Pat Surtain II Shares Witty Take on Riley Moss' Penalty Epidemic
Denver Broncos starting cornerback Riley Moss often faces criticism for drawing many penalties, but teammate Patrick Surtain II is quick to defend him. Both players study their opponents closely and enjoy analyzing their weekly matchups.
Although Moss is targeted frequently, as expected for the player opposite Surtain, he successfully defends against more than half of the passes thrown his way. While Moss has indeed drawn a notably high number of flags, Surtain offered a humorous explanation to support his partner in the secondary.
“I think they're racial profiling my dog, though, man,” Surtain said with a smile on his 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.”
Surtain’s comment was clearly made in jest, highlighting the rarity of white cornerbacks in today's NFL. Riley Moss is joined by Cooper DeJean, another former Iowa player, as a rare white cornerback duo.
The topic of "white corners" gained attention when the Broncos drafted Moss. Head coach Sean Payton addressed the issue multiple times in 2023, especially as Moss was often compared to former New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn, who was notable for being different in this regard.
Summary
Patrick Surtain II humorously defends Riley Moss's frequent penalties, bringing attention to the rarity of white cornerbacks in the NFL and the unfair scrutiny Moss sometimes faces.
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