The Facts: Carrying the Great Broncos Quarterback Competition into training camp is fine by Thomas. So long as it doesn't go too far into training camp. On Friday, Thomas did state a preference on when he'd like the starting QB battle between Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch to be decided. "About a week-and-a-half into training camp,' said Thomas, who is coming off five consecutive Pro Bowls thanks to five consecutive seasons of recording at least 90 catches and 1,000 yards. "Before we go to San Francisco.'
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The Broncos’ trip to San Francisco includes two full practices against the 49ers, and then preseason game No. 2 on Aug. 19 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. It’s possible Broncos head coach Vance Joseph may pick his starting quarterback following preseason game No. 1 at Chicago on Aug. 10. But it may be fairer to wait until after the week in San Francisco. As 9News.com's Mike Klis notes, the 49ers’ game would give both Siemian and Lynch a chance to play with the first team, fair and square. Joseph is expected to choose his starter prior to the Broncos’ third preseason game, Aug. 26 against the Green Bay Packers. The third preseason game has always been used as a final dress rehearsal for the regular-season opener, which in the Broncos’ case is Sept. 11 against the Los Angeles Chargers. So, which quarterback does Thomas believe is the leader going into camp? “Trevor’s been speaking up more than Paxton,’’ he said before adding: "The last couple of weeks [Lynch] was just out there lighting it up. It was like, ‘Ooh, where did that come from?’ It’s going to be good competition. I’m excited about it. ..." Stay tuned.