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Keeler: When he sees Pat Surtain II, Broncos legend Louis Wright sees himself. Only better. “If we had to rank every corner on their first 2 years, he’s No. 1.”

Great corners change gameplans. Legendary corners change games. At 23, Surtain has closing in on the latter with 4.4 speed.

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II ...
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) celebrates an interception at Arrowhead Stadium on Dec. 5, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Denver Broncos lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 9 to 22. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 8:  Sean Keeler - Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio.  (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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Champ Bailey needed six seasons to land on the NFL’s All-Pro first team. It took Louis Wright four years. Pat Surtain II did it in two. The riddle, like the stride, is pure poetry: Whatap 6-foot-2 and sticks like glue?
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