Thread: Broncos open contract talks with Demaryius Thomas, Julius Thomas

SALISBURY, N.C. — Thomas times two could mean millions by the mega.

The Broncos have opened contract negotiations with the agents of wide receiver Demaryius Thomas and tight end Julius Thomas.

"We've already talked to them to see if we can do something before the beginning of the year," said Broncos general manager John Elway, who was here Monday to present former Denver Post, Sports Illustrated and ESPN writer Rick Reilly into the National Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame. "We'd like to get something done before the beginning of camp. We don't want to do anything once training camp starts. They're both in their last years and we'd like for them to stay and be Broncos for a long time."

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Elway has comments about other players also

Denver Post is charging now?

Originally Posted by Jaded

Denver Post is charging now?

Didn't try charging me

but wait. . . i thought we drafted latimer to replace DT?

Originally Posted by dogfish

but wait. . . i thought we drafted latimer to replace DT?

Who said this?

Originally Posted by dogfish

but wait. . . i thought we drafted latimer to replace DT?

Yep. Maybe reading tea leaves isn't all that it is cracked up to be.

Any ideas on what DT and JT should command from Bowlen $/Year??

Originally Posted by wcben

Any ideas on what DT and JT should command from Bowlen $/Year??

I dont know. $12 Million? Are they both in the same level salary -wise? Both made the pro bowl. Would have to look and see what other WRs and TEs are making...Like how much does dez bryant get? I would say DT is close to that

Will also be interesting to see if JT tries to pull a Jimmy Graham and get paid like a WR instead of a TE.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Who said this?

Cugel.

Originally Posted by Dzone

I dont know. $12 Million? Are they both in the same level salary -wise? Both made the pro bowl. Would have to look and see what other WRs and TEs are making...Like how much does dez bryant get? I would say DT is close to that

Dez Bryant was drafted the same year as DT, so he's also still on his rookie deal. With the cap increasing, I'd say DT is going to command around $15 million APY. Depends on how the contract is structured, but I'd be shocked if we get it done for less than that (and he's well worth it).

I can't see JT getting $12 million. Gronk's APY is $9 million, and currently no other TE is even at $8.

Wouldn't mind locking up both right now. Either "hitting the market" won't improve their chances of staying.

Originally Posted by tomjonesrocks

Wouldn't mind locking up both right now. Either "hitting the market" won't improve their chances of staying.

Right, and I think Elway agrees, based on this report. Since they're already talking, I'd be surprised if we don't have a deal done with DT by camp. I'd like to see JT improve his blocking, but honestly, if they lock him up now, it'll be cheaper than if he has another monster year like we're all hoping.

Originally Posted by VonDoom

Right, and I think Elway agrees, based on this report. Since they're already talking, I'd be surprised if we don't have a deal done with DT by camp. I'd like to see JT improve his blocking, but honestly, if they lock him up now, it'll be cheaper than if he has another monster year like we're all hoping.

The local sports media has been saying for quite awhile now that one of reasons that Elway let Decker, Moreno, Ayers, Woodyard, and the rest those walk was in order to re-sign D. Thomas and J. Thomas and Miller who will be coming up next year iirc. I

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

The local sports media has been saying for quite awhile now that one of reasons that Elway let Decker, Moreno, Ayers, Woodyard, and the rest those walk was in order to re-sign D. Thomas and J. Thomas and Miller who will be coming up next year iirc. I

It only makes sense that you do what you have to do in order to keep young and elite talent on the team.