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The Indianapolis Colts found their backup quarterback to Jacoby Brissett in Brian Hoyer. The New England Patriots released Hoyer on Saturday in favor of rookie Jarrett Stidham. Now, he’ll join a former Patriots backup to be his backup — when, originally, Brissett was the backup before Andrew Luck’s retirement. Indianapolis signed Hoyer to a three-year, […]

Andrew Luck stunned the Indianapolis Colts—and the entire NFL—when he announced his retirement last weekend, but the Colts seem to be maintaining a positive attitude. Indianapolis was getting set to enter 2019 as a trendy Super Bowl pick, but now, with Luck gone, the Colts’ stock has taken a nosedive. Still, head coach Frank Reich […]

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Devin Funchess has been dealing with back spasms, but head coach Frank Reich seems pretty sure that Funchess will be available for Week 1: “He’s made good progress, and we fairly confident he’ll be ready,’’ said Reich, according to Ed Werder of ESPN. The Colts signed Funchess earlier this offseason, finally […]

On a seemingly calm Saturday night, the Indianapolis Colts went into a state of shock when they received the news that Andrew Luck was retiring from the NFL. After seven special seasons, Luck decided it was best for him to hang up his cleats to move forward in his life. At just 29 years old, […]

Week 3 of the preseason is seen as a crucial time for many teams to get a good look at their starters. It appears Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich will be taking a different approach. Reich had initially planned on using the same approach he had all preseason. According to Stephen Holder of The […]

Indianapolis Colts receiver Parris Campbell is dealing with a hamstring injury. Head coach Frank Reich provided an update on his status Tuesday. Andrew Luck’s calf/ankle issue has been garnering most of the attention, but he isn’t the only Colt who is banged up at the moment. Campbell tweaked his hamstring at the beginning of training […]

With the start of the 2019 NFL season just around the corner, there is still no indication of a return from quarterback Andrew Luck. It seems head coach Frank Reich is leaving that decision up to Luck himself. Luck is still recovering from a lingering calf/ankle injury that has largely kept him out of action […]

The Week 1 starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts still is up in the air and coach Frank Reich has told Jacoby Brissett that he is the number one quarterback until Andrew Luck is back and that’s the type of mindset that he needs to have. Via Mike Chappell in Fox59: “We just tell him, […]

Former Ole Miss and Denver Broncos quarterback Chad Kelly made his Indianapolis Colts debut last Thursday, and despite the team’s 24-16 exhibition loss to the Buffalo Bills, second-year head coach Frank Reich had high praise for his shot-caller. Kelly, along with Jacoby Brissett and Phillip Walker, round out the QB corps behind presumed starter Andrew […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich, entering his second season in charge of the team this year, spoke on Tuesday about lessons he learned from Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy. Dungy, 63, coached Indianapolis for seven seasons in the 2000s, leading the Peyton Manning–quarterbacked franchise to a Super Bowl win in 2006-07. Reich, 57, […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is dealing with a pesky calf injury that initially occurred back in April and flared up again in training camp, which has kept him sidelined for most of camp. Of course, with the regular season looming, Colts fans are a bit concerned about whether or not their signal-caller will be […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is dealing with a calf injury, but he says he is not at extra risk to suffer some type of Achillies injury because of it. Kevin Durant was dealing with a similar calf injury during the NBA Finals when he came back and ended up rupturing his Achilles. That has […]

Training camp has just begun, but the Indianapolis Colts are already loving what they are seeing from rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell. On Sunday, Campbell made a some really nice plays, which caught the attention of head coach Frank Reich: “Did you see those?’’ Reich asked rhetorically Sunday, according to Mike Chappell of CBS 4 […]

The Indianapolis Colts are a trendy pick to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl this year, and while some coaches may not like that sort of attention, Colts head coach Frank Reich embraces it: “We’re excited that everybody else is excited,” Reich said, according to Andrew Walker of the Colts’ official team website. “We’re […]

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson has made a friendly wager with his former offensive coordinator Frank Reich who is currently the Indianapolis Colts coach. The two guys are playing in the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course which takes place Friday through Sunday. It’s supposed to be a fun competition, but […]

The Indianapolis Colts come into the 2019 season with a chip on their shoulder. Frank Reich enters his second season as the head coach after having a successful first season at the helm in 2018. Coming into 2019, there was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Colts. First, the health of Andrew Luck was a […]

The 2018 NFL season was a positive one for the Indianapolis Colts as they took a stride forward under Frank Reich. Andrew Luck came back with a vengeance and helped the Colts offense return to being a high-powered unit. So just how good can the Colts offense be in 2019? To keep it short, simple, […]

The Indianapolis Colts enjoyed a bit of a resurgence last season. Regardless, head coach Frank Reich knows they still have their work cut out for themselves if they hope to stay atop the AFC South. The division has undergone some significant changes this offseason. According to Alex Butler of the United Press International, Reich admits […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett had once again been the subject of some trade speculation this offseason. Fortunately, head coach Frank Reich is happy about Brissett’s status for the 2019 NFL season. Brissett is set to test the waters of free agency after the season. According to Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan, Reich is […]

After many believed his longevity was in doubt after sitting out the entire 2017 season with a lingering issue to his throwing shoulder, Andrew Luck re-established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in football last season. The reigning Comeback Player of the Year threw for 4,593 yards, 39 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions in 2018 […]

Indianapolis Colts rookie cornerback Rock Ya-Sin was taken high in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, and head coach Frank Reich can see the development unfolding. “He understands the techniques that we are asking him to play,” Reich told Stephen Holder of TheAthletic.com. “You can see him progressing.” Ya-Sin was the third cornerback […]

The Indianapolis Colts managed to shore up some depth in their receiving corps with the addition of Devin Funchess this offseason. It appears he has already made quite the impression on head coach Frank Reich. Reich was able to get an ample look at Funchess through OTAs and mandatory minicamp. He said during an appearance […]

The Indianapolis Colts have done what they can to surround quarterback Andrew Luck with as much talent as possible going into the 2019 NFL season. It appears tight end Mo-Alie Cox has already made quite the impression on head coach Frank Reich. Alie-Cox has struggled to etch out a consistent spot on the 53-man roster […]

The Indianapolis Colts came out of nowhere during the second half of last season to establish themselves as one of the most promising teams in the NFL going forward. Indianapolis took a major step toward cementing that status this week, signing star cornerback Kenny Moore to a four-year, $36 million extension. Coach Frank Reich is […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Andrew Luck pulled off something nobody saw coming last year. After starting the year 1-5, they won nine of their next ten to finish the season 10-6 and make the playoffs. They even won a first round playoff game, and became the toast of the league. It was a triumphant return […]

It seems one can attribute part of the success of Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich to his past ministry work. According to The Athletic’s Stephen Holder, Reich was the president of the Reformed Theological Seminary’s Charlotte campus. He also served as the pastor at Cornerstone Presbyterian (now known as Ballantyne Presbyterian). Cornerstone Presbyterian committee […]

It’s safe to say Frank Reich has high, high expectations for his team’s offense in 2019. After the draft, the Indianapolis Colts coach expressed hopeful incredulity about adding Ohio State wide receiver Parris Campbell to an attack that he believes already features “some of the best guys in the world.” “It’s funny, I have said […]

The Indianapolis Colts got their guy. Indy made it clear all offseason that getting a number two receiver was their top priority, and they went and signed Devin Funchess away from the Panthers when free agency opened. The Colts and head coach Frank Reich have raved about Funchess, saying he was their top target the […]

The Indianapolis Colts surprisingly reached the postseason as an AFC Wild Card team as a result of the 2018-19 campaign. While the AFC South franchise appears to be on a serious upswing, Colts head coach Frank Reich also realized that his team no longer possesses the element of surprise as the rest of the league […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a big addition to their passing game this month, signing wide receiver Devin Funchess in free agency. Colts head coach Frank Reich is excited about the acquisition of Funchess and what he will do for Indianapolis’ offense: “He has good feet, good instincts and good body control and body quickness. Helps […]

News has broken out that Landon Collins has cleaned out his locker and is not expected to return to the New York Giants, hitting NFL free agency. This is according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson and confirmed by Collins himself via Twitter. The stuff in that locker that I have left I do not need💯 — […]

The 2018 NFL season was a great one for the Indianapolis Colts, all things considered. Not only did they turn a 0-3 start into an 11-5, playoff clinching team, they also might have themselves their coach of the future, according to one quarterback great. Speaking to FOX 59’s Chris Hagan after being awarded the Bill […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich recently heard reports that suggested Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was ‘selfish’ and ‘egotistical.’ Some of his current teammates took a stand to defend Wentz, but his former coach also came to his defense. According to Jeff Kerr of 24/7 Sports, Reich took exception to reports criticizing Wentz. “It […]

The Indianapolis Colts may have gotten routed by the Kansas City Chiefs in their AFC Divisional Round playoff matchup on Saturday, but Colts head coach Frank Reich is still looking forward to the future. “It was a tough loss, but we’re excited,” said Reich after the game, according to Stephen Holder of The Athletic. “We […]

In spite of the fact that Indianapolis Colts coordinators Matt Eberflus and Nick Sirianni have been drawing significant head-coaching interest from rival teams, Colts head coach Frank Reich expects both guys to be back next season, according to Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star. Eberflus completed his first year as Colts defensive coordinator this season. […]

The Indianapolis Colts fell to the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 31-13 in their AFC Divisional Round playoff matchup on Saturday, and afterward, Colts head coach Frank Reich admitted that the Chiefs simply took it to the Colts from the get-go. “They outcoached us. They outplayed us,” said Reich, according to Kevin Bowen […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been dazzling audiences with spectacular plays throughout the 2018 NFL season. Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich has taken notice. Despite being in his second year, Mahomes already boasts arguably the best arm in the league. According to Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan, Reich feels talent like […]

The Indianapolis Colts remain a team whose identity is mainly tied to Andrew Luck, but there’s more to this franchise this season than its star gunslinger. And for Colts head coach Frank Reich, it’s time that people start paying more respect to the team’s defense that has done an admirable job despite the lack of […]

Frank Reich’s first year as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts did not exactly get off to a great start. The Colts went just 1-5 over their first six games this season and appeared to be destined for another miserable campaign that would at least result in a high draft pick. However, Indianapolis proceeded to […]