Royal Mini-camp

by Mike Clark on Jun 14, 2008 2:15 AM MDT

Its a nice feeling to have players wanting to be the best when they run a race. I'm a little suprised that Samie Parker beat the youngster Alridge...but there it was. Its a funny feeling to again have a team that seems to like each other. What a change from the last few years.

Has anyone noticed Brandon Marshall's smile, did anyone notice that he is not taking any time off. How fun to have a player that wants to, " stay in town, continue working-out, and help community projects." Brandon really made me mad a few months ago--what a loss--or so I thought. Now I see a star that could have watched from the sidelines--holding his arm--but he didn't. I really liked him last year after 102 catches....now I'm beginning to love this fourth round pick.

I think its fun, the news from mini-camp, the defense held their own, and sometimes outplayed the offense. I hope this is real. I think it is. Lynch gets his nose bonked, leaves for just a moment, and returns with his nostrils stuffed with TP to stop the bleeding. I bet he had many a young-player looking at him and thinking, "I must live up to this standard." I hope they do.

I love the Clady pick and he seems to be doing well. If you search the Fiesta Bowl you can see him play in the best college bowl game in history. This is not a bias because I graduated from Boise State...it is simply the best college-bowl-game...ever...ever!

Eddie Royal, my favorite pick this draft, a media favorite at the beginning of camp, seems to have dropped off the map. Is this a bad sign....no. The only word of Royal this camp is, 'Character,' 'speed,' and 'great hands.' We must realize that we have brought in some very good WR's that also want to play. Royal wil have a few great plays as a reciever this year and hopefully a couple TD's in returns.

What's happening to this team?

Selvin wants 2000 yards, can bench 360 lbs many times, and is bigger -stronger-faster than the Selvin we knew.....and that Selvin was good.

Marcus Thomas says, "I had been out of football and was out of shape last year." He also loves Shanny for standing behind him. He now says that he is stonger, faster, and ready to show what he can do. Carlton Powell and Marcus are powers of the future.

Jarvis Moss says, his leg is fine, I'm ready to go, and have a chip on my shoulder to prove my last year #1 pick. Haven't heard much from Jarvis...this may also be good...he may be working hard.

I could go on with this through every player...but why? Something has happened to our team that I really like. We have enough offense to stand with any.

Crush! What a funny word! Orange Crush! Maybe a thought.

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Ha!

I love it! Thanks for the exciting read!!! That bowl game was the best, no doubt…

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by ejruiz on Jun 14, 2008 11:40 AM MDT reply actions

I'll third the "Best Bowl Game Ever"

Though I too have to ask people to overlook my Idaho bias. However, it isn’t because I graduated from Boise Stae. I was just up the road in Caldwell.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Jun 14, 2008 1:13 PM MDT up reply actions

Best college game I have ever seen.

It’s over….. wait oh oh oh.. clock – tick tick tick…. hoooraaay! .... screaming… I can’t believe it. Reminds me of some other “Bronco” games I have watched in my lifetime.

by YellowStoneBronco on Jun 15, 2008 10:33 PM MDT up reply actions

I a lot biased

But to me the Best Bowl game ever was the 1991 Orange Bowl. When CU beat Notre Dame 10-9. Sure they almost lost it, but heck CU was Natl Champs. But when Boise St beat OU it was my 2nd favorite. Plus it was with Coach Hawks boys give CU real hope

by broncfanstuckinsd on Jun 16, 2008 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions

We seem to have a lot of hungry players this year

We might not put it all together for a playoff run, but I have a feeling that this team is going to be fun to watch this year.

by Darin H on Jun 14, 2008 11:53 AM MDT reply actions

Some more good news for you Mike

Eddie Royal, my favorite pick this draft, a media favorite at the beginning of camp, seems to have dropped off the map. Is this a bad sign….

In fact, I respectfully disagree. There’s been a lot of good news out of camp regarding Royal, prompting several MHR members to comment that they want to see Royal as our number 2 WR. While I think that’s taking things a bit far, the news out of camp on Royal has been terrific, including word that he may get worked in more.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Jun 14, 2008 12:06 PM MDT reply actions

He'll be our number 2 by the end of the year. Guaranteed!

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08
The Quest ~ TSG 5/19/08

by Tim Lynch on Jun 14, 2008 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions

That's bold!!!

I like the optimism…but with the experience, size, and talent ahead of Royal I think it’s a long shot. Still, if he works out that well I certainly won’t begrudge being flat out wrong!

by UnarmingMermaid on Jun 15, 2008 11:41 PM MDT up reply actions

Great News

I’ve heard a lot of good reports on Royal this camp—just nothing the last week or so.

by Mike Clark on Jun 14, 2008 3:03 PM MDT up reply actions

Even if Royal doesn't get much work at WR

Our return ST improved last year (didn’t Hall and Martinez both take one back?). With Eddie running crazy the field position game will be one more factor in the turn around year.

But I wouldn’t bet against him making an impact as a WR too.

What a different feel compared to last year. The depth at every position will make sure that even if there’s a catastrophe, there will not be another losing season. Not to look too far ahead, but I think this team has been built to run with the pass wild power teams of the AFC.

by HBBeough on Jun 15, 2008 8:42 PM MDT reply actions

Refference to Depth

HBB – I too feel that this is the real change of this reloading season. I look at the positional charts done by some of the other members and just smile. I love to see the competition is really pushing everyone to play their best.

In my opinion we only lack depth in three spots. The first: QB -(I miss the days of Kubiak). Kicker and Punter – well, I think all we have is depth right now and no starters. I am not going to count DT as a lack of depth… just there is a bigger drop off there from starters to back ups until till the rookie can prove otherwise. Not saying this to be a negative. Just trying to point out that we are very solid at almost every position this year. How many times have we ever been able to say that?

Looking forward to seeing the how things shake out in camp. I hate to see guys not make the team – when in years past they could have started.

by YellowStoneBronco on Jun 15, 2008 10:50 PM MDT up reply actions

HB

I look at Royal and think Upchurch. Just my imagination I’m sure. I look at Eddie and think and think Rick. I look at ability and think Upchurch.

funny me

by Mike Clark on Jun 16, 2008 7:06 PM MDT up reply actions

Something has happened to this team!

However, as Champ reminded us a couple of weeks ago…everybody has high hopes and overwhelming optimism in June (parphrased obviously). It’s not until the Broncs hit the field that we will really know what we’ve got. Nevertheless, I agree that something intangible and inarguably positive seems to be happening this year. It’s just hard to tell if that’s the June optimism talking or something real. I guess we’ll find out!

by UnarmingMermaid on Jun 15, 2008 11:47 PM MDT reply actions