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Texans' Demaryius Thomas critical of John Elway, Broncos' coaches

Newly acquired Texans wide receiver Demaryius Thomas unloaded Monday in a radio interview during which he was critical of Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, coach Vance Joseph and receivers coach Zach Azzani.

Thomas told Orange & Blue radio in Denver that Joseph lied to him and said that the Broncos weren't going to trade him. Thomas was traded to the Texans hours before the NFL trade deadline last Tuesday.

"When he said that to me, I said, 'How is this not true?'" Thomas said. "My agent [Todd France] called me today and said Elway wanted a fifth-round pick for me.