PROFILES » Veteran receiver Demaryius Thomas has been reunited

Thomas a first-round draft pick nine years ago. Whether it lasts into September remains to be seen.From the moment the former Broncos receiver signed with the Patriots Justin Simmons Jersey , where former Broncos coach Josh McDaniels serves as the offensive coordinator, speculation has lingered that Thomas could go the way of other older players who for whatever reason didn’t mesh with the Patriot Way. Phil Perry of NBCSportsBoston.com omits Thomas from a 53-man roster projection that has Julian Edelman, N'Keal Harry, Phillip Dorsett, Dontrelle Inman, Braxton Berrios, and special-teams ace Matthew Slater as the six wideouts who’ll make the cut.Thomas received a $150,000 signing bonus on his one-year contract, so there would be relatively minimal downside to cutting him.In April, Chris Simms pegged the chances of Thomas landing on the active regular-season roster at 50-50. If he does Juwann Winfree Denver Broncos Jersey , Thomas could miss the first game of the season, if the league suspends him for an offseason automobile accident that resulted in injuries to a passenger and a guilty plea to misdemeanor charges.Since signing Thomas, the Patriots have drafted Harry and signed Inman. That naturally will make it harder for Thomas to make the team — especially since he’ll need to be high enough on the roster to avoid the special-teams obligations that usually fall to the fourth, fifth, and sixth receivers on the depth chart.Don’t forget about Broncos rookie DaeSean Hamilton The excitement continues to build and build as the season inches closer. As it does, there is added anticipation for the Denver Broncos rookies. It seems the focus is on three, Royce Freeman, Courtland Sutton and Bradley Chubb (that includes the Orange Rush. Seriously, fans need to get this majestic shirt). With how all three have shined since training camp and throughout the preseason, you understand why. Meanwhile Juwann Winfree Jersey 2019 , there’s another rookie who has gone under the radar who could have just as big of an impact — DaeSean Hamilton. The Broncos rookie receiver has been just as consistent though perhaps not “flashy” as Sutton. On Friday’s 1st & 10 @ 10 on Orange and Blue 760, Ryan Edwards, Andrew Mason and Steve Atwater interviewed Sutton. He talked about his anticipation and excitement for his first NFL game, and the work the offense has put in to prepare for the Seattle Seahawks. It was a fun conversation that should only get fans more excited. It also serves as a reminder that when you think of the rookies who could impact Sunday’s game, don’t forget about Hamilton. Bonus listen It’s always a privilege to chat with the guys. We talked about expectations for the opener and, fittingly, the rookies I’m most looking forward to seeing on Sunday. As you guessed it, even I didn’t include Hamilton. Treat your ears.