 Despite the slow start in San Diego, Royal finished the year strong and his best games were during the end of the season.<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span>[</span>11<span>]</span></a></sup></p>
<p>In 2013, Royal reunited with new Chargers head coach <a href="//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_McCoy_(American_football_coach)" title="Mike McCoy (American football coach)">Mike McCoy</a>, his old <a href="//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offensive_coordinator" title="Offensive coordinator"