Colts: Here’s how DeForest Buckner’s presence will elevate Indy’s defense

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: DeForest Buckner #99 of the San Francisco 49ers runs onto the field prior to the start of the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

DeForest Buckner will bring a tenacity to the Colts defense fans haven’t seen in a while.

Remember the Indianapolis Colts used to thrive on a high-powered offense coupled with a lethal pass rush, led by Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney? Those days are long gone, but the defense general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Frank Reich are building right now could eventually become the best fans have seen…