Pat Surtain II Shares Witty Take on Riley Moss' Penalty Epidemic

Pat Surtain II Shares Witty Take on Riley Moss' Penalty Issues

Denver Broncos starting cornerback Riley Moss often faces criticism, but teammate Patrick Surtain II supports him firmly. Both Moss and Surtain are dedicated students of football, closely analyzing opponents each week.

Moss, who lines up opposite Surtain, is targeted frequently yet manages to reject over half of the passes thrown his way. Although Moss has drawn an unusually high number of penalties, Surtain offered a humorous explanation on the Closed On Sundays podcast with co-host Terrion Arnold.

"I think they're racial profiling my dog, though, man. They're calling all these flags on my boy, man. I ain't going to lie; the flags is egregious."

Surtain’s comment was made in jest, poking fun at Moss being one of the rare white cornerbacks in today’s NFL. Notably, Cooper DeJean, another former Iowa player, also fits that category. The "white corner" topic came up frequently when the Broncos drafted Moss.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton faced questions about this issue multiple times during the spring and summer of 2023 when Moss was often compared to former New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn, who was unique in his position.

Author's summary: Patrick Surtain II lightheartedly defends Riley Moss's penalty record, highlighting the rarity of white cornerbacks in the NFL and their shared experience.

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