Royal to start over Jackson (1 Viewer)

[Hoss_Cartwright]

Denver Post

 

[FavreCo]

Royal is the future, Jackson is the stone-handed past.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Remember whose depth chart you are reading. I'm not saying Royal isn't going to start, but Shanahan is known to change his depth chart a lot.

 

[BigRed]

DEN #2 is not really of interest to me regardless. Our league isn't massive enough and this isn't the Colts we're talking about.

 

[ThePittbully]

Remember whose depth chart you are reading. I'm not saying Royal isn't going to start, but Shanahan is known to change his depth chart a lot.

I disagree, they may not be there yet, but I think that passing game has a bright future is Marshall can get his head on straight and Cutler continues to progress. Cutler, Marshall, and Sheffler should only get better as time goes on, if Royal can make a place for himself in that offense in a year or two he could easily be a WR2 or WR3 type guy

 

[CBower4545]

Remember whose depth chart you are reading. I'm not saying Royal isn't going to start, but Shanahan is known to change his depth chart a lot.

I know he has a reputation at the RB position, has he done similar things with other positions? Do you think this is a motivational ploy or experiment or something? IDK. It doesn't appear that the buzz is coming from Shanahan alone. Beat writers and teammates have been given him high praise. I think he has done well and earned the right to compete for the 2nd spot. I think that is pretty encouraging for a guy that was expected to at best play the slot and return punts. Sure it's early nothing written in stone. But this is great news for a dynasty prospect.

 

[TheFanatic]

Scouts said Eddie Royal was fast, but nobody knew he was this fast.

On draft day, the Broncos took Royal in the second round with the idea of making him their returner for the present and a receiver for the future.

It took Royal less than four months to become a starting receiver by their first preseason game. The rookie was moved ahead of veteran Darrell Jackson this week and will start Saturday night opposite Brandon Marshall at receiver in the Broncos' preseason opener against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium.

"He's earned the chance to start," Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said. "He's practiced at a high level and done all the things you need to do to play with the first team."

Royal may be a rookie, but his deep-threat speed could make him a more logical partner with Marshall, who figures to draw his share of double coverages this year. If defenses have to pay attention to Royal's speed, Marshall could get just enough space.

"I've been practicing all along like I was capable of playing with the first team," Royal said. "I'm just excited. It's a great privilege."

I like this kid....

 

[tombonneau]

Just saw this ... I think if you end up drafting Brandon Marshall, Royal is a great late round "temporary handcuff" who might be able to produce weeks 1-3. My co-worker is a rabid diehard Bronco fan and has said great things about Royal.

 

[EBF]

atselfonback:

 

[SSOG]

Remember whose depth chart you are reading. I'm not saying Royal isn't going to start, but Shanahan is known to change his depth chart a lot.

I know he has a reputation at the RB position, has he done similar things with other positions? Do you think this is a motivational ploy or experiment or something? IDK. It doesn't appear that the buzz is coming from Shanahan alone. Beat writers and teammates have been given him high praise. I think he has done well and earned the right to compete for the 2nd spot. I think that is pretty encouraging for a guy that was expected to at best play the slot and return punts. Sure it's early nothing written in stone. But this is great news for a dynasty prospect.

At the end of the preseason, the depth chart is the depth chart (even at RB). After all of the training camps and preseason action, Shanahan remains very loyal to the depth chart, possibly even to a fault. His thinking is that he's had 3 months to make up his mind, so it's silly to change it off of a dozen carries.Prior to the end of the preseason, though, the depth chart is practically worthless. Players shoot up and down the chart to reflect how they're doing in practice at the time. It's meant to reward players who are doing well, as well as to motivate players who aren't. Sometimes something surprising happens (such as Royal making the Ones). Sometimes it sticks (see Davis, Terrell). Sometimes it doesn't (see Bell, Mike). All I read from this at the moment is that Royal is looking better than expected right now, and he's probably got a better chance of being a starter than he was originally given.

 

[buck naked]

atselfonback:

Now if you had bought him in the survivor 12 auction I would have been impressed.

 

[PahtyTom]

Has he put on any weight or is he still at 180 lbs?

 

[TheFanatic]

Remember whose depth chart you are reading. I'm not saying Royal isn't going to start, but Shanahan is known to change his depth chart a lot.

I know he has a reputation at the RB position, has he done similar things with other positions? Do you think this is a motivational ploy or experiment or something? IDK. It doesn't appear that the buzz is coming from Shanahan alone. Beat writers and teammates have been given him high praise. I think he has done well and earned the right to compete for the 2nd spot. I think that is pretty encouraging for a guy that was expected to at best play the slot and return punts. Sure it's early nothing written in stone. But this is great news for a dynasty prospect.

At the end of the preseason, the depth chart is the depth chart (even at RB). After all of the training camps and preseason action, Shanahan remains very loyal to the depth chart, possibly even to a fault. His thinking is that he's had 3 months to make up his mind, so it's silly to change it off of a dozen carries.Prior to the end of the preseason, though, the depth chart is practically worthless. Players shoot up and down the chart to reflect how they're doing in practice at the time. It's meant to reward players who are doing well, as well as to motivate players who aren't. Sometimes something surprising happens (such as Royal making the Ones). Sometimes it sticks (see Davis, Terrell). Sometimes it doesn't (see Bell, Mike). All I read from this at the moment is that Royal is looking better than expected right now, and he's probably got a better chance of being a starter than he was originally given.

All this is for Royal is good news for now. He has another month to remain there. He could get knocked back to 3 tomorrow if he plays like crap in the Houston game. But if he does well he could distance himself from the rest of the field and surprise some people...

 

[TheFanatic]

Has he put on any weight or is he still at 180 lbs?

He's up to 182

Eddie Royal | #19 | WR

Denver Broncos | Official Team Site

Height: 5-10 Weight: 182 Age: 22

Born: 5/21/1986 Chantilly , VA

College: Virginia Tech

Experience: Rookie

High School: Westfield HS [Chantilly, VA]

 

[FavreCo]

atselfonback:

ditto.

 

[Fodasme69]

Has he put on any weight or is he still at 180 lbs?

He's up to 182

Eddie Royal | #19 | WR

Denver Broncos | Official Team Site

Height: 5-10 Weight: 182 Age: 22

Born: 5/21/1986 Chantilly , VA

College: Virginia Tech

Experience: Rookie

High School: Westfield HS [Chantilly, VA]

 

[az_prof]

I think you explained this one perfectly.

Remember whose depth chart you are reading. I'm not saying Royal isn't going to start, but Shanahan is known to change his depth chart a lot.

I know he has a reputation at the RB position, has he done similar things with other positions? Do you think this is a motivational ploy or experiment or something? IDK. It doesn't appear that the buzz is coming from Shanahan alone. Beat writers and teammates have been given him high praise. I think he has done well and earned the right to compete for the 2nd spot. I think that is pretty encouraging for a guy that was expected to at best play the slot and return punts. Sure it's early nothing written in stone. But this is great news for a dynasty prospect.

At the end of the preseason, the depth chart is the depth chart (even at RB). After all of the training camps and preseason action, Shanahan remains very loyal to the depth chart, possibly even to a fault. His thinking is that he's had 3 months to make up his mind, so it's silly to change it off of a dozen carries.Prior to the end of the preseason, though, the depth chart is practically worthless. Players shoot up and down the chart to reflect how they're doing in practice at the time. It's meant to reward players who are doing well, as well as to motivate players who aren't. Sometimes something surprising happens (such as Royal making the Ones). Sometimes it sticks (see Davis, Terrell). Sometimes it doesn't (see Bell, Mike). All I read from this at the moment is that Royal is looking better than expected right now, and he's probably got a better chance of being a starter than he was originally given.

 

[footballman_696969]

The Marshall plan

Rookie receiver Eddie Royal, who has had a stellar camp, will start opposite Brandon Marshall vs. the Texans.

But one ancillary reason Royal will get the nod over Darrell Jackson, who had been running with the first team for most of camp, is that Jackson is preparing himself for Marshall's pending suspension.

Jackson had been working all camp at the "Z" position, the flanker spot on the tight-end side, off the ball, where Royal now works.

But this week, Jackson switched to the "X," or split-end position, where Marshall is the starter until his two- to three-game suspension kicks in, beginning with the regular-season opener Sept. 9.

"I've got to get some work at 'X' because the first two or three games Brandon won't be there," Jackson said. "So I have to get a little more experience at the position."

Jackson hasn't been as flashy as Royal the past couple of weeks. But he has been the beneficiary of a light schedule in Denver's camp and also improved health. Jackson battled the aftereffects for most of two seasons from a severe case of turf toe.

"I'm way more confident," Jackson said, comparing this summer to last year in San Francisco. "I'm getting into a little bit of a rhythm catching balls, so it's pretty cool."

LINK

 

[tombonneau]

The Marshall plan

Rookie receiver Eddie Royal, who has had a stellar camp, will start opposite Brandon Marshall vs. the Texans.

But one ancillary reason Royal will get the nod over Darrell Jackson, who had been running with the first team for most of camp, is that Jackson is preparing himself for Marshall's pending suspension.

Jackson had been working all camp at the "Z" position, the flanker spot on the tight-end side, off the ball, where Royal now works.

But this week, Jackson switched to the "X," or split-end position, where Marshall is the starter until his two- to three-game suspension kicks in, beginning with the regular-season opener Sept. 9.

"I've got to get some work at 'X' because the first two or three games Brandon won't be there," Jackson said. "So I have to get a little more experience at the position."

Jackson hasn't been as flashy as Royal the past couple of weeks. But he has been the beneficiary of a light schedule in Denver's camp and also improved health. Jackson battled the aftereffects for most of two seasons from a severe case of turf toe.

"I'm way more confident," Jackson said, comparing this summer to last year in San Francisco. "I'm getting into a little bit of a rhythm catching balls, so it's pretty cool."

LINK

Interesting. Thanks for pointing this out. Shows there is definitely more to Royal's starting beyond the superficial headline.The question now becomes if Royal looks good at the Z, does he keep the spot when Marshall comes back and Djax backs up Marshall at the X?

Either way, if you go after Marshall, DJax would appear to be the temp-handcuff.

 

[footballman_696969]

I only play in re-drafts, and DJax has been the guy that I'm targeting. I think he'll end up bringing in the 3rd most catches behind Marshall and Scheffler.

If I was playing in dynasty leagues I would be targeting Royal as a guy I want to store on my roster for the future.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Here is the thing I will note: if the Broncos playoff hopes start to dim... Royal will become a starter (unless he hits the rookie wall) down the stretch. Deep roster storage or a keep-your-eye-on free agent for sure, imo. Normally this wouldnt be the case, but he is already taking solid 1st team reps. So long as he can continue with a modicum of success he could pay some dividends this year on an improving passing offense that was 13th in yards last year.

 

[Marc Levin]

I think this says more about Keary Colbert than Jackson.

 

[moleculo]

The Marshall plan

Rookie receiver Eddie Royal, who has had a stellar camp, will start opposite Brandon Marshall vs. the Texans.

But one ancillary reason Royal will get the nod over Darrell Jackson, who had been running with the first team for most of camp, is that Jackson is preparing himself for Marshall's pending suspension.

Jackson had been working all camp at the "Z" position, the flanker spot on the tight-end side, off the ball, where Royal now works.

But this week, Jackson switched to the "X," or split-end position, where Marshall is the starter until his two- to three-game suspension kicks in, beginning with the regular-season opener Sept. 9.

"I've got to get some work at 'X' because the first two or three games Brandon won't be there," Jackson said. "So I have to get a little more experience at the position."

Jackson hasn't been as flashy as Royal the past couple of weeks. But he has been the beneficiary of a light schedule in Denver's camp and also improved health. Jackson battled the aftereffects for most of two seasons from a severe case of turf toe.

"I'm way more confident," Jackson said, comparing this summer to last year in San Francisco. "I'm getting into a little bit of a rhythm catching balls, so it's pretty cool."

LINK

Interesting. That's the exact opposite of how I thought this would play out.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

I think this says more about Keary Colbert than Jackson.