Broncos' No. 2 cornerback battle: Who could start in 2024?

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- One of the Denver Broncos' biggest roster decisions that does not involve a quarterback's name will be who gets to line up at cornerback opposite Pat Surtain II.

The CB2 job means seeing a lot of work: Opposing quarterbacks would much rather challenge that guy than Surtain, one of the league's top defensive backs. And whoever wins the gig has to be ready to deal with that pressure.

"Absolutely -- obviously, Pat is one of the best corners in football, so if you're playing opposite of Pat, you're going to get most of the targets," Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said. "That's part of it. So having a guy who is resilient and who can…