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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Demaryius Thomas aching left hip only bothers him when he makes sharp cuts or takes a hit.In other words, just about everything the Denver Broncos receiver does on the field.Still, Thomas feels optimistic about his playing status Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.The Broncos will take an extra cautious approach with Thomas to make sure he stays strong for the season.Understandable, since last year Thomas dealt with a neck injury that lingered for most of the season.For a second straight day, Thomas was limited in practice. He took the same number of reps Thursday as the day before, but these were a little more significant, coach Gary Kubiak said.We try to script him the right way to get reps, but not have him waste a lot of running in other areas, Kubiak said.Thomas said he hurt the hip on his second catch in a season-opening win over Carolina on Thursday -- a short reception during the Broncos second drive. He had an MRI and then had it sent off for a second opinion.Protocol, he said.Steadily, his hip is getting less and less sore. The extra days of rest have definitely helped.I think Ill be fine, said Thomas, who signed a five-year, $70 million contract before last season.Were still going to take it day by day. ... Come game time, nothing to worry about then because youre either going to go out and be 100 (percent) to help the team or be on the sideline.Although hes optimistic, hes learned the painful way not to rush back.Thomas was bothered by a neck ailment after taking a hit from Minnesota safety Harrison Smith last October. It stayed with him.And while Thomas posted his second consecutive 100-catch season and fourth straight season with at least 1,300 yards receiving, he was a non-factor in the playoffs, catching just seven of 21 passes thrown his way for 60 yards and no touchdowns.Thomas has been hampered by injuries before, missing the first five games in 2011 while recovering from an offseason Achilles tendon injury and a broken thumb suffered in training camp.In 2010, the first-round pick out of Georgia Tech missed the first game of his rookie season with a foot ailment. He missed more later in the season because of a balky ankle.Lately, hes been extremely durable -- starting every game since 2012.Knock on wood, Thomas said as he did just that on his locker. It (injuries) happens with what we do as a profession. You keep getting your treatment and hopefully by game day youre ready to go and hopefully nothing freaky happens.Should Thomas be limited, things would open up for receiver Emmanuel Sanders, along with Cody Latimer and Jordan Taylor. Bennie Fowler could potentially see more playing time as well.First, though, he has to fully mend. Fowler was a DNP -- did not practice -- for a second straight day.The 23-year-old receiver from Michigan State has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his left elbow during a preseason game on Aug. 11. Fowler said hes 100 percent, but would leave it up to the coaching staff whether he would play.I know that D.T. might be struggling a little bit with his hip right now, Fowler said. But at the same time, I cant go out there and risk myself getting hurt and setting myself back.Game notesDE Derek Wolfe was limited in practice because of a sore neck. He practiced yesterday and (it) got a little sore on him, Kubiak said. Well see where hes at (Friday). ... 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Cheap Hockey Jerseys Authentic . 10 Texas Rangers jersey for one last time. Young formally announced his retirement Friday after returning to Rangers Ballpark, his baseball home for all but the last of his 13 major league seasons.North Melbourne ruck-forward Majak Daw admits he is under pressure to live up to his potential after the clubs exodus of senior players.The powerful big man has shown glimpses of talent in his four seasons with the Kangaroos but has struggled with injuries and inconsistent form, managing just 25 career games.Now injury-free and hopeful of getting a full pre-season under his belt, Daw is placing high expectations on himself.I want to have a big impact on the team, he said on Tuesday.Im 25, turning 26. Ive been at the club for a long time and I think I know the expectation.Being able to run out four-quarter efforts ... now I dont have any injuries and I can complete a full pre-season, thats the area Ill be looking to improve.Daw played just nine games this year but booted four goals in North Melbournes elimination final loss to Adelaide and was rewarded with a three-year contract.He is likely to receive more senior opportunities this season following the departure of forward stalwart Drew Petrie, who was axed by the Kangaroos on the eve of the finals alongside Brent Harrvey, Nick Dal Santo and Michael Firrito.ddddddddddddThe veteran quartets controversial departure leaves plenty of onus on the less experienced Kangaroos to improve their performance after just scraping through to the finals this year.Therell be more opportunities for guys like me, Mason Wood, all these young guys that are coming through, Daw said.Its obviously going to be a differently-structured team but its only four guys that have left. Its a massive loss of experience but I think we all know what the expectation is and were a pretty competitive young group.The Kangaroos will soon vote on a new captain to replace Andrew Swallow, with midfielder Jack Ziebell expected to take the reins.Hes the most likely candidate and if he becomes captain, everyone will be so happy for him because hes such a young leader and hes been groomed for such a long time, Daw said.But weve got some really good young leaders at the club. Theres a few candidates. ' ' '