DeMaryius Thomas agrees to Terms
by KaptainKirk on Jul 31, 2010 3:56 PM MDT
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The Denver Broncos on Saturday agreed to terms with wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, whom they selected in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft from Georgia Tech. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Thomas (6-foot-3, 229 pounds) finished his career ranked fourth in school history in receiving yards (2,339), fourth in touchdown catches (15) and seventh in receptions (120). His career receiving average (19.5) represents the fifth-best mark in Atlantic Coast Conference annals.
He earned third-team All-America honors and first-team All-ACC accolades in 2009 after ranking second in the nation with a school-record 25.1-yard reception average on 46 catches for 1,154 yards, which ranked second all-time in Georgia Tech history.
A first-team all-state performer at West Laurens High School in Montrose, Ga., Thomas was born on Dec. 25, 1987.
With training camp just a day away, it’s a full house in Dove Valley. Demaryius joins the eight other 2010 draft picks who have already signed with the club.
** Courtesy of the fine folks at the Denver Broncos PR Staff **
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Best News I have heard all day!
A big “high-five” for the Broncos FO for getting everyone signed before Training Camp!!
"I used to fight the pain, but recently this became clear to me: pain is not my enemy; it is my call to greatness."
"Victory belongs to the most persevering." --Napoleon.
no kidding! This really is significant that we draft guys that we can sign.
CAN"T WAIT TO SEE THIS GUY CATCH BALLS!!
Lead me not into temptation - I can find the way myself.
by Whidbey Bronco on Aug 1, 2010 9:48 AM MDT up reply actions
done deal
thats all of them. Now i can give my refresh button a needed rest. lets get on with it shall we?
by turnertwo2003 on Jul 31, 2010 4:02 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs
local link
http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2010/07/31/thomas-agrees-to-5-year-deal/4033/
Demaryius Thomas, the Broncos final unsigned draft pick, has agreed to a five-year deal with the Broncos worth $12.155 million, with $9.35 million guaranteed. According to a league source, the max value of Thomas’ contract is $15.5 million with escalators.
no goats, no glory.
Good for them!
Both sides were determined to get everyone into camp this year. They all deserve congratulations!
Gnothi Seauton
I'm thankful
That there are no holdouts like last year!
"I used to fight the pain, but recently this became clear to me: pain is not my enemy; it is my call to greatness."
"Victory belongs to the most persevering." --Napoleon.
Good stuff.
So, we are all ready to go for practice. Let’s go do some work.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
If someone owned an ICEE truck and wanted to kidnap me, I'd let them.
Signed sealed delivered
he’s ours.
Can not wait till tomorrow.
Last Name: Ever, First Name: Greatest
"Just Win Baby Win" -Me
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Injury Status?
We’ve all heard about Decker’s progress with his foot, but seems like its been super quiet regarding bbay’s… Anyone have more scoop?
Pumped there are no holdouts! Looking forward to more training camp reports…
So I see you rolled your way into the semis?
by OutOfYourElement on Jul 31, 2010 4:14 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
His foot is fine and he's ahead of Decker at this point in recovery.
His injury was not even close to Decker’s in terms of severity and he’s close to 95% by all reports. Decker on the other hand is closer to 85% in terms of recovery.
Imagination is more important than knowledge. A. Einstein
Ponderosa has “inside” info from sources close the Broncos. Keep that on the down low:)
it’s true BTW
Always remember Goliath was a 40 point favorite over David.
-- Shug Jordan
by Orange and Blue on Jul 31, 2010 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions
You'll just have to trust me on this one.
Information is not available for public dissemination. The less said the better.
Imagination is more important than knowledge. A. Einstein
Decker posted a reply to my question on his Facebook page...
and he said his foot feels great, and he can’t wait for the season. Take that as you will. I don’t know if they have people that answer posts for them, but maybe since he’s a rookie he has time to answer Facebook comments personally. There are responses for every comment on that page, so if he’s not taking the time to do it, someone is.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Fantastic!
Everybody is signed and no excuses for being behind in training camp. Given the complications of trading JJ Arrington and complex negotiations with Tebow, Xanders and his staff deserve huge credit for pulling this off. Especially since Xanders had some medical time off this summer.
Imagination is more important than knowledge. A. Einstein
too bad more fans don't know that
Contrary to rumors, the Xanders crew do actually perform work and they’ve done a remarkable job of keeping abreast of the ‘going ons’ in the NFL. I’ve actually come to look forward to the finds that the Pro Personnel people make, which is a far cry from the days when it was only a matter of time before we found what skeletons were in the closet.
I’d like to keep this entirely positive but it’s impossible to refer to the current state of affairs without referring to the preexisting one. I just wish people would appreciate the day-to-day operations because they’re doing a very good job. They had to put this show together in short order last year and this time they’ve had the luxury of time. As an old operations watcher, it’s been very, very nice to see them operate.
no goats, no glory.
by Colinski on Jul 31, 2010 4:43 PM MDT up reply actions 5 recs
Completely agree.
"All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players."
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jul 31, 2010 7:50 PM MDT up reply actions
MY FEELING NOW!!
" I definitely want to repay Coach McDaniels for the faith he showed in me,"
Tim Tebow
by milehighhitter505 on Jul 31, 2010 4:34 PM MDT reply actions 3 recs
Things are off to a very nice start
He needed alot of camp to start learning how to read D’s and improve his route running.
Love the natural gifts, the heart of not leaving his college team when they went wishbone and the production as the only rec threat they had.
Now get to work and show us that your underpaid in a couple years as complete WR
Very good news
Bronco Learning Curve
Excellent
All players ready and reporting for day one of training camp. Fantastic news, I cannot wait to be there!
A vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision is drudgery. But a vision with a plan can change the world.
Very Very very important signing. I ranked them this way..
1. JD Walton – must start at center
2. DeMaryius Thomas – stretch the field
3. Zane Beadles – solidify LG
4. Eric Decker – become the chain mover
5. Perrish Cox – take Royal away from returns
6.Eric Olsen – backup backup backup
7. Tim Tebow – learn learn learn
by DLMyers on Jul 31, 2010 5:24 PM MDT reply actions 3 recs
I like it...
In terms of impact THIS year, I think your list is solid.
I might go:
1. Demaryius Thomas – If Orton and Bay-Bay can find a groove, watch out.
2. Perrish Cox – His return skills and back up CB play will be very valuable.
3. Tim Tebow – Situational 3rd and short + goal line QB.
4. JD Walton – Strong OL presence.
5. Eric Decker – His possession hands and route running may get him a starting spot by years end.
6. Zane Beadles – Solid lineman.
7. Eric Olsen – Depth.
I personally think his starting spot will be solidified by mid season
But maybe I’m being a tad optimistic
exactly!!
Lead me not into temptation - I can find the way myself.
by Whidbey Bronco on Aug 1, 2010 9:50 AM MDT up reply actions
character does count
It counts for zero holdouts this year. Congrats to all of them, players and personnel and agents. Giddyup.
by Bradoncadonc on Jul 31, 2010 6:23 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Congratulations Mr. Xanders! And thank you! You deserve a MF fist pump for all your great efforts and hard work...
23-1. Determination. That which cannont be taught. The reult of finding yourself through adversity.
Wow. You’d think I’d know how to put a picture on a comment by now :) Anyway Josh is was fist pumping in your honor Brian..
23-1. Determination. That which cannont be taught. The reult of finding yourself through adversity.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination."
- Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by c_style on Jul 31, 2010 10:39 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
Wow. For once...
The haters have no way to spin the week. Sweet.
Why hate on your OWN team when you've got the Raiders?
by TheMastermind on Jul 31, 2010 6:28 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Sure they do...
Apparently, Josh called out Tim earlier on.
"All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players."
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Jul 31, 2010 7:52 PM MDT up reply actions
if we'd have picked better players they'd be harder to sign.
Lead me not into temptation - I can find the way myself.
by Whidbey Bronco on Aug 1, 2010 9:51 AM MDT up reply actions
just kidding!!!!!
Lead me not into temptation - I can find the way myself.
by Whidbey Bronco on Aug 1, 2010 9:52 AM MDT up reply actions
Elvis…done
Draft picks…done
Trades…may not be done, but they’ve done enough for now.
Kudos to Xanders and the gang. Best organization in football. Damn we’re lucky.
Always remember Goliath was a 40 point favorite over David.
-- Shug Jordan
by Orange and Blue on Jul 31, 2010 6:41 PM MDT reply actions
Don't forget about Kuper
"It's a little bit of us against the world. It will be wonderful when I prove him right."
www.worthingtonjohn.com
by Worthington on Jul 31, 2010 11:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Xanders is a key part on this team.
I remember when he was first hired that the biggest knock against him was that he was too much of a numbers guy and not a good enough personel guy. Well, this year between getting all the picks signed, Tebows unique contract, and Doom and Kuper’s extensions, I think we are seeing the benefits of having a great numbers guy as GM in this day and age of the NFL.
by jwkcsu on Jul 31, 2010 6:49 PM MDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
This is awesome.
However, I have a question:
Thomas’ contract appears to be less than Tebows, even without all the vaulted ceiling incentives. Is that typical that QBs get paid more, or is it out of the ordinary for a higher pick to be paid less than the lower pick? Or is Tebow just overpaid or over-celebritized? What’s the 411?
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
In
but a matter of hours, the Broncos take the field. Sweet!
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 1, 2010 1:12 AM MDT reply actions
No holdouts, everyone reporting on time, all picks signed....
All is right with the football world! Can’t wait for the season to begin in earnest later today!!!!!
Grats to McX on a great offseason! Very good work this year as compared to the rush job they had to carry out last year.
Kudos to all in the organization!
Now….Are YOU ready fr some FOOTBALL?!!!!
Future 2010 MHR Fantasy Football Champion! ;)
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence."
John Adams
I looked yesterday for contact info like an email address of something for Xanders
I’m sure he doesn’t get a lot of fan appreciation, but I didn’t have any luck. Anybody know how to send him a shout-out?
It's just about time for us to get out there and win a MF Game!
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