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Published on 04/29/2008 at Tue Apr 29 06:51.
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Draft Review: Eddie Royal & Immeasurables

Posted Tue Apr 29th by

At 5 foot 9 5/8 inches tall and weighing in at all of 184 pounds, Eddie Royal has been picked on for being undersized and too short to compete as a receiver in the NFL. There have been several draft ‘experts’ that have claimed Shanahan really reached for Royal with our 2nd round pick (42nd overall). And the only positive thing I hear consistently is how Eddie might give us a spark on special teams as a returner.

Before we go any further, may I remind the ‘experts’ of another undersized, short, 2nd round pick that was pronounced by these same ‘experts’ as only being able to assist us as a returner?

In 2005 we drafted a 5 foot 8 inch tall cornerback from Oklahoma State with the 56th overall pick. His name was Darrent Williams. I clearly remember reading all kinds of things in the mainstream media about how the CB’s drafted after Williams (Foxy and Paymah) would likely win starting jobs before the diminutive Darrent.

And then… we all witnessed the immeasurables. The heart and passion Darrent had. The fearlessness and confidence that he displayed on the field. And, of course, his contagious smile and overflowing spirit. I don’t think there are many Bronco fans that would have traded D-Will for another cornerback even if he was a foot taller than Darrent.

Now, I’m not proclaiming that Eddie Royal is D-Will. And I can’t pronounce that Eddie has the kind of massive immeasurables that Darrent had. But, fellow fans, before you buy into the ‘experts’ on Royal’s chances to end up starting at WR for Denver, remember that success in the NFL is very much based on more than a guy’s height and weight or the school he came out of.

And now for some highlight videos of Eddie Royal — Enjoy!!!

NOTE: I must give props to Jeff Legwold over at Rocky Mountain News as one of the few people I’ve seen that has not only said that Eddie Royal was a great draft pick, but predicted on CBS4 News that he would win a starting job at receiver before long.
MORE VIDEO BELOW THE LINK

Here is another collection of highlights. This one has many of the same clips at the beginning, but it also has some new returns, catches and even a reverse that the first one doesn’t include.

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog. At least that what a lot of T-shirts say. I never wore em because I’m a big guy and it didn’t really make sense to wear them when you’re a big guy. :)

    OK… in all seriousness… if Royal has anything close to DWill’s heart, then I will of course love the pick. As it stands it’s the only pick that’s even a headscratcher for me. I loved every pick, liked the Royal pick, and if he shows that spirit on the field then I’ll quickly change my opinion to “love” that pick, too.

  • kenton

    Im from the same area that Eddie is from so I’ve had the pleasure of watching him grew up. And I have to say that i truely fell tha he has the abiltity and determination to be a big star in the NFL. He’s quick, fast and explosive and once he gets used to the new change he will become a force to be messed with.

  • Lucky aka his Big bro

    my boy became a man and a hell of a player he worked hard it is wonderful to see his work payoff real work helps dreams come true..

  • keith

    Very interesting…almost prescient.