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Originally Posted by Royal Hawaiian Opihi
Three years ago I picked up a rookie WR by the name of Marques Colston after week one of the NFL season. This year, I think I drafted him in LATE in the 2nd round. Eddie Royal was the first rookie ever to be immediately promoted not only to the OPIHI active roster... but also to crack the starting lineup in week one. Tonight he proved that he's earned it. Wow. What a game.
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He looked awesome last night, catching everything in site, and even running a couple plays. I loved the way Cutler leaned on him. I think Marshall's return may help, since he will draw coverage, and Denver has proven in the past (Smith/McCaffrey) that if they have 2 talented WRs they will get both the ball.
In my only league, I drafted Royal at 14.12 to serve as my WR5/6. After Monday night, he's moved up to WR4. I'd consider a starting role for him, but the 3 guys I have in front of him are not guys you bench (Braylon Edwards, Andre Johnson, and Anquan Boldin).
Great pick Jim... it was my making the proxy pick for you that drew my attention to him initially. I followed up on him a bit during the preseason and specifically targeted him in my draft as my rookie WR sleeper. Thanks!