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Lloyd's First Year Proved to Be Costly
Brandon Lloyd has a lot to answer for following a season in which he made 23 catches with no touchdowns. "I need to improve at everything," said Lloyd, who signed a $30 million contract in 2006.
(By Preston Keres -- The Washington Post)
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According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Lloyd's 23 catches tied him for 146th in the league.
His 365 yards left him in sole possession of 111th place.
Meanwhile, Lloyd clashed on the sideline with coaches and teammates during games at Indianapolis and New Orleans.
In his career, Lloyd's teams are 10-31 in the games that he has started and yet after his meeting with Gibbs, he said, "I have an attitude that is good for a winning team."
He does, however, have support. Cornerback Shawn Springs and Lloyd worked out together in Scottsdale, Ariz. Lloyd said he worked out six days a week, twice a day.
"I can't think of too many guys I've ever played with that have the ability that Brandon has," Springs said. "That's why I wanted to work out with him as a veteran guy. He can do anything he wants on a football field. He's got that much talent."
In March, Lloyd and Gibbs met at the Biltmore Hotel.
Gibbs said the meeting was productive.
"We expect him to be an impact player," Gibbs said. "He looked very good in the OTA days. He's a big part of this team, and we are counting on him. We invested a lot in him and I would certainly hope that he has a great year. Hopefully he steps up and we have a great year."
The fit in 2006 was not ideal. Lloyd chafed that quarterbacks Mark Brunell and later Jason Campbell were not looking for him enough; the coaches began gravitating toward Randle El because of his apparently greater willingness to go over the middle.
"Santana Moss is an established receiver as far as playmaking ability and all-pro status. Antwaan Randle El is established and experienced and has a Super Bowl ring," Lloyd said. "James Thrash has played in the league for 11 seasons, and we have a handful of guys that are leaders. You just fall in place and try to learn as much as you can."
