Colts LB E.J. Speed's philosophy on tackling Titans RB Derrick Henry

The Indianapolis Colts are hosting the Tennesee Titans and their star RB Derrick Henry for their Week 5 matchup.  Colts LB E.J Speed had this to say about facing off with Henry this Sunday.  Speed is in line for more snaps this Sunday, as the Colts will be without LB Shaquille Leonard. This will allow […]

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Oct 30, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed (45) celebrates after a play Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, during a game against the Washington Commanders at Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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The Indianapolis Colts are hosting the Tennesee Titans and their star RB Derrick Henry for their Week 5 matchup. 

Colts LB E.J Speed had this to say about facing off with Henry this Sunday. 

Speed is in line for more snaps this Sunday, as the Colts will be without LB Shaquille Leonard. This will allow Speed to tackle Henry low and prevent himself from showing up on the receiving end of a Henry stiff arm highlight. It's a fate that has happened to many over the years, including Colts LB Shaquille Leonard. 

I love this mindset from Speed; the worst thing a player can do is treat a player like Henry as some superhuman and fear them. Speed doesn't seem like the type to fear any player, and he's ready for the challenge of corraling a player of Henry's caliber. 

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