New York Jets ' quarterback Aaron Rodgers goes up against an All-Pro cornerback everyday at practice, so he certainly knows one when he sees one. While the Jets feature two-time All-Pro First Team honoree Sauce Gardner along with highly-respected boundary corner DJ Reed and slot corner Michael Carter II, their Week 4 opponent starts a stud in its secondary, too. Denver Broncos ' franchise cornerback Patrick Surtain II boasts one All-Pro First Team selection and two Pro Bowl honors.
"I feel like there's more legitimate No. 1 corners in the league this year than we've seen in previous years. We got one of the best, if not the best, this week," said Rodgers during his weekly Tuesday appearance on the Pat McAfee Show .
"Obviously, I love our guys in New York. Not counting out our guys. Pat Surtain is mentioned among the best corners in the league with just about anybody you talk to and rightfully so.
" Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP, explained how Surtain's ability places the 2021 first-round draft pick in an elite tier. "He does star coverage. He plays in the slot.
He plays outside. He tackles. He's got great ball skills.
He stays on the hip. He's incredibly savvy and patient. He's a helluva player," said Rodgers.
The 40-year-old Rodgers, who has 480 career touchdown passes to his credit, took his praise for Surtain one step further while addressing reporters in Florham Park on Wednesday. "Pat's one of the best players in the league at any position," said Rodgers. When the Jets hos.