John Elway: Demaryius Thomas has a two-week window to sign contract extension with Broncos
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The greens and not the greenbacks are what held John Elway's attention on the eve of training camp.
The Denver Broncos boss spent his last hours of summer vacation playing a nine-hole exhibition Tuesday at Cherry Hills Country Club, site of this year's BMW Championship, in a friendly foursome that included defending champion Zach Johnson.
Before teeing off, Elway told The Associated Press he hopes to get a long-term deal done with star receiver Demaryius Thomas within the next two weeks.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Elway would have preferred to reach agreement with Thomas before the Broncos report for training camp Wednesday, but he said the sides have exchanged proposals and "we're a ways apart right now."
Elway added that he doesn't want talks to drag beyond the start of the preseason Aug. 7, when Denver hosts Seattle.