From Fort Hood to NFL Josh McNary ready for New England Patriots

McNary brings Army experience to NFL
Fort Hood Herald
Albert Alvarado
Herald staff writer
January 8, 2014

Courtesy of the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Josh McNary prepares for a play against the Houston Texans earlier this season. The Colts face the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Playoffs on Saturday.

Being across the line and having to defend offenses run by NFL quarterbacks like Tom Brady may scare some rookies, but not Josh McNary.

The Indianapolis Colts linebacker trained for far greater challenges off the field as a solider at Fort Hood.

“In the back of my mind I’m pretty familiar with the dangers that life can throw at you,” McNary said.

On Saturday, the former Army Black Knight recorded seven tackles to help the Colts beat the Kansas City Chiefs 45-44 in the AFC Wild Card Playoffs.

Indianapolis advances to the AFC Division Playoffs against the New England Patriots on Saturday at Gillette Stadium. The game kicks off at 7:15 p.m. and will be televised on CBS.
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