the starter and Helu-- more change of pace.. Helu got pretty beat up when he had to carry the load.. I'm thrilled with either guy .. and it could be Hightower as the starter .. Gonna be fun !!

turtle28 · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 12:06 pm Post subject:

RSkinGM · Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 2665 Location: Richmond, Va

Here's something else -- Why did he last till pick 177 in the 6th round .. Too slow..??
Well-- consider this . Mark Ingram went in the 1st round to the Saints .. They both averaged 5.7 PC in college.. Royster is taller , they weigh the same . 40 yard dash at the combine ..Ingram 4.62,, Royster 4.65..
I don't how we got this guy but he may be the steal of the 2011 draft when the dust settles.

footy_29 · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 1:12 pm Post subject:

There were a few posters who supported Evan Royster making the 53 at the end of the 2011 pre-season, and in hindsight it's easy to see why we believed that.

What is impressive about Royster's production last season is that he was doing this with Willie Smith, Mo Hurt and Tyler Polumbus in front of him (Jammal for the game against the Vikings). If the line stays healthy this season, I think we'll see some strong production from all RBs on the roster, regardless of who they are - the Denver system seems to be coming together in Maryland.

It worked last year to stick Royster on the practice squad and bring him up later, but teams have poached from the Redskins before and I could easily see it happening this year if a couple of the late round picks do not make it to the 53. After this year, I would be happy if the Skins started to trade up rather than trade down for that reason, otherwise there will be too many players to keep (assuming the scouting staff has a high success rate).
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Thaiphoon · Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 1:55 pm Post subject:

midniterc · Joined: 19 Feb 2007 Posts: 6653

I was a proponent of keeping Royster on the practice squad until he proved himself, which of course was the right move. The PS put a little chip on his shoulder and it made him a better player. When he began to show his worth in practice, and Torain didn't, the move was made. Hankerson was not on the PS, but he was inactive, with the same result. This year, if one of the three RBs starts slacking off, perhaps Morris will be ready to replace someone. If all three continue to practice hard, then we will have three quality RBs, which is a great thing to have. I believe that whichever RB has the hot hand will get the most carries and it's an equal competition according to Shanahan.

mike23md · Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 6494

I was an advocate for Royster on the 53 man roster, but Mid was right, having him on the PS motivated him to prove that he was worth more than the PS.

I have said before that he is not your breakaway runner, he is a between the tackles kind of runner but always north and south. Great vision and hits the hole hard. But he doesnt have the breakaway speed needed to take it to the house.
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DCRED · Joined: 07 Jun 2010 Posts: 2351 Location: USA

Royster is the one who reminded me of Arian Foster when he ran in our Offense.

Not saying he is as fast or necessarily as powerful. But just the way he looked when hitting the hole, running style and his build. Did anyone else see that or was it just me??
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RunfromLandry · Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Posts: 999 Location: Woking, Surrey, UK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpFXQJduBZg

This makes me feel alot better about our RB situation. I forget how shifty Royster can be and Helu really does have some wheels. Coupled with the experience and blocking ability of Hightower I think we have a pretty solid balanced backfield.

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turtle28 · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 4:59 pm Post subject:

I remember not liking the Royster pick on draft day (I was fans of Torain and Keiland Williams), but when he played in preseason I saw that he could be something. I did not think he would make the 53 man roster, but I definitely wanted them to put him on the practice squad. I figured at some point during the year we would either have injuries or if the team was ineffective as it was in 2010, I thought Shanahan would pull the young guys off the practice squad again and have them play the last month of the season. He did that, and I'm glad he did that last year as he had in 2010. I was happy to see Royster, Hurt, and Willie Smith play, although the reasons they got the opportunities to play (injuries) sucked, for the long run it will make a better and deeper team because these young rookies got to see NFL action.
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mrdriii · Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 672 Location: NY

I didn't like the Royster pick and didn't really care if he was on the PC or not; however, now I actually think he's the best option. I don't think Helu can handle the pounding. Roysters vision and decisiveness in his cuts are what set him apart and above Helu and Hightower. I see Helu as the 3rd down, change of pace guy and Hightower as depth who comes in to spell the other every few series.
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