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DeForest Buckner on Colts' defensive issues: It's "ego"
To state the obvious, a lot went wrong for the Indianapolis Colts' defense this season. But if you ask defensive tackle DeForest Buckner what one of the biggest contributing factors were to the inconsistent play,
Colts' DeForest Buckner reveals major issue that affected defense amid Gus Bradley firing
The Colts are searching for a new defensive coordinator. Gus Bradley leaving sparked a strong reaction from DeForest Buckner.
DeForest Buckner: Everyone needs to check their ego, we played as a bunch of individuals
Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner said on Monday that he's happy with the team's decision to stick with head coach Shane Steichen, but he does think there needs to be other changes heading into next season.
Colts DT DeForest Buckner On What Went Wrong Defensively In 2024: Ego
After a disappointing season that saw them eliminated from postseason contention in a loss to the 3-14 Giants, Colts DT DeForest Buckner believes individual egos played a role in their 2024 demise.
Colts DT DeForest Buckner left off 2025 AFC Pro Bowl roster
According to PFF’s pass-rush win rate metric, Buckner beat his blocker at the eighth-highest rate among defensive tackles who played at least 120 snaps this season. By pass-rush productivity, an efficiency metric, Buckner ranked 13th.
DeForest Buckner wants the Colts to sign free agents, he's recruiting: 'That's the plan'
DeForest Buckner is tired of not making the playoffs, and he plans to do something about it this offseason by using his voice and influence.
GM Chris Ballard promises to take a new approach after Colts fail to make playoffs again
Yet team owner Jim Irsay still opted to bring back Ballard and coach Shane Steichen while expressing his disappointment with ...
Colts GM Chris Ballard calls anonymous Colt chicken-(expletive). 'That is losing football'
Colts' GM Chris Ballard didn't hold back on player The Athletic quoted anonymously: 'That chicken-(expletive) wasn’t man ...
‘We’re not close’: Colts GM Chris Ballard admits to roster-building failures, vows change
"I don't blame (fans) for being pissed and questioning," Ballard said. "They should. ... I need to earn their trust back." ...
Colts G.M. Chris Ballard: I didn’t create enough competition on the roster
After the Colts' season came to an end in Week 18, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner said that he felt ego and complacency ...
Colts DT DeForest Buckner on why the team's defense struggled this season: 'Ego'
Colts DT DeForest Buckner is one of the most respected voices in the locker room. He knows why the defense was so bad this ...