Denver Broncos general manager John Elway disagrees with Pro Bowl receiver Demaryius Thomas' strategy to skip the team's offseason program while angling for a long-term contract. Elway said Thursday during a news conference to discuss the upcoming draft that ''there's zero value of him being away from here.'' A prolonged boycott by Thomas could hinder the installation of new coach Gary Kubiak's offense that will feature Peyton Manning's tactical and timing proficiencies while placing a greater emphasis on the run and two-tight end sets. The Broncos placed their franchise tag on Thomas, guaranteeing him $12.8 million in 2015 - which is about the same amount as he's made in his first five NFL seasons combined. Thomas has said he'd play under the tag if necessary and has echoed Elway's earlier comments that he'd like to ''get a deal done as soon as possible.'' Thomas' only leverage, however, is to skip the team's offseason program just as he bypassed Manning's annual passing camp at Duke earlier this month. More...