As I maneuver my way up the Bleacher Report rankings, I assume that when the time comes to conduct an interview, I will get to talk to the person I have questions for.  That is for Journalism 101 tough, let’s call this Journalism 100.

Questions now, answers later.

Eddie Royal had a stellar rookie campaign for the Broncos in 2008. The second round pick from Virginia Tech caught 91 balls for 980 yards and five touchdowns. A lot has changed in Denver since last season, and I caught up with the WR to discuss the upheaval in the Mile High city.

You entered into what had been one of the most stable franchises in the NFL. A lot has changed in Denver, what are your thoughts on the overall roller coaster that has been the Bronco offseason?

Mike Shanahan was there for 14 years, he drafted you, and you only got to play for him for one season. What did you learn from the time you spent with him?

Josh McDaniels is taking over as coach, give me your impression of him so far, and what he’s told you about your role in his offense.

Are there any key differences in this system opposed to the West Coast offense you were a part of last year under Shanahan?

How about being coached by someone, well, a lot closer to your age than your first coach, what is that like?

Along with the change at coach, comes a change at QB. Jay Cutler is now a Chicago Bear, did you reach out to him while everything was going on? What’s your view on the whole situation that led to his being traded?

As a player with just one year under his belt, at any time did you feel compelled to speak with your new coach or even your owner to give your opinions on the matter?

It appears you’ll be catching passes from either Kyle Orton or Chris Simms this season, how are you getting along on and off the field with the two new QB’s?

You and Brandon Marshall were an outstanding duo at WR last year. Marshall is facing possible league sanction due to another offseason incident. How important is his presence to what your offense is trying to accomplish, and what adjustments would you have to make should he miss significant time?

Overall, did anything in particular stand out in the adjustment from the college game to the pros?  Do you think there’s room for improvement in your game, even with the numbers you put up?

Even without the changes at coach and QB, it shaped up to be a long offseason for the Broncos, especially with the way last year ended. How anxious are you to put that behind you and get going in ’09?  What are your expectations for the club this season?

Well, that’s half the battle.  Now I wait for the chance to meet Eddie Royal to get the answers and that is part of Patience 101.

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