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Colts LB E.J. Speed is treating Titans RB Derrick Henry like just another player

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Destin Adams | Last updated 10/6/23

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.

More #Colts LB EJ Speed, asked if he has to tackle #Titans RB Derrick Henry differently: "Nah, I mean, tackling is tackling. You always tackle low. It's no different with Derrick Henry. He got a good stiff arm, but I ain't never been caught with it."
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) October 4, 2023

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.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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