Is Eddie Royal this years Adrian Madsie?

[SoDak Bronco]

This time of year, Denver always has a guy in camp that everyone falls in love with at the WR position. This year, (not including Bmarsh) we have been hearing all these great things about Eddie. Do you think this will translate to the field? Or will it be another Camp Superstar gone bad?

[SoDak Bronco]

Player highlight: Never heard of Denver fifth-round wideout Adrian Madise? You will. The hands, the burst, the power -- and especially those sure hands -- will carry him a long way in his NFL career. Like into a starting job when Rod Smith and Ed McCaffery walk away.

From Peter King

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/inside_game/peter_king/news/2003/08/04/mmqb/

[Kaylore]

I'll say this. He's doing great but the way the Radio stations here talk about him you'd think he was going to the pro bowl. I notice one or two grabs a practice that are impressive and beyond that not too much. Considering he's mostly going to be our return guy, I'm considering anything he produces at receiver this season as bonus.

[kmonty]

It's amazing how one typo can change a player's name so much. Sounds like a small poodle:

"C'mere, Madsie, OH THAT'S A GOOD GIRL, GOOD GIRL MADSIE"

[Bob]

I'm still waiting for Kevin Kasper to find his stride...

[Dukes]

I'm still waiting for Kevin Kasper to find his stride...

I'm not giving up on Watts

[Popps]

He'd better bloody not be.

I hated this pick (at the slot where we took him). I wanted more DL/LB help.

That said, I'm sitting here with a fork/knife, ready to gobble up that crow. I love what I'm hearing about him in camp and if he sparks the offense and special teams, it'll be worth the high pick.

If he ends up a so-so return specialist, it's going to be another Shanahan head-scratcher.

Fingers crossed. It sure would be nice to have a guy teams were afraid to kick to.

[Popps]

I'm not giving up on Watts

Butler B'notye is my wild car this year.

[broncofan2438]

Royal is the mane man

[theAPAOps5]

No way I think he will be the real deal. Coach raves about him already. Don't think I remember him saying what he has said about Madise.

He made a catch today that one other current Bronco could have made and thats Marshall. The others I don't think could have caught it.

The difference btw him and the others though is he hasn't played a down in a game. So I won't be totally sold until I see it in a game.

[Killericon]

Butler B'notye is my wild car this year.

Hixon for life.

[RunSilentRunDeep]

Tony Kimbrough is still on the team but people just can't see him because he's so fast.

[bronco militia]

come on charlie adams!

[lostknight]

Ironicly enough, I was reading Fatsis's book, and so far Brandon Marshall has been mentioned exactly once.

I saw Royal in practice the other day. Impressive, but I am ot sure I would have him at the number two behind Brandon. That seems a bit dicey to me.

[BroncoMan4ever]

I'm not giving up on Watts

Todd Devoe is going to break out this year

[CBF1]

He is no Marcus Nash :)

[CoopDawg]

I still am waiting for Champ to pan out WR . . . right next to Travis McGriff.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

No way I think he will be the real deal. Coach raves about him already. Don't think I remember him saying what he has said about Madise.


http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2003/preview/news/2003/07/27/broncos_postcard/

Adrian Madise will play in the Pro Bowl some day. One pass in Friday morning's practice told me everything I needed to know about him. Madise had just cut inside on a crossing route, and the ball was whistling through the air. Surely it would be past him before he could react and catch it. Well, Madise thrust his gloved hands ahead of him, and I swear he caught the back end of this bullet, just as it was about to blow past. What a catch. That ball should have never touched his hands, and he caught it and sped upfield. I mentioned the catch to Mike Shanahan later, and he smiled. "Why do you think we signed him to a five-year contract?" he said. In other words, he doesn't want to develop Madise, then lose him once Ed McCaffery and Rod Smith are gone.

Everyone was all over Madise's jock during his first camp, including Shanahan.

[theAPAOps5]

Well then I guess I stand corrected. Hopefully this one is different.

[Stormontheplains]

Royal is different, he fits into the puzzle better then the before mentioned. His seperation ability on underneath routs will cause major headaches for defenses. Just watch and see, he will fit perfectly

[watermock]

We should of never traded Lelie!

[Dos Rios]

His speed compares to Chris Cole. Can't miss.

[rovolution]

We should of never traded Lelie!

speaking of ashley, it looks like he is on the bubble for the niners

[Rulon Velvet Jones]

For what it's worth, Madise is living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and is trying to get into broadcasting. He was up at the ESPN Radio studios a few weeks back and is going to be doing some work on the side this fall. I had the chance to meet him and he's a pretty cool guy. Very level-headed. Resume is a bit odd, though. Lists Shanahan as a reference.

But I'm still holding out for Triandos Luke, personally.

[BigPlayShay]

I still am waiting for Champ to pan out WR . . . right next to Travis McGriff.

Uh, hello? Deltha O'Neal is the converted CB to WR that we should all keep an eye on.

[Jason in LA]

Scottie Montgomery is finally going to have that break out year.

[SoCalBronco]

Muneer Mother ****ing Moore

Pro Bowl. I'm calling it right now.

[Florida_Bronco]

Adrian Madise could have lived up to that hype, but getting suspended pretty much ended his career as I don't think he ever made a serious come back attempt.

[16-JakE-16]

Herb Haygood is the real deal..just wait...

[BowlenBall]

I think Derek Russell's going to finally going to take his game to the next level -- they say the biggest improvements are made between the 15th and 16th year....

[Killericon]

Kircus Circus!

[Florida_Bronco]

And I'd just like to mention that I hate threads like this. We should be talking about the potential success and impact our players will be having, not predicting what kind of epic failure they can become before they have even taken a preseason snap.

[Killericon]

And I'd just like to mention that I hate threads like this. We should be talking about the potential success and impact our players will be having, not predicting what kind of epic failure they can become before they have even taken a preseason snap.

...Is that what you think we're doing? I thought we were making fun of ourselves.

[dekers]

Player highlight: Never heard of Denver fifth-round wideout Adrian Madise? You will. The hands, the burst, the power -- and especially those sure hands -- will carry him a long way in his NFL career. Like into a starting job when Rod Smith and Ed McCaffery walk away.

From Peter King

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/inside_game/peter_king/news/2003/08/04/mmqb/


You know i totally forgot about this guy , what did he have 2 career receptions ? God i hope royal truns out more like stokley

[Broncoman13]

I'm not sure Eddie is going to make a big splash this year. You can see the talent, but it will take time for him to adjust. If he can come in and do well on some gimmick plays and catch 20-25 balls but be one of the top 10 in punt returns then I think you'd have to consider his rookie season a success. The first two games are a bit murky, but I have a lot of confidence in DJack. He has looked very good in camp and has shown the ability to find the holes in zone coverage and will make a very nice living off of the deep out this year! We have a very good #2 right now in DJack.

[RunSilentRunDeep]

No worries about Marshall suspension, after Sam Graddy wins gold in the 400-meter relay, he's coming straight to camp.

[backup qb]

Triandos Luke has a ton a ton of upside as well. I still remember a great double move he made against the bills in a preseason game. Shades of Jerry Rice....

[Kaylore]

Two words: Todd Devoe

[theAPAOps5]

I think Eddie Royal will be an excellent 4th option this year. If he continues to play like he has then he will be pushing for more time next year.

I can't wait to see if we actually have a returner in him. Granted we also need blockers but if he is anything like JMFW then he won't need them.

[TheReverend]

Two words: Todd Devoe

Doesn't apply. Made a huge play in an actual regular season game.

[ColoradoBuff]

Andre Cooper and Keith Poole biatches.....the next great ones!~

[Kaylore]

Doesn't apply. Made a huge play in an actual regular season game.

Oh are there rules now Rev? Tell us the rules of this thread joke. Everyone, make sure you check your jokes with Rev before you issue them. Darius Watts must be removed from this discussion immediately.

[TheReverend]

Oh are there rules now Rev? Tell us the rules of this thread joke. Everyone, make sure you check your jokes with Rev before you issue them. Darius Watts must be removed from this discussion immediately.

Touche.

I'd call Darius a great joke though. Not only did he not play well... he lost that SD game with a missed catch. AND he got rave reviews from Shanahan as a standout from camps weeks before getting the axe.

[Kaylore]

Touche.

I'd call Darius a great joke though. Not only did he not play well... he lost that SD game with a missed catch. AND he got rave reviews from Shanahan as a standout from camps weeks before getting the axe.

That was really weird. He went on and one about him. The only possible explanation is they were in trade talks with someone.

[PRBronco]

Triandos Luke has a ton a ton of upside as well. I still remember a great double move he made against the bills in a preseason game. Shades of Jerry Rice....

I can't believe you beat me to Triandos Luke!
Well are you ready for this?
ROMAR CRENSHAW! Southeastern Oklahoma State all time receiving leader! He's just biding his time.

[Dudeskey]

I still am waiting for Champ to pan out WR . . . right next to Travis McGriff.

He ain't got nothin' on Kevin Kasper

[BigPlayShay]

Sir Mahn Wilson.

[Garcia Bronco]

Madise compared to Royal is amusing.

[Bob]

His speed compares to Chris Cole. Can't miss.

And where is he now days?

[Bob]

He ain't got nothin' on Kevin Kasper

I think he was actually Billy Idol in disuise

[BowlenBall]

I can't believe you beat me to Triandos Luke!
Well are you ready for this?
ROMAR CRENSHAW! Southeastern Oklahoma State all time receiving leader! He's just biding his time.

ROMAR Friggin' CRENSHAW!!!???!!!

You, my friend, have just earned some rep. Only a true Broncos fan would know that name... (and believed that he might actually do something in the NFL).

[rovolution]

He ain't got nothin' on Kevin Kasper

Kasper is shockingly still in the league. He might even end up as Clevelands #3 WR if Jurevicious cannot get healthy and if they dont sign Eric Parker


i have always fancied myself as a Patrick Jeffers guy.

[PRBronco]

ROMAR Friggin' CRENSHAW!!!???!!!

You, my friend, have just earned some rep. Only a true Broncos fan would know that name... (and believed that he might actually do something in the NFL).

Hahaha :D I spent about 20 minutes of company time trying to remember him and/or his school.

[brother love]

Who the Foneco is this Madsie Fellow!

Besides we a know Cedric Tillman was the man!

[Smiling Assassin27]

Patrick Jeffers shall lay waste to your Foneco-ing Madsie...

[broncosteven]

With Marshal out at least 2 games Royal has to at least Dress on Sunday.