Buckner demands self-assessment from Colts after Titans defeat
Tennessee earned its first win after an 0-5 start, while DeForest Buckner maintained his support for the Colts’ coach and general manager.
The Colts’ DeForest Buckner urged teammates to scrutinize their performances following a defeat against the Tennessee Titans, saying he would not accept the team’s recurring losses.
Visibly emotional while addressing reporters by his locker, Buckner highlighted the opponent’s struggles: Tennessee had been 0-5 before the victory moved its record to 1-5. He expressed frustration at seeing the same pattern repeated each year.
Buckner denied that his comments signaled declining confidence in Shane Steichen, the coach, or Chris Ballard, the general manager. He said his confidence extended throughout the organization, but called on every player to identify shortcomings and determine how to improve.
The Colts’ most recent playoff appearance came in 2020, when they were eliminated in the wild-card round.
