The Indianapolis Colts found a gem in Frank Reich during the 2018 offseason even if he wasn’t part of the original plans. Entering his third season, there are high hopes for his squad.
Whether it’s from a leadership standpoint or a play-designing standpoint, Reich is often considered one of the top head coaches in the game. He took the Colts to the AFC divisional round during his first season and nearly made the playoffs after Andrew Luck dropped the retirement bombshell just weeks before the 2019 season.
Mike Tagliere of Fantasy Pros ranked every head coach in the league, and Reich came in at No. 10.
After an impressive rookie campaign, Reich took a step back in 2019, though injuries and one major retirement were certainly a factor. Whenever you have your franchise 29-year-old quarterback retire out of the blue, you’re going to have some growing pains. The Colts finished 7-9 in 2019 despite all the things they endured, keeping them on the map. Reich is a young coach who’s still in the beginning stages, but based on what we’ve seen, he’s a keeper.
Reich certainly is a keeper and has proven himself that quickly during his first two seasons. The way he commands the room makes him the right man for the job. Add in that he has an intelligent mind when it comes to play-calling and play designing, and he’s certainly deserving of praise.
The Colts have missed the playoffs four times in the last five seasons—the only one coming during the 2018 season. With a new quarterback and an improving defense, Reich is hopeful the Colts can get back into the postseason and make something happen.
