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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 […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich knows his team will have their hands full against the Houston Texans in the Wild Card this weekend. It appears he will rely heavily on running back Nyheim Hines to help keep the defense on their toes. The Colts have undoubtedly been one of the more surprising teams in […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans faced off in an AFC South showdown on Sunday night, with the winner advancing to the playoffs. Well, the Colts ended up routing the Titans on the road by a score of 33-17, punching their ticket to the playoffs in what was one of the most impressive in-season turnarounds […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck led his team back from a 10-point deficit against the New York Giants to come away with a 28-27 win on Sunday afternoon, and Colts head coach Frank Reich was enamored with his performance. Frank Reich: “I can’t say enough about how clutch Andrew was.” Said on the TD to […]

The Indianapolis Colts stomped the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon, shutting them out by a score of 23-0 at Lucas Oil Stadium and preserving their playoff hopes. Afterward, Colts head coach Frank Reich had high praise for the defense, according to Jim Ayello of The Indianapolis Star: “What the defense did today was unreal,” said Reich. “They […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich has had a successful season so far with the Colts and he hasn’t exactly been helping the Colts win games in a traditional sense. In this case, Reich often shows trust in his often and goes for it on fourth down where most coaches turn to the punting unit. […]

The Indianapolis Colts saw their five-game winning streak snapped on Sunday afternoon after a tough 6-0 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was a rough performance offensively that saw the Colts struggle to get anything going against the Jaguars’ talented defense to even register a single scoring drive. Head coach Frank Reich has voiced that […]

The Indianapolis Colts just lost an ugly game, and head coach Frank Reich is clearly upset. In their game Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, tight end Erik Swoope received a four-yard pass. But it seemed like he was tackled out of bounds by Jalen Ramsey before time expired. The officials then ruled that the clock […]

There has been plenty of talk regarding this year’s frontrunners for MVP. Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich feels quarterback Andrew Luck has built up a worthy bid. Luck has recently emerged as a potential candiate to take home the award. Reich feels he deserves to be in the conversation, as shared in a quote via […]

The Indianapolis Colts have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last month after ripping off their fourth straight win in Week 11 action in a 38-10 drumming of the Tennessee Titans. It has put them squarely back into the playoff picture heading into the final six weeks of the season. […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has quickly established himself as one of the most promising, young players in the league. It appears he has already done enough to earn Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich’s stamp of approval. Darnold is still trying to find his footing thus far in the 2018 NFL season. However, […]

Andrew Luck has come back strong from the shoulder injury that forced him to miss the entire 2017 NFL season. The Indianapolis Colts may be a disappointing 1-4, but that blame cannot be placed on Luck’s shoulders. He has been impressive early on this season and has been one of the most productive signal callers […]

Frank Reich took the head coaching job for the Indianapolis Colts this past offseason, but he was not their top choice. One of the most intriguing and stunning stories of the offseason was how Josh McDaniels took the job, then backed out on the deal. Now, the Colts and New England Patriots are set to […]

Frank Reich’s first year as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts has not gone as planned. While the Colts have looked like a much-improved team, they have been unable to come away with wins late in games. That was the case once again in Week 4 against the Houston Texans. Indianapolis had a great […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich was around some very good tight ends during his two years as Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator. Zach Ertz was a central piece in his offense, while Trey Burton and Brent Celek were also worthwhile contributors. Reich will now have Jack Doyle and Eric Ebron as his primary tight ends […]

Since his arrival to the Indianapolis Colts, veteran tight end Eric Ebron has continued to make a strong impression on the team with his ability on the field. This has seen new head coach Frank Reich voice much praise in his direction in the process over the last several weeks. This was once again the […]

One of the notable acquisitions that the Indianapolis Colts made this offseason was the free agent signing of veteran tight end Eric Ebron on a two-year, $13 million. Since his arrival, he has quickly hit things off with his new coaches with most of that coming in the way of building a strong bond with […]

The Andrew Luck recovery saga has carried on longer than the Indianapolis Colts hoped, but it finally appears that he’s nearing a true return. It’s been about a year and a half since he underwent shoulder surgery that kept him out for the entirety of the 2017 season, but as the 2018 campaign draws closer, […]

Although the Indianapolis Colts have undergone some major changes to the coaching staff this offseason, their focus for the 2018 NFL season remains the same. That is getting quarterback Andrew Luck as healthy as possible. New head coach Frank Reich has been optimistic about Luck, who is “in the final stages of his rehab” and is back […]

Every year, an average of seven new NFL head coaches are hired. The 2018 offseason was no different, as seven teams moved on from their former leaders. Opinions on some of the new hires are mixed, but there is a sense of optimism around them all. What could the records of these coaches look like […]

Frank Reich finds himself in a challenging situation in his first stop as an NFL head coach. The Indianapolis Colts are coming off a disappointing 4-12 season and need to plug several holes on both sides of the ball. Owner Jim Irsay and GM Chris Ballard have both acknowledged that the franchise may be a […]

The Indianapolis Colts have spent much of the early offseason restructure their roster to bounce back in a major way next season. The team is holding expectations that Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck will be back in the fold after missing the entire 2017 season due to injury. This set the table for the front office […]

The offseason for the Indianapolis Colts got off to a bit of a rough start after the Josh McDaniels debacle. However, they quickly found their new head coach in Frank Reich. Reich’s first order of business will be getting quarterback Andrew Luck back on track for the 2018 NFL season. Fortunately, things are already looking up […]

The Indianapolis Colts found their man in head coach Frank Reich after Josh McDaniels backed out of his initial agreement. Although he may not have been their first choice, there is plenty of optimism that he could be the right one. Among the believers is former NFL head coach Tony Dungy. During an appearance on […]

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered some key losses on their coaching staff with the departure of offensive coordinator Frank Reich and quarterback coach John DeFilippo shortly after the franchise won its first Super Bowl over the New England Patriots. Regardless of their current situation, head coach Doug Pederson does not seem to be phased by the new changes. Most teams have already assembled their entirely new […]

The Indianapolis Colts finally have their coaching staff for 2018 in place. Head coach Frank Reich has hired Nick Sirianni to be his offensive coordinator, although Reich will still call the plays on offense for the Colts. Reich envisions running a versatile offense in Indianapolis that will “change things up” in terms of their personnel, […]

The Indianapolis Colts were blindsided by Josh McDaniels’ decision to remain the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots after agreeing to become their next head coach. Fortunately, thy found their man in former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich. Although Reich may not have been their first choice, there is plenty of optimism surrounding his […]

Frank Reich is set to embark on his next NFL coaching venture as the new head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. During his introductory press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Reich voiced his success with the Philadelphia Eagles has given him insight on what it takes to build a champion, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football […]

Over the last several seasons, the Indianapolis Colts’ overall success on the field has been largely dependent on the play of Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck. However, during his introductory press conference on Tuesday afternoon ,new head coach Frank Reich said they must shift their philosophy so that the burden is placed on the entire […]

The Indianapolis Colts have officially brought abroad their next head coach in former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich. In his introductory press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Reich confirmed that he will assume the play-calling responsibilities for the 2018 season, according to Tom Pelissero of The NFL Network. Reich says he’ll call the offensive plays. […]

Like many Super Bowl winning teams, the Philadelphia Eagles’ coaching staff has been gutted less than two weeks into the offseason. With offensive coordinator Frank Reich interviewing for a number of head coaching jobs, the Eagles hoped to promote quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo to the role. However, he wanted an opportunity to call plays (which […]

After being spurned by Josh McDaniels, the Indianapolis Colts turned to Frank Reich and gave the 56-year-old his very first opportunity to become an NFL head coach. Reich’s former head coach, Buffalo Bills great Marv Levy, is happy his old player is finally going to get his shot as a head coach. He believes Reich […]

Although he was not initially pegged for the job, Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich has received a tremendous amount of praise for his recent hiring. Among his former players to offer their full-fledged support is Pat McAfee. The former punter spent a few seasons with Reich in Indianapolis from 2009-2011. Needless to say, McAfee expressed […]

After the fiasco involving Josh McDaniels, the Indianapolis Colts have finally found their new head coach. Former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich has agreed to become the team’s successor to Chuck Pagano and during the process of his transition back to Indianapolis, the new head coach has received nothing but high praise. The latest to […]

Although new head coach Frank Reich was not the first man picked for the job, he just may be the right one. At least, that is how Indianapolis Colts legend Peyton Manning felt nearly a decade ago. Reich became a favorite of Manning’s during his first stint as an NFL coach in Indianapolis. The future Hall of […]