In an absolute blowout loss to Jacksonville, a performance that left the Indianapolis Colts looking pretty darn disappointing, one rookie defender wasn’t having any of it. Caden Curry, a name you need to remember, absolutely exploded on the field, and even head coach Shane Steichen couldn’t help but notice.
Curry’s Fire Ignites Despite Colts’ Fizzle
“I thought Caden Curry played his freaking b**** off today,” Steichen said after the game, and honestly, you can feel the energy in that quote. The coach wasn’t wrong. Curry was flying around out there, bringing insane energy and making plays on special teams. He even scooped up a fumble that Jaylahn Tuimoloau forced. This kid wasn’t just showing up; he was winning battles against blockers in both the run and passing game. It’s the kind of gritty play that makes you stand up and cheer, even when the rest of the game is a tough watch.
One Speed, All Go: Rookie Stats and Future Looks
When the dust settled, Curry’s individual stat line was impressive for a rookie stepping up in a bad game. He logged one quarterback pressure and racked up four solo tackles on defense. Plus, he was a force on special teams, playing 20 snaps across four of the six different phases. That’s serious impact! Curry himself summed it up perfectly, saying, “That’s just my play style. Obviously, if I’m playing football, it’s one speed and it’s all go. I’m not going out there and know the situation and play a different way. That’s just how the game should be played, and I feel like it’s just one speed: It’s all go.” With that kind of mentality and performance, the Colts are definitely looking at the future, and Curry is absolutely going to get a lot more looks on defense for the rest of the season. They’ve got to see how this kind of fire fits into their long-term plans.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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