THE FANTASY FIXX
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Eddie Royal#19, WR-(Denver Broncos)….
The second year receiver is looking primed to follow up his successful 2008 rookie campaign with another big year in Denver. Wide Receiver Eddie Royal was drafted as a return man, but showed so much promise in camp a year ago, he was vaulted into the starting line up; 91 receptions and 980-yards later a star was born.
Royal had tremendous success last season playing opposite Brandon Marshall, the team’s clear number one pass receiving target. With Marshall drawing so much attention Royal was able to roam free against single coverage and win most battles. The rookie wideout became an effective second option for the Bronco’s offense catching 43 passes for first downs in 2008.
Royal had three games last season with over 100-yards receiving and caught fewer than five balls just four times in 15 starts. The former Virginia Tech Hokie also had as many as six receptions in seven of his starts last season.
What to expect in 2009…
With McDaniels implementing the new (Patriots West) offense in Denver, Royal is expected to play the Wes Welker role, one that has benefited the Patriots receiver to the tune of 111 receptions in 2008 and 112 in 2007. With Marshall expected to be available at the start of the 2009 season, it’s very likely that Royal will continue his success in Denver and could be looking at a bigger year in his new role. Fantasy owners, especially those in PPR leagueswill have to consider Royal along the same lines as Wes Welker, likely to be one of the top WR2 to go in fantasy drafts. (2009 predictions: 96 receptions, 1.025-yards, 7 touchdowns)
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