In the 2010 NFL Draft, the Broncos were being constructed by Brian Xanders, Josh McDaniels, and others.
The administration made the decision to select Demaryius Thomas over Dez Bryant with the 22nd overall pick in that Draft. Thomas started slow early in his Broncos career battling injuries, but 2011 showed everyone a glimpse of why Thomas was drafted in first round.
His 551 receiving yards seem small, but his 17.2 yards per reception are the most at any point is his career.
During the pre-draft process, Thomas was criticized for no variety in route running. After the 2011 season, the Denver Broncos traded Tim Tebow away and signed future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning.