Pat Surtain II Shares Witty Take on Riley Moss' Penalty Epidemic
Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss often faces criticism, but teammate Patrick Surtain II defends him. Both players are dedicated students of football, frequently analyzing the opponents they encounter each week.
Despite being targeted as much as expected for a beginner opposite Surtain, Moss successfully defends more than half of the passes aimed at him. Although he has drawn a surprisingly high number of penalties, Surtain offered a humorous explanation to support his teammate.
“I think they're racial profiling my dog, though, man,” Surtain joked on the Closed On Sundays podcast with co-host Terrion Arnold. “They're calling all these flags on my boy, man. I ain't going to lie; the flags is egregious.”
This comment was made in jest, highlighting the rarity of white cornerbacks in today's NFL. Cooper DeJean also represents this group alongside Moss, as both are former Iowa players. The topic of white cornerbacks gained attention when the Broncos drafted Moss, sparking comparisons to former New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn, who was known for being unique in this regard.
Context of the Discussion
- Surtain and Moss are key figures in Denver's secondary.
- Moss faces more penalties than typical for a player in his position.
- The players’ commentary includes lighthearted takes on racial profiling in football.
- Moss’s draft sparked conversations about racial representation in the cornerback position.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton was asked multiple times about the “white cornerback” topic during the 2023 pre-season, following the attention Moss received.
Author's summary: Patrick Surtain II lightheartedly defends Riley Moss’s high penalty count, addressing racial profiling jokes while recognizing Moss’s impressive coverage as a rare white cornerback in the NFL.
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