How Eddie Royal Will Help the Chargers Survive Without Vincent Jackson

July 3, 2012   ·   Christopher Hansen   ·   Jump to comments

The Chargers' passing game is in the midst of a transition. Vincent Jackson has taken his talents to Tampa Bay and Antonio Gates is starting to show signs of age.
To offset the loss of Jackson, the Chargers signed Robert Meachem and Eddie Royal. Meachem figures to start in Jackson's old spot and Royal should be the primary slot receiver. While Meachem will replace a chunk of the production from Jackson, it's Royal who will really help the Chargers survive without him.
Royal has a chance to be a very good offensive weapon for the Chargers, and he's likely to be overshadowed by Malcom Floyd, Gates and Meachem.
Royal had a phenomenal rookie season in 2008 and produced over 1,000 total yards. He caught 91 passes for 980 yards and five scores from the arm of Jay Cutler his rookie year, and the Chargers are hoping he can approach those numbers in San Diego with Philip Rivers.
Royal was saddled with average to below-average quarterbacks from 2009 to 2011—Kyle Orton a...

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