High grades from draft analysts on a draft pick are always affirming.
Fan excitement over a pick is crucial for future interest in the team’s success.
Praise from the media is a nice ego stroke for the player and team.
But endorsements from Hall-of-Famers at the same position...now that’s something to pay attention to.
And that’s exactly what Patrick Surtain II got from former Broncos’ cornerback and recent first-ballot Hall-of-Famer Champ Bailey.