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Hear this, Broncos fans! In a few years, our beloved team can send one player out west for a shot at the 2028 Summer Olympics flag football tryouts. And guess who might just be eyeing that spot? none other than our star cornerback, Pat Surtain II.
C'mon, focus! Olympics? Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, am I right? At this year's Patrick Surtain II Foundation event, he admitted it's high interest. But will his body hold up at 28? Only time will tell.
Yep, you heard right! Back in May, the NFL owners voted unanimously to let players participate in the Olympic Games in LA, making flag football an Olympic sport for the first time ever. Athletes, such as Justin Jefferson from the Vikings and Bijan Robinson from the Falcons, have already shown interest. This could lead to a fascinating contest, with 32 top-notch players competing for spots on a 10-player team.
Now, here's the catch. In 2023, Surtain swore he'd only play offense on a hypothetical flag football Olympic team. Yeah, man, he wants to score touchdowns. But if he were to play defense, he'd be an invaluable dual-threat asset for Team USA during competition.
One thing's for sure, though, Surtain still has three long seasons before the 2028 Summer Games in LA to grow his Denver Broncos legacy. So, Broncos Nation, let's show our support and cross our fingers for Pat Surtain II and his potential Olympic dreams!
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- The National Football League (NFL) has granted permission for players to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympics, where flag football will be an Olympic sport for the first time.
- Player interest in the Olympics has increased, with Pat Surtain II of the Denver Broncos expressing his high interest in trying out for the flag football event.
- In American football leagues, Surtain has primarily played as a cornerback, but in the Olympics, he has shown a willingness to play on the offensive side, with a particular interest in scoring touchdowns.
- As the 2028 Summer Games are still several years away, Surtain currently plays for the Denver Broncos and has the potential to grow his legacy as a player before his potential Olympic participation.
