Royal Impact

[Mountain Bronco]

Looks like Eddie Royal is going to be relied upon heavily in the first game for the broncos. It is his first game in the NFL and he will be a starting WR.

What is everyone's take on what his impact will be on the game including stats?

Will he or Jackson have a better game?

[LonghornBronco]

I think he will do allright. He's been waiting a loooong time to showcase his skills!

[gyldenlove]

I think Cutler is going to spread the love in that game, and Young and Hall will be pounded all day. I don't really expect any WR to have more than 5 receptions and unless someone breaks a long one, nobody should have more than 50 yards.

I think his main impact will be to keep the short stuff open for our tight ends and Stokley. My guess for stats is something like 4 receptions for 39 yards and 1 rush for 19 yards.

[JimmyFocus]

TE's will be thrown to the most with Royal being clutch on 3rd down... Cutler should have all day to throw

[watermock]

Shanahan will figure something out fr Greasy Al.

[Los Broncos]

Jackson will have a better game based on experience alone.

[telluride]

Gotta figure Eddie will have some butterflies. But he'll have a solid game.

[GoBroncos84]

I drafted B-Marsh in one of my FF leagues, and I added Eddie Royal to fill in for him during his suspension. I think he can net 50 yards and a TD in his debut. Oakland has a tough secondary, but I have a good feeling about it

[tnedator]

Looks like Eddie Royal is going to be relied upon heavily in the first game for the broncos. It is his first game in the NFL and he will be a starting WR.

What is everyone's take on what his impact will be on the game including stats?

Will he or Jackson have a better game?

Figure he might get a few catches, hopefully one or two of them being big, behind the defense plays. However, in general they have supposedly been working with Cutler to not go for the big play after every snap, but to take the underneath stuff, so don't be surprised to see lots of balls to the TE's and RB's, especially in the first game with Marshall out.

[Needa Pass Rush]

Figure he might get a few catches, hopefully one or two of them being big, behind the defense plays. However, in general they have supposedly been working with Cutler to not go for the big play after every snap, but to take the underneath stuff, so don't be surprised to see lots of balls to the TE's and RB's, especially in the first game with Marshall out.

Probably be exactly what the faid is expecting. Light up the Royal flush with an 80 yd bomb with the first play. ^5

[tnedator]

Probably be exactly what the faid is expecting. Light up the Royal flush with an 80 yd bomb with the first play. ^5

I'd love to see it. I'll say, playaction, boot left, bomb to Royal.

[TotallyScrewed]

I think he will do allright. He's been waiting a loooong time to showcase his skills!

Ummmmm...What was the question?? That avatar is distracting.

[tnedator]

Yea, between Longhorn and Jimmy, I can't seem to keep my eyes away from the left side of my browser.

[TotallyScrewed]

He's touted as the deep threat.

Out of the gate, I'd run him deep with a couple of hitch moves just to get them thinking deep. Maybe even send a bomb his way.

Then I light them up with underneath stuff and let him work his return skills with only a couple of guys to beat.

Most of all, I'd like to see him catch the winning touchdown.

[Aftermath]

first play should be a playaction to eddie royal, i dont think there would be a better way to start the season

[Crushaholic]

It's going to be "pick on the rookie" all day, until he shows what he can do in a real game. I hope we get the running game going...

[broncofan2438]

Yea, dont see us showing our true receiving abilities until BMarsh gets back vs. SD. We will see lots of running plays and a few short routs from the receivers

[Steve Sewell]

I think he will do allright. He's been waiting a loooong time to showcase his skills!

I have a feeling that week 1 will be a whole lot of rushing and TE passes. If any of the WR's shine, my guess is that it will be Stokely out of the slot. I've seen too much Shanny conservative ball in these type of situations to think otherwise.

Once BMarsh is back though, look out. I just think Shanahan will be pretty conservative in the game because it won't take much to beat the Implosions...er Raiders. Shanny is a 1 WR kind of guy.

[Rock Chalk]

I have a feeling that week 1 will be a whole lot of rushing and TE passes. If any of the WR's shine, my guess is that it will be Stokely out of the slot. I've seen too much Shanny conservative ball in these type of situations to think otherwise.

Once BMarsh is back though, look out. I just think Shanahan will be pretty conservative in the game because it won't take much to beat the Implosions...er Raiders. Shanny is a 1 WR kind of guy.

Really? Because I seem to remember two guys going by the names of Eddie Mac and Rod Smith that kicked ass in 2000.

He isnt a 1 WR guy. He just hasnt had more than 1 decent WR in a long damn time.

[Kaylore]

I think we'll see a lot of two TE sets with Graham, Jackson and Scheffler. Factor in Hillis' ability as a receiver and it's not impossible think that our passing game won't be set back too terribly.

[dreasher54]

I think we need to throw a deep bomb to royal on the first play

[theAPAOps5]

I think Royal should cry and cure Ed Reeds nerve damage because Ed Reed is to badass to even cry to save himself.

[CasinoRoyal]

He will get it done, I predict a TD on special teams though....

Think about how much there going to be punting? Jamarcus Russell sucks ass.

We will rely heavily on our 3 tight ends also the first game.

Remember we have Graham, Sheff and Nate (finally)

[elsid13]

I'd love to see it. I'll say, playaction, boot left, bomb to Royal.

It wouldn't be the first time that Shanahan went for the throat earlier.

[Bronx33]

I have high hopes for royal as well but lets keep thing in propective and make sure you all remember royal is a rookie.

[loborugger]

I think Royal should cry and cure Ed Reeds nerve damage because Ed Reed is to badass to even cry to save himself.

And then we sign/trade for Ed and that would finally cure the curse of the Ashley Lelie signing... right?

[Taco John]

Our first play of the season will be a run somewhere in between the tackles for about a 2 yard gain.

[Killericon]

As much as DeAngelo Hall is overrated, I don't like Royal's chances to have an impact against him.

[Killericon]

Our first play of the season will be a run somewhere in between the tackles for about a 2 yard gain.

Really? I would've thunk it'd be something to do with a kickoff... :P

[Mountain Bronco]

I have BMarsh as a wideout in my fantasy leage and have the following options to replace him

1. Royal (my leage gives points for every 20 return yards and return touchdowns as well)
2. Stallworth
3. Mendenhal to the flex spot and Ward to the reciever spot.

Any thoughts?

[Bob's your Information Minister]

All I can say is count your blessings that you drew Oakland. You don't even need wide receivers to beat that team.

[BlaK-Argentina]

All I can say is count your blessings that you drew Oakland. You don't even need wide receivers to beat that team.

I can't wait to see how your team does against them. ROFL!

[bronco militia]

I expect a tight game....the raiders have a solid defense

[Inkana7]

I don't understand where the notion that the Raiders have a solid defense comes from. They were even worse than us against the run last season.

[Broncos_OTM]

Really? Because I seem to remember two guys going by the names of Eddie Mac and Rod Smith that kicked ass in 2000.

He isnt a 1 WR guy. He just hasnt had more than 1 decent WR in a long damn time.

add in shannon sharpe and that whole thought process just blew up.

[Broncos_OTM]

I have BMarsh as a wideout in my fantasy leage and have the following options to replace him

1. Royal (my leage gives points for every 20 return yards and return touchdowns as well)
2. Stallworth
3. Mendenhal to the flex spot and Ward to the reciever spot.

Any thoughts?

ward....

[Mediator12]

I want to see DEN pass against DeAngelo Hall. That means whoever plays SE is going to get some serious opportunity in that game. I wonder who will be the Flanker DJax or Eddie Royal? Playing against Asomugha is not going to make them very productive.

The LB's are pretty good in coverage in OAK so the TE's and RB's are not going to have many easy opportunities in the passing game.

All I can say is it's 56 hours until real football starts!

[kmonty]

I don't understand where the notion that the Raiders have a solid defense comes from. They were even worse than us against the run last season.

Rep. I mean, seriously. They're good, but I'd take 16 defenses ahead of them in a fantasy draft (including a homer-pick of our own Broncos).

[gyldenlove]

I want to see DEN pass against DeAngelo Hall. That means whoever plays SE is going to get some serious opportunity in that game. I wonder who will be the Flanker DJax or Eddie Royal? Playing against Asomugha is not going to make them very productive.

The LB's are pretty good in coverage in OAK so the TE's and RB's are not going to have many easy opportunities in the passing game.

All I can say is it's 56 hours until real football starts!

The way to beat Oakland is to run on them. Burgess is not a good run stopping end, their linebackers are cover guys more than hard hitting run stoppers. Both their cornerbacks play relatively soft against the run and Michael Huff is pretty soft too.

I would like to see us challenge Hall with a steady dose of outs, slants and a few double moves because he does play the ball quite aggressively and will try to jump routes.

Other than that I think we will see a lot of Tony Scheffler splitting out wide and taking those stay routes when he gets matched up with a linebacker or having him go over the middle when he catches a cornerback.

[baja]

Shanahan will figure something out fr Greasy Al.

3 TE sets

[Bronx33]

3 TE sets



Now that would give grizzley adams fits...

[bronco militia]

Rep. I mean, seriously. They're good, but I'd take 16 defenses ahead of them in a fantasy draft (including a homer-pick of our own Broncos).

oh yeah......why would anyone ignore yourFantasy Draft when they are talking real football


Ha!

I mean really

[baja]

Our first play of the season will be a run somewhere in between the tackles for about a 2 yard gain.

I'll bet you it's a pass. You on that ?

[Jesterhole]

Wow, first game for Royal, first game for our new LT Clady...I'm not expecting the offense to really get it together until mid season, if they do at all this year. I think Cutler's going to have some Vandy flashbacks this season. Outside of him and Marshall, we have no proven players in my book, especially if Nalen can't go.

Running back by committee S-U-C-K-S.

Scheff is running third string behind Nate Jackson, a guy we seem to cut at least once every year. WTF? If you can't beat out a journeyman playing out of position in your third year...what does that say?

[baja]

So we have three rookies starting, Royal Clady and Hillis

[CasinoRoyal]

Wow, first game for Royal, first game for our new LT Clady...I'm not expecting the offense to really get it together until mid season, if they do at all this year. I think Cutler's going to have some Vandy flashbacks this season. Outside of him and Marshall, we have no proven players in my book, especially if Nalen can't go.

Running back by committee S-U-C-K-S.

Scheff is running third string behind Nate Jackson, a guy we seem to cut at least once every year. WTF? If you can't beat out a journeyman playing out of position in your third year...what does that say?

Naw buddy were gonna pound the rock down oaklands throat and play action alllll night.

Guarantee.

Our OL is revamped for pass protection and run blocking.

We will be just fine without Marshall for 1 week. I dont see why you think our offense will be shaky........Till mid season????

Where you been at buddy?

[CasinoRoyal]

So we have three rookies starting, Royal Clady and Hillis

3 world class rooks :yayaya:

[baja]

3 world class rooks :yayaya:


I think it's great but you gotta admit it is rare for a Broncos team, has it ever happened in the Shanahan era?

[jonny1]

Scheff is running third string behind Nate Jackson, a guy we seem to cut at least once every year. WTF? If you can't beat out a journeyman playing out of position in your third year...what does that say?

Wrong, the depth chart (as of 9/2) on denverbroncos.com has Sheffler as #2. In addition, they have never cut Nate, he has always gotten hurt.

http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=134

[CasinoRoyal]

I think it's great but you gotta admit it is rare for a Broncos team, has it ever happened in the Shanahan era?

Dont think so but the new Era that Shanny has created is rookies will be expected to come in and play right away......

Liek Dre Bly said you either jump on the ship and contribute or get left behind.

Everybody comes out and competes and they all love each other.

best kind of environment to have.

Character+Talent=$$$$$$$$$$$

These rooks got great character.

[Jesterhole]

Naw buddy were gonna pound the rock down oaklands throat and play action alllll night.

Guarantee.

Our OL is revamped for pass protection and run blocking.

We will be just fine without Marshall for 1 week. I dont see why you think our offense will be shaky........Till mid season????

Where you been at buddy?


I just think the O, especially the line, will need time to put it all together. Yes, they are revamped, but they aren't going to start playing at 100%

Clady is brand new. both to the scheme and NFL. Hamilton played center all last year, Nalen (by far our best and most important lineman) looks like he'll be out for a while, bringing another brand new face into the mix, Kuper played tackle last year, and Harris is only in his second year.

Our O-line, more so that probably any other blocking scheme in the NFL, requires every linemen to work together in a carefully orchestrated fat man ballet...and you don't get the required synchronization until you've played together for a while. Eight games is an aggressive prediction.

Not that I think that we don't have the pieces...but the line is just raw right now. And if they can't open holes for the run game, it's all going to be put on Jay.

How many mistakes does a rookie LT make, playing against the best pass rushers in the NFL week in and week out? I think Clady will pan out, but he's got to learn...and Jay is going to pay the price for almost every lesson.

[Jesterhole]

In addition, they have never cut Nate, he has always gotten hurt.

http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=134

That can't be right. I swear we used to swap out him and Charlie Adams for another kicker/punter almost every week there for a while. I could be wrong, but in any case, I don't like Jackson, and don't have any faith in him. Glad to hear Scheff is playing ahead of him.

[CasinoRoyal]

I just think the O, especially the line, will need time to put it all together. Yes, they are revamped, but they aren't going to start playing at 100%

Clady is brand new. both to the scheme and NFL. Hamilton played center all last year, Nalen (by far our best and most important lineman) looks like he'll be out for a while, bringing another brand new face into the mix, Kuper played tackle last year, and Harris is only in his second year.

Our O-line, more so that probably any other blocking scheme in the NFL, requires every linemen to work together in a carefully orchestrated fat man ballet...and you don't get the required synchronization until you've played together for a while. Eight games is an aggressive prediction.

Not that I think that we don't have the pieces...but the line is just raw right now. And if they can't open holes for the run game, it's all going to be put on Jay.

How many mistakes does a rookie LT make, playing against the best pass rushers in the NFL week in and week out? I think Clady will pan out, but he's got to learn...and Jay is going to pay the price for almost every lesson.

Naw because Clady is to our offense what Joe Thomas was for the Browns.

And he ran a similar if not the same scheme in college.......Probably the reason why he picked everything up so fast....

Seen Cutler take any big shots this pre season? And Clady went up against some big time pass rushers in Mario Williams, Demarcus Ware, Kampman.....

Our OL is moving as a unit out there and thats scary.

[s0phr0syne]

I think it's great but you gotta admit it is rare for a Broncos team, has it ever happened in the Shanahan era?



Technically 4.

Can't forget our sprinting rook punter--Kern!

[CasinoRoyal]

Technically 4.

Can't forget our sprinting rook punter--Kern!

Big time Kern!!!:thumbs:

[cutthemdown]

people will be surprised when Broncos run more then pass vs Raiders. Raiders strength is there CBS so the wise plan is to go at the weakness which is the Dline up the gut.

[Bronx33]

people will be surprised when Broncos run more then pass vs Raiders. Raiders strength is there CBS so the wise plan is to go at the weakness which is the Dline up the gut.


Yep i think we are going to run it alot as well.

[CasinoRoyal]

Raiders run defense isnt exactly stout itself........

Im looking forward to running all over them as Cutler throws to tight ends allday with some play action.

Im also predecting a Pr or KR return from Royal.....

[skpac1001]

1st play
Double reverse to Royal where Royal pulls up and unleashes a 50 yard bomb (he can do it, its in one of his highlights) and hits a wide open (Asomugha can't cover him) Cutler streaking to the end zone. Bank on it.

[CasinoRoyal]

1st play
Double reverse to Royal where Royal pulls up and unleashes a 50 yard bomb (he can do it, its in one of his highlights) and hits a wide open (Asomugha can't cover him) Cutler streaking to the end zone. Bank on it.

Hilarious! You wanna send Cutler on a go route?

[skpac1001]

Hilarious! You wanna send Cutler on a go route?

What? You think a post route is better? I am flexable.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

I can't wait to see how your team does against them. ROFL!

We have plenty of talent at receiver. Between DBowe, Darling, Webb and our speedy rookie Franklin, plus Gonzalez and our GIANT rookie tight end Cottam, we have lots of targets.

[CasinoRoyal]

What? You think a post route is better? I am flexable.

Why not just send em on one of those pretty double moves?

[broncosteven]

He's touted as the deep threat.

Out of the gate, I'd run him deep with a couple of hitch moves just to get them thinking deep. Maybe even send a bomb his way.

Then I light them up with underneath stuff and let him work his return skills with only a couple of guys to beat.

Most of all, I'd like to see him catch the winning touchdown.

personally I would run him on a reverse once in an early series to get the butterflies out and allow him to handle the ball. Then do some drag routes like you say.

[broncosteven]

We have plenty of talent at receiver. Between DBowe, Darling, Webb and our speedy rookie Franklin, plus Gonzalez and our GIANT rookie tight end Cottam, we have lots of targets.

Darling > Crapthosowhatshisname?

[skpac1001]

Why not just send em on one of those pretty double moves?

Thats not bad. The first reciever can pump fake to him to sell it before handing the ball to Royal for the second reverse.

[gyldenlove]

I would love us to play some serious no huddle this year, especially against smaller defenses like Oakland. Let Clady use his size (the man is HUGE) to dominate some tired defensive ends. I think Cutler can handle it too, he is getting a pretty good grasp of the playbook.

We really should run the k-gun offense in the second half of the season, we have so many great recievers and Cutler is really good at drawing up a play in the sand and finding an open guy. I could imagine Cutler and Marshall doing what he used to do with Bennett, just find the open spot, sit down and wait for a high ball nobody else is going to come close to and then you know who wins those 1 on 1's with cornerbacks.

[Bronx33]

Darling > Crapthosowhatshisname?


Now all bobs team needs is a QB that can throw the ball to that elite field of receivers.

[NYBronc]

I have BMarsh as a wideout in my fantasy leage and have the following options to replace him

1. Royal (my leage gives points for every 20 return yards and return touchdowns as well)
2. Stallworth
3. Mendenhal to the flex spot and Ward to the reciever spot.

Any thoughts?


I would play Stallworth. Anderson is going to light up Mrs. PacMan and the overrated Boys.

I have the same problem. Who would you suggest week 1 for Marshall?

A. Toomer
D. Hester
D. Jackson (FA)
J. Morgan (FA)

[Inkana7]

Toomer or Morgan.

[azbroncfan]

I want to see DEN pass against DeAngelo Hall. That means whoever plays SE is going to get some serious opportunity in that game. I wonder who will be the Flanker DJax or Eddie Royal? Playing against Asomugha is not going to make them very productive.

The LB's are pretty good in coverage in OAK so the TE's and RB's are not going to have many easy opportunities in the passing game.

All I can say is it's 56 hours until real football starts!

Ding, Ding, Ding. We have a winner. Nice call