Broncos’ Patrick Surtain Earns Massive Praise From NFL Analyst

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II is one of the best players in the NFL, regardless of position. He is arguably in the top spot for cornerbacks, but his value is immense even when compared to other spots on the roster.

A first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Surtain has been excellent for the Broncos. He has made the Pro Bowl the last two seasons and earned a spot on the All-Pro First Team for the 2022 campaign.

Last season, Denver’s defense was extremely poor and it negatively impacted Surtain’s numbers. Despite the lack of help, he still allowed only an 88.2 passer rating ; that is way above the 63.0 he allowed during his first two seasons combined.

Over at Bleacher Report , Kristopher Knox acknowledged just how good Patrick Surtain is. He put together a list, ranking the NFL’s true franchise cornerstone players to build around.

Coming in at No. 14 on that list was none other than Surtain. He is the only cornerback to make the list, as none were even fortunate enough to land in the honorable mention section of the piece.

“The Denver Broncos lack star power and don’t feature many top-tier players. However, they do have one standout worth building around in cornerback Pat Surtain II…

There isn’t much Surtain can’t do, aside from carrying Denver into the postseason. That could change, though, if the Broncos put the right pieces around him,” Knox wrote.

Having a player as talented as Surtain to build a defensive game plan around is a luxury not many coaches have. Sean Payton and his defensive coaches know that one half of the field or a player he shadows for the game will be taken out of the equation.

There isn’t anything that Patrick Surtain lacks on the field. He has the size, speed and athleticism to match up against the biggest and best wide receivers in the game.

His ball skills are excellent, as he has seven interceptions and 36 passes defended in his career. A willing tackler, the Broncos star isn’t afraid to mix it up in run support either.

Patrick Surtain is the perfect package. If the Broncos don’t find a way to lock him into a long-term deal, someone is going to be getting a massive upgrade to their defensive unit.

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