The Cleveland Browns finally dipped into the free agency ranks and came away with Buffalo tight end Robert Royal on a four year contract with no announced terms.
Royal is more of a blocking/short yardage pass receiver type and more of a complimentary type to Steve Heiden and Martin Rucker than a replacement for the departed Kellen Winslow.
Royal caught 33 passes last season for 351 yards and one touchdown.
Royal is an eight year veteran of the league spending four seasons in Washington before moving to Buffalo.
The Browns also re-signed safety Mike Adams to a three year deal worth 4.1 million dollars.
Adams was the primary backup at safety,was a special teams standout and played in six defensive back formations.
Adams has promised the opportunity to challenge Brodney Pool at one of the starting safety positions.
Now these signings don't overwhelm me (or anyone else),but Royal is solid enough and Adams is at least helpful on special teams.
However,I cannot blame the Browns for their late entry in the FA derby.
The class was weak and why spend large amounts of money on players that simply aren't worth the dough or as my wife says "Spending just to spend".
Look for a few more Robert Royal types as the signing period goes on,but if one is waiting for an impact addition-wait until the draft.
That is about all I have on a SLOOOOOOOOOOW day.
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Royal:Daylife.com
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