Von Miller is no longer a member of the Denver Broncos, but he’s still hyping up the team’s talented young defenders.
On a recent appearance on Richard Sherman’s podcast, the Buffalo Bills pass rusher gushed with praise for Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain.
“If not by the end of this year, mid-way through the next year, he’s going to be the best cornerback in the game — just in my opinion,” Miller told Sherman on Nov. 1.
Sherman agreed with Miller’s assessment.
“He’s strapping everybody,” the former cornerback said. “He’s tight coverage — boy, that boy has the technique that they teach.”
Surtain is yet to allow a touchdown catch through eight games this season, and Miller has been impressed with his versatility.
“He’s a cover corner [and] he comes up to play the run, too,” Miller said. “He comes up and tackles — he’s not scared to tackle.
“He can play in the slot [and] when he gets a little bit older, he can go play free safety. Man, Patrick Surtain is the real deal, and I’m happy to announce that I am the president of the Patrick Surtain Fan Club.”
Miller and Surtain played together for half of last season before the outside linebacker was traded to the Los Angeles Rams mid-season. Miller later went on to sign with the Bills this offseason. Buffalo and Miller are scheduled to host Denver and Surtain in Orchard Park next season.
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