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Broncos Sign Veteran CB Ty Law

Nov 7, 2009 – 12:25 PM
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Ty LawIn a move that came a bit out of the blue, the Broncos waived 24-year-old cornerback Jack Williams and signed 14-year vet Ty Law.

Denver rookie head coach Josh McDaniels didn't mess around after Baltimore shredded Denver 30-7 last week -- the Broncos' first loss of the year. Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco went 20 of 25 through the air in that game, and as Jeff Legwold of the Denver Post points out, 12 of 15 against Denver's nickel defense.

McDaniels said Saturday that he hopes Law can play Monday night when Denver hosts Pittsburgh.

"They're trying to get me ready to play this week in a limited fashion," Law said. "I did it last year."

Law played the last seven games of the 2008 season with the Jets. He's no longer the shutdown cornerback he once was, but he figures to slide right into Denver's nickel and dime packages, where Williams and rookie Alphonso Smith have been seeing time.

Law also adds another former New England face to Denver's roster -- McDaniels spent eight seasons as a coach with the Patriots and opted to bring in someone he's familiar with, a strategy that's been frequently used by Bill Belichick proteges around the league.

"He gives us some depth at corner. He played obviously a long time in this league. He knows how to play inside, outside and he's in good shape and ready to go," McDaniels said. "We feel like hopefully it will take us take a step forward."

Denver might need Law's veteran savvy Monday. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has pressed all week to utilize the no-huddle offense more, meaning that Pittsburgh will try to spread things out and force the Broncos into pass defense situations. We'll have to wait and see how much Law can contribute after sitting on the sidelines all season.
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