INDIANAPOLIS – Malik Hooker was born five months before Adam Vinatieri made his NFL debut in 1996.
He grew up in New Castle, Pa., cheering for the Indianapolis Colts and their clutch kicker. So to be on the sideline for another game-winner Sunday – during Vinatieri’s 200th career game, no less – was special for the third-year safety.
“To me, I don’t care if Adam misses 30 field goals, man,” Hooker said. “I know when that game’s on the line, it’s going in. I think like that every time Adam goes out there ’cause I think that highly of him.