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The Denver front office believes second-round pick Courtland Sutton can eventually emerge as the team's future top target, a role currently filled by Thomas, Troy E. Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
Thomas is trying to bounce back from a disappointing 2017 campaign, with his 83 catches and 949 receiving yards representing his lowest totals since Tim Tebow was slinging passes. The veteran's contract offers the Broncos a manageable dead-cap charge if he's cut next offseason, but it might be too soon to shovel dirt on his career in Denver. Sutton doesn't possess the breakaway speed Thomas had coming out of college, so the rookie's ascent is no sure thing. Furthermore, Thomas could benefit from above-average quarterback play for the first time since inking a contract extension in July 2015 after the team signed Case Keenum to take over as the starting signal caller this offseason.
