Why Patrick Surtain’s “Main Goal” for 2025 Could Change the Super Bowl Forever

The Broncos upgraded on defense in free agency after ranking seventh in yards and third in points on defense last season. They signed two former 49ers defenders, safety Talanoa Hufanga and inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw, and drafted cornerback Jahdae Barron with the 20th overall pick.

He has an idea, he told reporters at his camp Saturday.So, how does Surtain top what he did last season?“There’s always something out there to do better,” Surtain said, via video from Zac Stevens of DNVR Broncos. “I mean, why not get another one? Why not get more All-Pros further on into my career, but I think the main goal is to win a Super Bowl. At the end of the day, that’s what I play the game for is to win, so I think that’s the angle for me.”“We added some key additions obviously in those guys,” Surtain said. “They’re going to come in and bring that winning atmosphere. They’ve been at Super Bowls. They know how to win at a high level. So, adding that to our team will only make our team greater.”Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain was the league’s best defensive player last season. The NFL honored him with the defensive player of the year award, and PFF recently dubbed Surtain “the most valuable non-QB in football.”

Patrick Surtain didn’t just have a great year last season—he owned it. The Broncos’ cornerback snagged the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award, and Pro Football Focus didn’t hold back, naming him “the most valuable non-QB in football.” That kind of dominance begs the question: what’s next for a guy who’s already at the top? At his recent camp, Surtain shared his mindset, and spoiler alert—it’s not just about racking up more accolades. He’s got his sights set on something bigger: a Super Bowl ring. With fresh defensive muscle like Talanoa Hufanga and Dre Greenlaw—both seasoned with Super Bowl experience—and a promising draft pick in Jahdae Barron, the Broncos are clearly stacking the deck. Surtain is banking on this new chemistry to push the team closer to glory. The drive, the hunger, and the high expectations are all there, and honestly, it’s pretty thrilling to watch. LEARN MOREGreenlaw and Hufanga have played in a Super Bowl, so they know what it takes to get there.