Rookie becoming a Royal pain for DBs - The Orange Mane

Inkana7 · 07-30-2008, 05:49 PM

Rookie becoming a Royal pain for DBs
By Jim Armstrong
The Denver Post

Eddie Royal, left, heads down the sideline after catching a pass with Jack Mother****ing Williams in pursuit during training camp. (AP | David Zalubowski)

Happens every year. Some rookies show up bigger than advertised at training camp.

This year's biggest surprise? That would be Eddie Royal, the Broncos' second-rounder from Virginia Tech. As much as the coaches like this rookie class from top to bottom, Royal easily has generated the most buzz.

Royal was drafted first and foremost to upgrade the Broncos' return game. But he's showing with each passing day that he's capable of contributing as a receiver, too.

"He's fast and he's quick," said Broncos cornerback Dre Bly. "I've been telling guys, having had a chance to be with Az Hakim in Detroit and St. Louis, he's another version of him, with more speed. ... With the kind of player he is, he's a gadget guy, he's a reverse guy, a guy who can go deep, a guy who can catch screens."

A slot receiver, in other words. At 5-foot-10 and 182 pounds, Royal profiles as a classic slot receiver, much like veteran Brandon Stokley. Then again, Mike Shanahan said on draft day that Royal was the best receiver in the draft at beating man-to-man bump coverage.

Whether he eventually gets some snaps at wide receiver or not, Royal has made a huge impression during his first NFL camp. He looks the part of a player who's going to help the Broncos for years to come.

Some rookies struggle to make the transition from college to the pro game. Not Royal. He was asked Wednesday if he had had a moment in camp when he felt overwhelmed.

"You can't think like that," said Royal. "You never can think like that. You always come out and put your best foot forward, and that's what I'm trying to do."

Follow Jim Armstrong's daily sports commentaries on The Jimmy Page midday during the week. And read his columns on Sundays at denverpost.com/jimmy.

He can be reached at 303-954-1269 or jmarmstrong@denverpost.com.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_10045798

Dukes · 07-30-2008, 06:42 PM

I like our draft more everyday

RhymesayersDU · 07-30-2008, 07:08 PM

Wow! Both fast and quick!

I heard Clady was both big and huge, too.

cambrad8085 · 07-30-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

Wow! Both fast and quick!

I heard Clady was both big and huge, too.

There is a difference. Fast corresponds to your top end speed. Quick is how quickly you reach that speed, and how quickly you can make changes in direction.

RhymesayersDU · 07-30-2008, 07:15 PM

Houshyamama · 07-30-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cambrad8085

There is a difference. Fast corresponds to your top end speed. Quick is how quickly you reach that speed, and how quickly you can make changes in direction.

yeah dude, don't you play Goal Line Blitz??

Willynowei · 07-30-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

Wow! Both fast and quick!

I heard Clady was both big and huge, too.

The correct analogy would be in comparison to the phrase big and strong; example:

Ryan Clady is big and strong.

George Foster is big.

broncofan2438 · 07-30-2008, 09:26 PM

I really like this kid

tsiguy96 · 07-30-2008, 09:28 PM

hahahaha, you guys get waht they did? they used his name as an adjective! they are referring to Eddie Royal!

awesome.

rugbythug · 07-30-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RhymesayersDU

Wow! Both fast and quick!

I heard Clady was both big and huge, too.

In HS we had a RB with great quicks. He could make you miss in a phone both great YPC. But he never took one to the house from over 20 yards. Had no top end speed. Got caught from behind every time.

ScottXray · 07-30-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rugbythug

In HS we had a RB with great quicks. He could make you miss in a phone both great YPC. But he never took one to the house from over 20 yards. Had no top end speed. Got caught from behind every time.

Considering Royals 40 time I don't think he is gonna have a problem getting caught from behind. Getting on the same page as Cutler maybe, but not his speed and quickness.

Hercules Rockefeller · 07-30-2008, 09:47 PM

Hopefully it all works out for Kevin Kasper err Adrian Madise err Muneer Moore etc and he contributes this year and into the future at WR.

broncosteven · 07-30-2008, 09:49 PM

Show me in a real game.

Until then he is a TC warrior.

Atlas · 07-30-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rugbythug

In HS we had a RB with great quicks. He could make you miss in a phone both great YPC. But he never took one to the house from over 20 yards. Had no top end speed. Got caught from behind every time.

That would be like Selvin Young. Young is very quick but not terribly fast.

worm · 07-30-2008, 09:56 PM

But, but, but I thought he was panned when he was drafted. Not good value. Wrong round. Shanny blew it again. Yada, yada, yada.

UboBronco · 07-30-2008, 10:00 PM

Guess Shanny once again show he knows what he is doing, taking Royal over DeSean (Can't practice in Philly with my hamstrings) Jackson.

Glad we took Eddie instead.

ozomulsion · 07-30-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tsiguy96

hahahaha, you guys get waht they did? they used his name as an adjective! they are referring to Eddie Royal!

awesome.

FTW! hahaha lolzzzzz.

07-30-2008, 05:49 PM	#1
Inkana7 Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,231 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	Rookie becoming a Royal pain for DBs Rookie becoming a Royal pain for DBs By Jim Armstrong The Denver Post Eddie Royal, left, heads down the sideline after catching a pass with Jack Mother**ing Williams in pursuit during training camp. (AP \| David Zalubowski) Happens every year. Some rookies show up bigger than advertised at training camp. This year's biggest surprise? That would be Eddie Royal, the Broncos' second-rounder from Virginia Tech. As much as the coaches like this rookie class from top to bottom, Royal easily has generated the most buzz. Royal was drafted first and foremost to upgrade the Broncos' return game. But he's showing with each passing day that he's capable of contributing as a receiver, too. "He's fast and he's quick," said Broncos cornerback Dre Bly. "I've been telling guys, having had a chance to be with Az Hakim in Detroit and St. Louis, he's another version of him, with more speed. ... With the kind of player he is, he's a gadget guy, he's a reverse guy, a guy who can go deep, a guy who can catch screens." A slot receiver, in other words. At 5-foot-10 and 182 pounds, Royal profiles as a classic slot receiver, much like veteran Brandon Stokley. Then again, Mike Shanahan said on draft day that Royal was the best receiver in the draft at beating man-to-man bump coverage. Whether he eventually gets some snaps at wide receiver or not, Royal has made a huge impression during his first NFL camp. He looks the part of a player who's going to help the Broncos for years to come. Some rookies struggle to make the transition from college to the pro game. Not Royal. He was asked Wednesday if he had had a moment in camp when he felt overwhelmed. "You can't think like that," said Royal. "You never can think like that. You always come out and put your best foot forward, and that's what I'm trying to do." Follow Jim Armstrong's daily sports commentaries on The Jimmy Page midday during the week. And read his columns on Sundays at denverpost.com/jimmy. He can be reached at 303-954-1269 or jmarmstrong@denverpost.com. http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_10045798

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07-30-2008, 06:42 PM	#2
Dukes Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6,317	I like our draft more everyday

07-30-2008, 07:08 PM	#3
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,812 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	Wow! Both fast and quick! I heard Clady was both big and huge, too.

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RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,812 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson

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broncofan2438 Faneco this... LETS TAKE BACK THE AFC WEST Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 6,302 Adopt-a-Bronco: ERIC DECKER	I really like this kid

07-30-2008, 09:28 PM	#9
tsiguy96 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12,559 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	hahahaha, you guys get waht they did? they used his name as an adjective! they are referring to Eddie Royal! awesome.

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Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,005 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	Hopefully it all works out for Kevin Kasper err Adrian Madise err Muneer Moore etc and he contributes this year and into the future at WR.

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broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,032 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	Show me in a real game. Until then he is a TC warrior.

07-30-2008, 09:56 PM	#15
worm Great moments are born... ...from great opportunity Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,947 Adopt-a-Bronco: #20	But, but, but I thought he was panned when he was drafted. Not good value. Wrong round. Shanny blew it again. Yada, yada, yada.

07-30-2008, 10:00 PM	#16
UboBronco Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 354	Guess Shanny once again show he knows what he is doing, taking Royal over DeSean (Can't practice in Philly with my hamstrings) Jackson. Glad we took Eddie instead.