Tuesday, August 12, 2008

1:30 P.M. — Eddie Royal Is Turning Into a Fantasy Sleeper

*Note: Metro Mayhem apologizes in advance that the coverage has been Northern Virginia heavy. Frankly, that's where the expertise is right now. In time, we will stretch out the coverage first to include Prince George's County and then the private schools in the area to be followed by the D.C. public schools. The coverage is almost exclusively about former area athletes, high school teams, coaching hiring and firings and everything else in between.*

Westfield graduate Eddie Royal is getting raved reviews in Broncos camp.

The 5-foot-10, 182-pound Royal was considered small coming out of Virginia Tech, but apparently he got drafted by the right team.

Brandon Marshall, who is suspended for the first two games, is a definite starter. But Royal is competing with Keary Colbert, Darrell Jackson and Samie Parker for the other spot. Brandon Stokley will be in the slot.

“He’s been very impressive,” Denver coach Mike Shanahan said. “He’s got a burning desire to make the starting lineup.”

“I’m very impressed,” Dre’ Bly said. “He’s asking me constantly what things he needs to work on to improve his game.”

Who hasn't he impressed? Could you say fantasy sleeper?

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