Demaryius Thomas Outlook

[gogobradyarm]

What is everyone's opinion on DT next 2-3 years? His situation isn't great it seems. Bad o-line. Quality WR across from him. Meh QB situation currently, though that could change. 29 years old, turning 30 during the season.

1) Has anyone been watching and seen any actual fall off as a player? Has he lost a step? Does he have the drive to continue into his mid 30s at a high level? Has his route running improved enough that if he loses a step he can still do well? He wasn't a very polished runner his first couple of seasons.

2) What are predictions for him as far as ranking? Will he be a high end WR2 for the next few seasons?

[skip]

90+ receptions and 1100 yards is a safe guess for the forseeable future. He's one of very few "QB proof" WRs in the league - something that cannot honestly be said of some other greats (Dez, AB, Hopkins as examples). Low end WR1/High end WR2. Easily one of the most underrated top WRs in the game.

[IBall2]

Definitely an underrated WR. He's one of those guys that you'll never get face value if you trade him away so you might as well keep him and be happy with the high end WR2 numbers. I see him staying in this category for the next 2 years.

[NumberKruncher]

Traded a 2017 2nd T Sharpe and Ladarius Green for him in 2016 and I'm thrilled to keep him for the next few years.

[turfhero]

Having to share the air with quality receivers Decker/Sanders hasn't been a problem for him, but his 1,400 yard seasons are probably long gone. With Manning he was a 1,400 yd threat every year, without Manning he's a mere 1,000 yd receiver. I have a feeling father time with catch up to him before they solve their QB problems, but he should still play at a high level with good production for a few more years based on his bullyish build.