Marcus Thomas is thrilled the state attorney's office in Florida has decided not to pursue felony cocaine possession charges against him. Yet, the troubled former Florida star and current Denver Broncos' starting defensive tackle knows the court of public opinion is a different story.

"I know people are probably thinking that it's one thing after another with this guy," Thomas said Saturday. "I don't blame them. But I have to go show that that I am staying out of trouble and that I can be a productive player. That will be the only way to show people that I mean business."

Denver took Thomas in the fourth round of the 2007 draft after he was dismissed from the eventual BCS champion Florida Gator 2006 team after testing positive for marijuana use several times. Thomas stayed out of trouble as a rookie but he was arrested near his Jacksonville home in March for drug possession.

However, charges were dropped and then pursued against the driver of the vehicle Thomas was a passenger in. Both Thomas and the driver told arresting officers that the drugs, found in a compartment in between the driver and passenger seats in the driver's truck, were not in Thomas' possession.

"I know I didn't go anything wrong, but still it's not good," Thomas said. "I'm just glad I have the support of coach (Mike) Shanahan. I have to show him it's worth supporting me."

The Broncos took Thomas because they thought he had first-round talent and he became a starter during the season.

Anyone else freaked out by the fact that Jay Cutler was born two days after Elway was drafted by the Baltimore Colts? I do believe in destiny.

Clady was a gift for Denver. Perfect fit. Great athlete. Needs to get stronger, but that won't kill him in that system. If he works hard with the playbook, he will be fine. I like Jake first, Clady second, Albert third and Williams fourth. I didn't see Cherilus or Otah as LTs and Baker and Brown may end up at OG if they fail at LT, which is quite possible. However, I give Gibbs all the credit in the world and he could really coach up Brown in Houston.

The Broncos' interest in running backs Shaun Alexander and Dominic Rhodes remains in the preliminary stages, according to sources close to the situation. Denver could bring in either player for a visit, but it isn't focusing on either player at this point.

If Denver were to bring in a veteran running back, the team would likely have to part ways with veteran Travis Henry. There is likely little chance Denver would hold onto Henry and bring in another veteran. The Broncos also like second-year player Selvin Young and fifth-round pick Ryan Torain. So, if a veteran like Alexander or Rhodes comes in -- and it doesn't seem close to happening at this point -- it may be the end of a rocky, short era in Denver for Henry. His contract was chopped to about $1 million this season with incentives after a 2007 season which was disrupted by a drug case and injuries.

Henry ended up averting a one-year drug suspension by winning an appeal, but he was a distraction to the Broncos. If the Broncos decide they don't want to deal with him again, perhaps Alexander or Rhodes could be brought in.

Additionally, the Broncos have expressed some interest in Alexander and could wind up bringing him to Denver for a visit. Denver’s interest appeared to be more preliminary, yet it represented a third potential team interested in Alexander’s services. -- Adam Schefter

I got my tickets baby! September 8th, my Raider fan of a brother and myself will be at the Monday Night Football game in Oakland to watch the Broncos smash the faders back into last season! I think I got horrible seats, but oh well. I will basically be on the exact opposite end of the Black Hole. lol It's gonna kick ass either way!

Denver Broncos 2008 Minicamp dates:

June 11th -- 13th

Rookies and veterans.

From the Dallas Cowboys Warroom:

[On Jerry wanting to trade up in the 2nd round to get Martellus Bennett] Yet as the owner angled to move up in the second round, Stephen [Jones] delicately led the room's consensus to stand pat.

"Don't you want to go and get yourself some dinner?" Stephen recalled telling his father.

"We hail the man, the artifex
Who builds in spite o' knocks an' scale
O' friction, waste, an' slip
An' by that light--now mark my words--
We'll build the perfect ship!"
~Rudyard Kipling, M'andrew's Hymn

Day 2 Denver!! Let's get it done!!

Thank God my fix is on! Oh and did ya all here that Robertson is now a Bronco?