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Interesting quotes from this article

"Tuesday, Moss showed why he remains firmly in the mix, breaking up two passes"

Typical journalistic condescending tone towards Whites athletes. Moss gets to REMAIN in the mix. Whites have to bust ass just to be an option..

“I love being the underdog,” Moss said. “I love when people doubt me"

It's a positive that is even being acknowledged in the mainstream media today.
 
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I’m cautiously optimistic we see two starting white cornerbacks in 2024 (Moss and DeJean).

What happened to Apke? He never got a fair shake. He was very quickly dismissed for all his ideal size and speed.
 
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Moss listed as starter at corner (with Surtain).
I saw Bonner as second team corner in Miami.
Apke looks to not be in a camp.
 
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Great to see, the Broncos drafted Moss to be a starter so hopefully he stays healthy this season and thrives.

Bonner is getting lots of favorable publicity but given that he's an UFA his racial apprenticeship will probably go on for a while before he gets an opportunity, if ever. As always, injuries could work in his favor.
 
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Another positive report on Riley:

3 Broncos players who locked up starting jobs after preseason Week 1​

Cornerback: Riley Moss​

One of the more critical position battles happening right now that's gotten a bit overshadowed by the quarterback position is the cornerback position battle. The Broncos have the best cornerback in football in Pat Surtain II, and they have a stud in the slot with Ja'Quan McMillian. But the other outside cornerback job is up for grabs and 2023 third-round pick Riley Moss did a good job of making his case to win the job against the Colts.

Moss had a near-interception among his snaps and it was the first time we've seen him playing the outside cornerback position since he was at Iowa in 2022. He missed most of training camp last year with an injury and missed all of the preseason before playing primarily special teams for the Broncos.

Moss did a good job in his first preseason action of 2024 and there's at least one report that he's "running away" with the job.

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3 Broncos players who locked up starting jobs after preseason Week 1

Which Denver Broncos players may have already locked up starting jobs after Week 1 of the preseason against the Indianapolis Colts?
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In my honest opinion this is a huge caste system cracks in the dam year potentially. With 2 white cornerbacks and 4 potential white running backs other than Cmac to possibly see action on the field. Wonder what the betting odds would have been on that in Vegas just 2 years ago?

My wish is for both Moss and Dejean to become as well known as Jason Sehorn was many decades ago!
 
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Don Wassall said:
Another positive report on Riley:

3 Broncos players who locked up starting jobs after preseason Week 1​

Cornerback: Riley Moss​

One of the more critical position battles happening right now that's gotten a bit overshadowed by the quarterback position is the cornerback position battle. The Broncos have the best cornerback in football in Pat Surtain II, and they have a stud in the slot with Ja'Quan McMillian. But the other outside cornerback job is up for grabs and 2023 third-round pick Riley Moss did a good job of making his case to win the job against the Colts.

Moss had a near-interception among his snaps and it was the first time we've seen him playing the outside cornerback position since he was at Iowa in 2022. He missed most of training camp last year with an injury and missed all of the preseason before playing primarily special teams for the Broncos.

Moss did a good job in his first preseason action of 2024 and there's at least one report that he's "running away" with the job.

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3 Broncos players who locked up starting jobs after preseason Week 1

Which Denver Broncos players may have already locked up starting jobs after Week 1 of the preseason against the Indianapolis Colts?
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Riley's success continues in week 2. It sounds like the CB2 position opposite Surtain is his to lose. Playing opposite one of the league's top CBs will put additional pressure on him but hopefully he's up to the task.

He is in the first unit right now vs GB. Denver has a white starter on each level of the defense - Allen, Singleton, and Moss.
 
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Cody Barton started as well, good sign as he's supposedly battling Jonas Griffith to start next to Singleton, who is journeyman quality at best and often injured to boot.
 
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The "aw-shucks" routine isn't for Riley Moss:
Broncos CB Riley Moss, poised to make his first NFL regular-season start on Sunday, knows the Seahawks might throw at him -- and he welcomes it.
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"My first start at Iowa. I went out there and I got three deep bombs like first drive, and ended up with two picks that day. ... You know it's gonna happen, I hope it's gonna happen, and I'm ready to make a play."
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Moss had 12 tackles, 8 of them solo, in his debut. His reward? He must be benched!

3 Broncos players who must be benched after Week 1 loss to Seahawks​

It does feel like Riley Moss was picked on quite a bit by Geno Smith in Week 1. And for good reason, right? This was the right start of his NFL career, and it was Moss going up against Tyler Lockett on that third and short conversion that iced the game for the Seahawks.

It's not that Moss played poorly, but it might be better practice to simply ease him into the game more. The team does have a veteran CB in Levi Wallace on the roster, so he could hold the starting duties down as they ease Moss into that CB2 role more.

With Patrick Surtain II being on the other side, more attention is given to whoever the CB is opposite him. Riley Moss may end up turning into a solid, starting-caliber CB, but he's played just 15 NFL games, so the Broncos may have to take a more cautious approach with Moss going forward.

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3 Broncos players who must be benched after Week 1 loss to Seahawks

The Denver Broncos did not play the worst game ever, but they should definitely consider benching these three players after their Week 1 loss. The Broncos hope
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Don Wassall said:
Moss had 12 tackles, 8 of them solo, in his debut. His reward? He must be benched!

3 Broncos players who must be benched after Week 1 loss to Seahawks​

It does feel like Riley Moss was picked on quite a bit by Geno Smith in Week 1. And for good reason, right? This was the right start of his NFL career, and it was Moss going up against Tyler Lockett on that third and short conversion that iced the game for the Seahawks.

It's not that Moss played poorly, but it might be better practice to simply ease him into the game more. The team does have a veteran CB in Levi Wallace on the roster, so he could hold the starting duties down as they ease Moss into that CB2 role more.

With Patrick Surtain II being on the other side, more attention is given to whoever the CB is opposite him. Riley Moss may end up turning into a solid, starting-caliber CB, but he's played just 15 NFL games, so the Broncos may have to take a more cautious approach with Moss going forward.

predominantlyorange.com

3 Broncos players who must be benched after Week 1 loss to Seahawks

The Denver Broncos did not play the worst game ever, but they should definitely consider benching these three players after their Week 1 loss. The Broncos hope
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I'm curious to see how Moss graded out on the PFF position rankings for week 1. I can't access that since I'm not subscribed, but I'll bet it's not as bad as this loser thinks.
 
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minor thing but I also love how he got a prime cornerback number in 21. none of that 37 bs for Riley!
 
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Riley Moss, like Sehorn, always wears sleeves. I wonder if it's an homage or just coincidence. I can only imagine the backlash if a black athlete felt the need to conceal their skin color.
 
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And you conclusively know that's his motivation, right?

I've watched a lot of interviews with Moss and not a single time has he acted like he's embarrassed to be White.
 
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Don Wassall said:
And you conclusively know that's his motivation, right?

I've watched a lot of interviews with Moss and not a single time has he acted like he's embarrassed to be White.
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In Sehorn's case, yes, because he said as much. I noticed Moss has also worn sleeves in every NFL start, so I'm wondering "if it's homage or just a coincidence." I never said I know conclusively that's his motivation. He wouldn't be the first white DB to draw on Sehorn though.
 
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jimmyjerapolo said:
In Sehorn's case, yes, because he said as much. I noticed Moss has also worn sleeves in every NFL start, so I'm wondering "if it's homage or just a coincidence." I never said I know conclusively that's his motivation. He wouldn't be the first white DB to draw on Sehorn though.
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You strongly implied it when you wrote,"I can only imagine the backlash if a black athlete felt the need to conceal their skin color." Why even bring it up if that isn't your take on it.
 
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Riley Moss was PFF’s highest graded CB in Week 3:

6 Tackles
1 PBU
1 FF

Denver has found their CB2

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