EVAN ROYSTER RUMORS & GOSSIP
Washington Redskins News: RB Evan Royster ‘In the Dark’ about starting role
The Washington Redskins official team website has RB Evan Royster listed as the team’s starting running back. Head coach Mike Shanahan has told the media that he has selected a starter but won’t reveal his name. Royster has told the media that despite being listed as the team’s starter, he’s not buying it.
“I think they’re going to keep us in the dark until probably the...
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Redskins list Royster as starter
Attention all Roy Helu fantasy owners! The Redskins have listed Evan Royster as the starting running back—a fact that even Royster doesn't truly believe.
What to watch for as Washington Redskins wrap up preseason against Tampa Bay
Every football fan knows how seemingly unimportant game 4 of the preseason is to the rest of the season. However, if you’re a player whose position on the roster is questionable, this game is crucial. And now, with a guy like Cooley getting cut, I’d image the anxiety is especially high. If they can cut someone as important to the organization as he has been, no ones job is particularly...
Redskins RB Royster makes bid for starting job
Injuries have given Evan Royster a clear shot to claim the starting running back job for the Washington Redskins.
The second-year player is expected to get the bulk of the first-team work Saturday when the Redskins visit Chicago.
Tim Hightower is recovering from knee surgery, and Roy Helu Jr. has tendinitis in his left Achilles tendon. There's a chance either or both could...
Via AP on Fox
August 16, 2012
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Shanny and Son: ‘Royster Can Be A Top Back’
I never lie about my RBs Juan…
It is hard to believe a lot of what coaches say during training camp, especially when said coaches last name is Shannahan. From what has come out of Redskins camp so far this Summer, the Redskins really do like what Royster is doing. It has come out that they don’t trust Helu and Hightower could be in the mix, but is still working his way back...
Royster to Start for ‘Skins On Thursday
While I mentioned that Evan Royster had been practicing with the Washington Redskins first team in the most recent Week in Review, news emerged today that he is officially the #1 RB in D.C. — as it stands now.
As per The Washington Times, Mike Shanahan announced in a press conference after practice that the 2nd-year running back will start in Washington’s first preseason...
Evan Royster looking to make noise In 2012
When the Washington Redskins drafted Penn State running back Evan Royster in 2011, they were looking for a running back that would be able to compete for a starting job or at least compliment the new free agent back they had accquired in the Arizona Cardinals’ Tim Hightower. Dan Snyder and Company would select Royster [...]
Evan Royster up for Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week
Washington Redskins running back Evan Royster is a nominee for Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week following his career rushing day against the Minnesota Vikings last Saturday.
Royster, whom Washington drafted in the sixth round out of Penn State, rushed for 132 yards on 19 carries and caught two passes for 15 yards.
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Via Redskins Insider
December 27, 2011
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Evan Royster believes gradual introduction benefited him
The wait seemed to take forever, and Evan Royster struggled to endure it at times, but as he comes off of his best performance to date, the Washington Redskins rookie running back says he now believes that he benefited from coaches bringing him along gradually this season.
Royster – Washington’s sixth-round pick out of Penn State – spent the first 12 weeks of the season on...
Via Redskins Insider
December 13, 2011
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Royster ‘excited’ about prospects of making career debut
As a member of the Washington Redskins’ practice squad for the first 11 weeks of the season, rookie running back Evan Royster took part in all of the usual team activities during the week, but never could dress for games and couldn’t travel to road games.
There was one exception – the Redskins’ game against Buffalo in Toronto – where Royster received permission to travel...
Via Redskins Insider
November 27, 2011
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