Reporting for Children's Hospital Colorado, Chase spent a special day at UCHealth Training Center in September, meeting Case Keenum, Von Miller, Chris Harris Jr. and Adam Jones before sitting down to interview Demaryius Thomas. But that wasn't all — Demaryius Thomas also autographed his helmet and gave it to him.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, receives an autographed helmet from Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Case Keenum at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Case Keenum at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Case Keenum at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Case Keenum at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Case Keenum at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, receives an autographed helmet from Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Von Miller at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Von Miller at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Von Miller at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Von Miller at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Adam Jones at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Adam Jones and Chris Harris Jr. at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, meets with Chris Harris Jr. at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, receives an autographed helmet from Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, receives an autographed helmet from Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Chase, a Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter, receives an autographed helmet from Demaryius Thomas at UCHealth Training Center on September 26, 2018.
Have you ever been to the Broncos' training facility? On September 26th, I had the privilege of touring the Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Broncos Centre. When I went to the Broncos training facility I got to see the cafeteria, the fields and the weight room. My favorite thing that I got to see was the weight room because I liked to see the machines and how the players use them.
When the tour was finished, I got to meet a lot of Broncos players. One of the players that I met was Demaryius Thomas. I also got to meet more players, including Von Miller, Case Keenum, Chris Harris and Adam Jones. Meeting the Broncos was amazing, but interviewing Demaryius Thomas was the highlight of my day.
Chase: What college did you go to?
Demaryius: Georgia Tech
C: Did you play the same position in college?
D: Yes
*C: If you were not an NFL player, what kind of job would you be doing? *
D: Basketball
C: When you were a kid, who was your favorite NFL player?
D: Randy Moss
C: What do you do before a game to get pumped up?
D: I change it up
C: What do you like to do in the off-season?
D: Camps for kids
C: If you had to play another position, what would it be?
D: Defensive back
C: Did you play any other sports?
D: Basketball and track
C: Why did you want to be an NFL player?
D: High school coach
C: What do you want to do when you are done playing in the NFL?
D: Coach
C: If you had to play another sport professionally, what would it be?
D: Basketball
C: Who is your favorite basketball player?
D: Jimmy Butler
C: What is your favorite food?
D: Pizza
While interviewing Demaryius Thomas, a wide receiver for the Broncos since 2010, I noticed what a good guy he is. He was really nice, liked talking to kids, and shared more with me than the other players. I learned that during the summer he likes to do camps for kids and travel. Every time I asked him a question, he would ask me the same one back. It made me feel really good that he wanted to know more about me, too.
Overall, I had great time on the tour and interviewing the players. This was truly an unforgettable day.
