The Slot Machine: Eddie Casino Royal

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Published: August 21, 2009

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... Broncos' Eddie Royal, No. 19 is slowly creeping into the number one receiver spot in the Mile High City.

Royal, the second year player out of Virginia Tech is a special player, combining a 4.39 forty time, 24 reps on the bench press, and a 36 inch vertical.  He has excellent hands, is a crisp route runner and makes excellent decisions.

In his rookie debut against the Raiders last season, Royal caught nine balls for 146 yards and a touchdown. This won him rookie of the week honors, however I was most impressed by his decision making.

During the game, Royal ran an end around which turned out to be a trick pass play.  He was under heavy pressure and instead of throwing into coverage or taking a sack, the rookie threw the ball out of bounds...and he is a receiver! Some of the best quarterbacks in the NFL can't make the right decision in that situation, but a rookie receiver did.

Now good decisions will only get you so far.  He is also an explos...

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