Thread: Demaryius Thomas Retires

Originally Posted by Buff

Yeah, but even that still doesn't explain why they couldn't wait to get him off the team and out of town. Just never really fully understood why he fell out of favor so rapidly.

If memory serves he told them he wasn't doing salary reduction

Which, to be fair to him, was understandable given that Denver gave him the worst QB's in the league to 'play' with

ROSWELL, Ga. — Before the Mile High magic in the 2011 playoffs, before the five Pro Bowls and before he became a Super Bowl champion, Demaryius Thomas was just a kid from a small town in Georgia.

But his life changed forever on draft night in 2010, when Thomas was selected by the Broncos with the 22nd-overall pick. That evening was "one of the most exciting nights," Thomas recalled. With his aunt, uncle and cousins with him at New York City's Radio City Music Hall, he beamed as he became the first wide receiver off the board.

The next day, Thomas arrived in the city he would call home for nine years on a chilly, rainy day.

rest, long but good - https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/d...through-strugg

Originally Posted by Buff

Yeah, but even that still doesn't explain why they couldn't wait to get him off the team and out of town. Just never really fully understood why he fell out of favor so rapidly.

Aging Vet just coming off ACL and making a ton of money. Him and Dez were drafter the same year and DT lasted longer than her did.

Ring of fame!

Sombody's gotta say it so I guess i'll do it:

Greatest WR in Broncos history. Between Orton, Tebow, and late stage Manning he had to catch a lot of ducks.

He was so ******* good. People will forever remember Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne for their connection with Manning. They should also remember Demaryius Thomas. The injury decline was quick and unfortunate. Thomas is, easily, the most talented wide receiver, and arguably the best wide receiver in Broncos history.

Bey Bey was my adopted Bronco for years. He was my favorite Bronco for almost a decade. His jersey is the last one I bought. He was is an all-time great Bronco. Enjoy retirement!

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

He was so ******* good. People will forever remember Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne for their connection with Manning. They should also remember Demaryius Thomas. The injury decline was quick and unfortunate. Thomas is, easily, the most talented wide receiver, and arguably the best wide receiver in Broncos history.

Basically our Terrell Davis at the WR position. When he was great he was great, was a big part in getting a ring, and when the injuries hit it was just gone.

Some decent catches here...

Originally Posted by aberdien

Some decent catches here...

No doubt, some amazing catches. I miss DT, but damn that makes me miss 18 as well!

The Lead

With Demaryius Thomas' announcement of his retirement from the NFL on Monday, many of his former teammates, coaches and media members took the time to share their favorite memories of him and to congratulate him on a great career.

Here's a rundown of some of the most notable messages with some quotes from each:

A few on here which were posted yesterday, but quite a few new ones

https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/m...s-on-his-retir

Demaryius Thomas reflects on his top three moments in Denver

https://www.denverbroncos.com/video/...ents-in-denver

UR hated him because he didn’t dive for uncatchable balls…

J/k.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — When Tim Patrick first landed with the Broncos back in the middle of the 2017 season, he was under no assumption that any of the team's veterans would take him, an undrafted rookie on the practice squad, under their wing.

His experience previously had told him to expect that much. So when Demaryius Thomas, a living legend in his eyes, did exactly that, Patrick was awestruck.

"When I first got into the league, there's what you call 'superstar players' that are kind of standoffish — not, I want to say, totally so, but they wasn't as open as D.T. was with me," Patrick said Tuesday. "D.T. kept it real with me since Day 1, when I met him."

The most important piece of advice may have also been the simplest: "just to be myself." But as obvious as that may sound, it may not have been so clear at that time to Patrick, who was already on his third team since entering the NFL just six months earlier.

rest - https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/h...eginnings-to-r

Originally Posted by Davii

He'll be in the ring of fame.

We don't make SB50 without him.

And the shit-show of SB48, DT guy was the only hero of the day. Never gave up.