Ryan Clark Reveals Sauce Gardner’s ‘Biggest Issue’

The Indianapolis Colts just got a glimpse of the full Sauce Gardner experience. Just three quarters into his debut, the Cincinnati product had an opportunity to make a game-changing play. Instead, he went home empty-handed.

Following a fumble recovery by the Atlanta Falcons, the former New York Jets star nearly gave his team the ball back with an interception. Instead, the ball bounced right off his fingers.

With that in mind, former NFL player Ryan Clark took to X to point out his biggest issue with Gardner. As good a player as he is as a stopper, he doesn’t have good ball skills:

“That’s Sauce’s biggest issue in my opinion. Great in coverage but doesn’t catch the ball. Difference in the very good & the Canton good,” Clark posted on X.

That’s Sauce’s biggest issue in my opinion. Great in coverage but doesn’t catch the ball. Difference in the very good & the Canton good!

— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) November 9, 2025

It’s been literally years since Gardner’s last interception. Even some Jets fans started talking about him being overrated, and they were impressed to watch how much the Colts were willing to give up to get him.

Of course, that’s not fair, either. There’s much more to being a good defensive back or a shutdown cornerback than just creating turnovers. Granted, that’s what separates the good from the greats, but it’s hard to argue that Gardner is one of the best players at the position right now.

He’s a disruptive player who can alter most throws. It would clearly be better if he could come down with the ball more often, especially when he has a big chance to make a play, but still.

The Colts are for real, and they believe they can compete for years to come. That’s the type of move you make when you feel like you’re inching closer to the ultimate goal.

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