Patrick Surtain II waited four years to make the playoffs with the Denver Broncos after the team drafted him in 2021, but the all-pro cornerback says the wait was worth it. And despite a first-round exit at the hands of the Buffalo Bills,

Following standout 2024 campaigns, cornerback Pat Surtain II and quarterback Bo Nix are eligible for 2024 NFLonFOX Season Awards. To vote for Surtain and Nix, click here.

There is every reason to think Surtain will maintain his level of play with the Broncos defense all but returning in full. Turns out, Surtain can be used for something other than turning off the lights on one side of the field. With a lethal pass rush and reliable corner Riley Moss on the opposite side of the field, Vance Joseph proved it.

The widespread expectation is that when the Defensive Player of the Year is announced at next week's NFL Honors show, the award will go to Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Surtain had a terrific season on what was one of the NFL's best defenses,

The Denver Broncos have three finalists for the NFL awards handed out by the Associated Press, including quarterback Bo Nix for Rookie of the Year, coach Sean Payton for Coach of the Year, and cornerback Pat Surtain for Defensive Player of the Year.

That list might have included Denver Broncos rookie Bo Nix.

The Denver Broncos replaced Russell Wilson as starting quarterback with rookie first-round draft pick Bo Nix. Now, Wilson is returning the favor.

The Denver Broncos find themselves in a rather enviable position entering the 2025 season from a team-building perspective. After a fantastic rookie season from rookie quarterback Bo Nix, the Broncos appear to have found a long-term option under center with a franchise quarterback.

“One of Denver’s top priorities this offseason should be to surround Bo Nix with as many weapons as possible. Loveland would fill a void at tight end and is worthy of a top-20 pick. Over the past two seasons, his 90.8 PFF receiving grade trailed only Tyler Warren among Power Four tight ends.” See the full mock draft.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix turned down a chance at history after an already record-setting rookie season.

I told people when he was drafted, he’s on a Hall of Fame path,” Champ Bailey said of Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain.

Pat Surtain II walks into the interview, sits in the first chair, and smiles. He makes a living making receivers uncomfortable, so I figure I will return the favor. All I have to do is ask Surtain to talk about himself and the likelihood he will win NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors next week.