Playing cornerback in the NFL is tough. It has to be one of the hardest positions because players are alone on an island, and not all of them turn it into “Revis Island” either. Jamming the receiver early and throwing them out of their rhythm are keys to locking down a receiver. Yes, they are on an island, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be assisted at all. A strong defensive front makes their jobs a heck of a lot easier. Sauce Gardner of the Indianapolis Colts understands that and made his opinion
known regarding the huge trade that just went down.
The Rams and Browns made a massive trade in which Myles Garrett was dealt to the Rams for Jared Verse and draft picks stretched over the next three years. It continues the trend of the Rams not caring about draft picks as they use them for big time trades seemingly every year. Just before the draft, the Rams traded their 2026 first-round pick, along with others, for Trent McDuffie. He is a two-time All-Pro in his own right, so he has shown he is capable of producing at a high level. That doesn’t mean he would turn down Garrett creating chaos in the opponent’s backfield.
That is exactly what Gardner was thinking as he took to X to express his sentiments.
Gardner is one of the best, and even he appreciates what someone like Garrett brings to the table. Reduce the amount of time a quarterback has to throw and coverage becomes much easier. Most cornerbacks can hang with their man for a few seconds. It’s when plays break down or the protection holds up, giving the quarterback plenty of time to survey his options, that the job gets increasingly difficult. Someone like Garrett changes the game even for an elite talent like McDuffie.
It’s safe to say Sauce Gardner approves of the move the Rams made, at least from a cornerback’s perspective. The less time to throw, the more lethal someone like Gardner becomes. The Colts are hoping their pass rush improves in 2026, and so does Gardner. As good as he is, with an improved pass rush, his full potential could be unlocked. He will just have a tougher road than Trent McDuffie, who is now lucky enough to have Myles Garrett.
