Broncos' Demaryius Thomas takes his time getting into "footbal shape"

Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos pulls in a pass in the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Nov. 2, 2014 in Foxborough, Mass. (Joe Amon, The Denver Post)Demaryius Thomas worked out relentlessly while waiting for his new contract. Plyometrics dropped him to 223 pounds, 6 lighter than his playing weight. After two days of camp, he recognizes being in great shape doesn't necessarily mean great football shape.

"It will be there in a week or two," Thomas said.

As planned, Thomas participated in some team drills to hear the play calls and accelerate his learning curve with the new offense. He spent the remainder of his time stretching and…