Pat Surtain II Shares Witty Take on Riley Moss' Penalty Epidemic
Denver Broncos starting cornerback Riley Moss often faces criticism, but teammate Patrick Surtain II supports him. Both Moss and Surtain are dedicated students of the game who enjoy analyzing opponents each week. Although Moss is targeted frequently, he successfully defends against more than half of the passes thrown his way.
Moss has drawn a notable number of penalties, yet Surtain defended his partner with a playful explanation. On the Closed On Sundays podcast with co-host Terrion Arnold, Surtain joked:
"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."
This comment was lighthearted and addressed the rarity of white cornerbacks in today's NFL. Moss, along with Cooper DeJean—both former Iowa players—stand out in this regard. When the Broncos drafted Moss, the topic of the "white corner" drew significant attention.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton also faced questions about this comparison during the spring and summer of 2023, especially as Moss was likened to former New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn, who was uniquely different in his time.
Summary: Patrick Surtain II defends Riley Moss's frequent penalties with humor, highlighting the unusual scrutiny faced by white cornerbacks in the NFL today.