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We lost a great one this past week, as Demaryius Thomas passed away in his home in Roswell, Georgia at the age of 33.

Second on the all-time receiving list for the Denver Broncos, Demaryius' size, speed and hands made him an outstanding target for many Broncos quarterbacks, and a handful for defenses across the NFL.

But it was the man himself who folks across the country mourned. A gentle soul, Demaryius touched everyone he met with his smile, his generosity and his kindness. He emerged from a terribly tough childhood situation to play ball for Georgia Tech, score a tremendous score (34) on the Wunderlic test, make All-Pro, and win a Super Bowl.

I never met the man, but my friends who did and got to know him well are truly in a state of shock and sadness. It's a shame we won't get a chance to see the post-retirement second act of this humble, beloved sports legend.

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