# Colts' DeForest Buckner: 'I'm sick and tired of the same song and dance every year'

> Colts' DeForest Buckner says he won't tolerate losing after team's playoff drought.
- Title: Colts' DeForest Buckner: 'I'm sick and tired of the same song…
- Summary: Colts' DeForest Buckner says he won't tolerate losing after team's playoff drought. Colts' DeForest Buckner criticized the team's losing streak and playoff…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/colts-deforest-buckner-im-sick-and-tired-of-the-same-song-and-dance-every-year
- Published: 2026-10-18T22:29:30.346+00:00
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- Topics: indianapolis colts, deforest buckner, tennessee titans, shane steichen, chris ballard, nfl, sports
## Colts' DeForest Buckner
Colts' DeForest Buckner criticized the team's losing streak and playoff absence after a loss to the Titans.

> I'm sick and tired of the same song and dance every year
## Colts' playoff drought
The Colts lost in the wild card round in 2020 and haven't returned to the playoffs since.
## Buckner's statement
Buckner said he won't tolerate losing after the team's playoff drought.

> We lost to the Tennessee Titans, who were 0-5, and now they’re 1-5
## Buckner's confidence
Buckner expressed confidence in coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard.

> I have confidence in everybody in this building
## Team improvement
Buckner urged every player to be self-critical and identify areas for improvement.

> Every single person on the team needs to be critics of themselves and figure out what we need to do better
## Key takeaway

Colts' DeForest Buckner criticized the team's losing streak and playoff absence after a loss to the Titans.