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omac
07-11-2008, 10:04 PM
http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFL/AFC/AFC+West/Denver/WWHI/2008/wwhi071108.htm


Rookie WR Royal could be surprise starter for Broncos

As we near training camp, word out of Denver is that Keary Colbert has a slight edge over Darrell Jackson to become the team’s No. 2 wide receiver, but rookie Eddie Royal is a dark-horse candidate for the job, according to sources. We hear Broncos coaches like what Royal showed in the squad’s minicamps and are willing to give him a shot at passing the two veterans on the depth chart. When he was drafted in the second round it largely was believed that Royal would contribute almost purely as a kick returner this season, but those views are beginning to change. Observers of the Broncos’ OTAs say Royal has been inconsistent at times, but his speed and ability to get in and out of breaks quickly have endeared him to the offensive coaching staff. Regardless, Denver is feeling upbeat about its receiving corps at this point, with a potential top five of Brandon Marshall, Colbert, Jackson, Brandon Stokley and Royal.

Wow, what a plus that would be if he's good enough to start. :cheers:

BeefStew25
07-11-2008, 10:14 PM
He will really help out after Marshall murders his girlfriend.

SR
07-11-2008, 10:18 PM
I don't think Royal will cut it as a starter, but he could be a hell of a slot guy.

Northman
07-11-2008, 10:21 PM
As much as i like that news i really wish Jackson and Kolbert would step up more so that Royal can spend more time as a 3 and a ST player.

WARHORSE
07-11-2008, 10:45 PM
I don't think Royal will cut it as a starter, but he could be a hell of a slot guy.


I think the first thought is to stereotype him in the slot cause of his abilities and size.

However, Steve Smith is a number one.

Steve Smith.....5'9" Tall 185 lbs.

Ran a 4.31 at the NFL combine. Was a third round draft choice of Carolina.



Eddie Royal 5'10" Tall 185 lbs.
Ran 4.39 at NFL combine. Some had him timed as low as 4.32.......lifted the bench press bar 24 times. Vertical......36 inches........Broad Jump...amazing 10'4".(thats almost twice his own height.)

This kid has good ability, and if anyone can coach his ability out of him, it will be Shanny.

If he gets separation........Shanny will get him into the game.

BroncoWave
07-11-2008, 11:42 PM
He will really help out after Marshall murders his girlfriend.

:lol: :laugh::lol::laugh::lol:

I busted out laughing when I read that. Nice job!

Requiem / The Dagda
07-12-2008, 01:20 AM
He can play the SE or the slot. I wouldn't mind him starting at all, Hell -- I hope he gets a lot of reps. More bang for ya buck.

Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal
07-12-2008, 01:31 AM
Size means nothing when your just flatout good. But keary Colbert will be the number 2. This is just a nice article. Eddie Royal would be better off eating Nickle/Dime packages up. Plus if he played fulltime he probably wouldnt be as explosive on returns. And i want to see him dominate the return game.

SR
07-12-2008, 01:39 AM
I think the first thought is to stereotype him in the slot cause of his abilities and size.

However, Steve Smith is a number one.

Steve Smith.....5'9" Tall 185 lbs.

Ran a 4.31 at the NFL combine. Was a third round draft choice of Carolina.



Eddie Royal 5'10" Tall 185 lbs.
Ran 4.39 at NFL combine. Some had him timed as low as 4.32.......lifted the bench press bar 24 times. Vertical......36 inches........Broad Jump...amazing 10'4".(thats almost twice his own height.)

This kid has good ability, and if anyone can coach his ability out of him, it will be Shanny.

If he gets separation........Shanny will get him into the game.

You could be right, but Darrell Jackson is no slouch for the time being. He's caught 1,000 yards worth of passes on more than one occasion and they weren't all with Hasselbeck at the helm. I think we'll have plenty of stacked four and five receiver sets with the likes of Marshall, Scheffler, Colbert, Jackson, and Royal.

Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal
07-12-2008, 02:41 AM
We definitly have plentry depth at the position. Unlike last year when freaking Glenn Martinez was a starter. That should never happen

elsid13
07-12-2008, 05:57 AM
I don't expect much out of any rookie WR in Shanahan office.

lex
07-12-2008, 07:07 AM
Observers of the Broncos’ OTAs say Royal has been inconsistent at times, but his speed and ability to get in and out of breaks quickly have endeared him to the offensive coaching staff.

"Inconsistent at times" seems a bit redundant.

In any case, this is good news. One thing worth noting is that Royal is quite strong so this might make him somewhat less like a typical player his size and more like a Steve Smith who is also strong. And anyone who watched the senior bowl practices may remember that he did rather well with his cuts during the practice week. There was a lot to like about him as a WR. Plus, I think he's pretty smart. He actually was a QB in HS and converted to WR in college. He's basically learned two positions and you often hear that a WR who previously played QB has an advantage in that they know how to better avail themselves to the QB as a WR.

PatricktheDookie
07-12-2008, 07:17 AM
Exactly. This IS good news.

And maybe Shanahan wasn't crazy for going after Colbert. It seems he's at least as good as Jackson.

Lonestar
07-12-2008, 11:10 AM
rookie WR in den have sucked, everyone of them period..

The best of the group being ashley can only go deep lelie and one hand Watts all the rest has less than 30 catches if memory serves correct..

We all know that mikey does not play let alone start WR that can not block or run precise routes..

Rookie WR rarely ever make a splash in the NFL.. Most that have are the big guys 6'2" and above and usually on teams that have NO other options...

I see him, unless all the rest of the vets are injured, being the relief slot guy and at best returning alot of kicks. Beyond that Nada, 2009 might be the time for him in the slot after Stokely retires and occasionally @ #2.

Let me add inconsistent is the midas touch with mikey.

claymore
07-12-2008, 11:12 AM
He will really help out after Marshall murders his girlfriend.

ROFLMMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!! :pound:

red98
07-12-2008, 12:33 PM
I see him, unless all the rest of the vets are injured, being the relief slot guy and at best returning alot of kicks. Beyond that Nada, 2009 might be the time for him in the slot after Stokely retires and occasionally @ #2.


Yeah, I think you hit the nail on the head there. Maybe they bring him in in a few situations on offense, or Stokely misses some time and he gets a chance to fill in,but that's it this year.

elsid13
07-12-2008, 06:28 PM
In reality if he has speed, I expect a small package of plays that the coaches will develop to use in him and build on it from there.

Lonestar
07-12-2008, 06:34 PM
In reality if he has speed, I expect a small package of plays that the coaches will develop to use in him and build on it from there.

Do you not suspect that somewhere in that vast playbook mikey already has plays already done that are for slot receivers?

They are not going to design something for a slower ashley or a slightly faster Brandon Stokely. they may add a few into the weekly play book if they think he will see some playing time..

But that is unlikely with the plethora of other veteran WRs on the staff..

elsid13
07-12-2008, 06:54 PM
Do you not suspect that somewhere in that vast playbook mikey already has plays already done that are for slot receivers?

They are not going to design something for a slower ashley or a slightly faster Brandon Stokely. they may add a few into the weekly play book if they think he will see some playing time..

But that is unlikely with the plethora of other veteran WRs on the staff..

I think that the coaching staff will look for the best mismatch that Royal speed and strength can make a difference. Whether from existing plays or one that coaching staff will develop. What I don't expect is Royal having much of impact as #2 WR in the offense.

And I really like the kid. On the mane I was calling for him in last Jan. with Torain and Larson!

Lonestar
07-12-2008, 07:03 PM
I think that the coaching staff will look for the best mismatch that Royal speed and strength can make a difference. Whether from existing plays or one that coaching staff will develop. What I don't expect is Royal having much of impact as #2 WR in the offense.

And I really like the kid. On the mane I was calling for him in last Jan. with Torain and Larson!


I too do not see him making an impact UNLESS 2 or 3 WR in front of him go down..

He should get 20-30 look sees throughout the year 10-20 catches just enough to see if they want to re sign Stokely for another year..

Hopefully he will make the impact on ST on returns, but frankly I do not see that happening as ST have NEVER been HUGE priority for mikey..

nevcraw
07-12-2008, 07:55 PM
I too do not see him making an impact UNLESS 2 or 3 WR in front of him go down..

He should get 20-30 look sees throughout the year 10-20 catches just enough to see if they want to re sign Stokely for another year..

Hopefully he will make the impact on ST on returns, but frankly I do not see that happening as ST have NEVER been HUGE priority for mikey..

After Dennison left the ST duties for OL, he tried to hire Rodriguez who was the ST guru of the time. He signed elsewhere. The coach they have now is also known to be one of the best in the business, another year should pay dividens..
Shanny drafted D williams as a returner first, with a second pick, and and now used another second pick, for Royal. He also has signed a few ST aces from FA in order to shore it up. The results have been mixed for a while (i'll give you that) but I would not say that it was not a priority.

Lonestar
07-12-2008, 09:14 PM
After Dennison left the ST duties for OL, he tried to hire Rodriguez who was the ST guru of the time. He signed elsewhere. The coach they have now is also known to be one of the best in the business, another year should pay dividens..
Shanny drafted D williams as a returner first, with a second pick, and and now used another second pick, for Royal. He also has signed a few ST aces from FA in order to shore it up. The results have been mixed for a while (i'll give you that) but I would not say that it was not a priority.

maybe mikey has changed his spots but I'm not holding my breath..

His primary priority is offense with Defense behind and ST has not been on his radar except for the occasional DAFT choice..

Darrent Hixon and now royale..

All have proved to be good returners, only to be pulled from that duty and placed elsewhere or CUT. It is not just one person that makes ST it is coaching and priority of getting the best athletes on the field.

Belichick has stated that the return is the first offensive play of the series and the punt as the last defensive play.

I see nothing remotely close to those priorities in DEN. You can have the best coaches in the world if they are given 3rd team talent you get third team play..

BTW if you were hinting that dennison was a great ST coach wellllll...

topscribe
07-13-2008, 04:53 AM
I think the first thought is to stereotype him in the slot cause of his abilities and size.

However, Steve Smith is a number one.

Steve Smith.....5'9" Tall 185 lbs.

Ran a 4.31 at the NFL combine. Was a third round draft choice of Carolina.



Eddie Royal 5'10" Tall 185 lbs.
Ran 4.39 at NFL combine. Some had him timed as low as 4.32.......lifted the bench press bar 24 times. Vertical......36 inches........Broad Jump...amazing 10'4".(thats almost twice his own height.)

This kid has good ability, and if anyone can coach his ability out of him, it will be Shanny.

If he gets separation........Shanny will get him into the game.

Watch out for Fast Eddie!! http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh256/AZDynamics/Smilies/throckon.gif

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Stargazer
07-13-2008, 06:44 AM
Wow, what a plus that would be if he's good enough to start. :cheers:

Love the exictement, but damn it's so early. Who knows what will happen by opening day.

BOSSHOGG30
07-13-2008, 07:29 AM
Royal and Parker are the only true speed receivers we have. I don't even know if Parker will make the final roster or not, but you have to have speed on the field. Royal should get plenty of playing time because of this.

gobroncsnv
07-13-2008, 10:38 AM
I'm all for the speed thing, and love to see a receiver get open, but don't want to see manos de piedra like we did with Watts. Nothing is more disappointing than the sound of a ball going "CLANK" off the hands of an open receiver in the end zone.

Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal
07-13-2008, 10:53 AM
Royal has great hands though, I would love to see him get alot of time in the slot only though, Because if our defense is as dominant as it has the POTENTIAL to be then he will be getting plenty chances to return kicks. Thats all im looking forward to from Royal....Anything else at the WR position is bonus as far as im concerned this year.. Im sure there will be packages designed to get the ball in his hands on offense though since hes such an explosive player. I like Sammie Parker to make this team over Glenn Martinez also. Sammie has never had a real QB and we need his speed out there also. Speed is something we have not had in how many years? Now we got a good core of speedy guys and possesion guys and all of them are run after the catch type of players other than Stokes and Jackson.

Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal
07-13-2008, 10:55 AM
Marshall, Colbert, D Jacks, Stokes, Royal, Parker, is who i have making the team and probably some young WR who is going to play special teams will make it. We clearly need to keep atleast 7 WR's this year. And not 7 RBs like last year. That sucked

nevcraw
07-13-2008, 11:10 AM
Royal has great hands though, I would love to see him get alot of time in the slot only though, Because if our defense is as dominant as it has the POTENTIAL to be then he will be getting plenty chances to return kicks. Thats all im looking forward to from Royal....Anything else at the WR position is bonus as far as im concerned this year.. Im sure there will be packages designed to get the ball in his hands on offense though since hes such an explosive player. I like Sammie Parker to make this team over Glenn Martinez also. Sammie has never had a real QB and we need his speed out there also. Speed is something we have not had in how many years? Now we got a good core of speedy guys and possesion guys and all of them are run after the catch type of players other than Stokes and Jackson.

Trent Green was not a real QB?

Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal
07-13-2008, 11:21 AM
Trent Green was not a real QB?

Who is that? Anyway Trent Green was solid but is Trent Green the guy you want to have throwing deep balls to a speedy WR like parker? I think not. Green arm was accurate not strong.

WARHORSE
07-13-2008, 11:56 AM
While its true that most WRs in this league, including Denver, dont usually make a huge impact during their rookie campaigns, that doesnt mean that Royal will not make an impact, or cant be effective at WR.

Once again, I will say that if he gets separation, especially from the likes of Bly and CHamp, you will see him on the field in some capacity. Darius moved himself into the starting slot role by doing just that. But his inconsistent hands betrayed him. Outside of that, Darius knew how to get open, and often WAS open. We gave him the ball.........he dropped it.

If he separates.....he'll play. It may be in four wide sets, or it will be in crucial third down situations or red zone situations where no one will expect him to get the ball.