Broncos' young star gets respect from ESPN
Denver Broncos' young star cornerback Patrick Surtain II is already one of the best players at his position. The entire NFL knows it, and Broncos' fans know it the best. At only 22 years old, Surtain II is already one of the most polished and confident defensive backs in the league. One writer at ESPN, […]
Denver Broncos' young star cornerback Patrick Surtain II is already one of the best players at his position.
The entire NFL knows it, and Broncos' fans know it the best. At only 22 years old, Surtain II is already one of the most polished and confident defensive backs in the league.
One writer at ESPN, Matt Bowen, believes that Surtain II clears every other cornerback right now.
Surtain has the ideal frame (6-foot-2, 202 pounds) and length for an NFL cornerback, and he displays the short-area acceleration to close on the ball. He moves like a smaller defender. Surtain is the best coverage defender I've watched on tape this season.
He has all the tools and the matchup versatility to lock down big receivers, vertical targets or second-level options with east-west quickness. Surtain has 10 pass breakups and two interceptions.
Simply put, he's an All-Pro talent.
Bowen makes great points.
Surtain II doesn't lead the league in interceptions. He doesn't have the most tackles at his position.
That doesn't change the fact that he's a lockdown defender.
Opposing offenses have to prepare to face him when it comes to their passing game against the Broncos. Surtain II's sticky man coverage and knowledge of zones makes him one of the most well-balanced defenders in the NFL.
The Broncos got a special player to join safety Justin Simmons, one of the best players at his position, in their secondary.
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