Challenges Faced by Frank Reich: Obstacles and Turning Points
Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Frank Reich. A timeline of obstacles and growth.
Frank Reich is a former NFL quarterback and coach. He played 14 seasons in the NFL, notably as a backup known for his resilience and leadership. After his playing career, Reich transitioned into coaching, holding positions as an assistant and eventually becoming a head coach for the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers. His coaching career has been marked by offensive innovation, but also inconsistency, leading to his dismissal from both head coaching roles.
1986: Jim Kelly Signed with Bills
In 1986, Jim Kelly signed with the Buffalo Bills, leading to Reich's relegation to a backup role.
2011: Dismissed as Wide Receivers Coach
In 2011, Frank Reich was dismissed as wide receivers coach for the Colts after a 2-14 season.
December 31, 2012: Dismissed by Cardinals
On December 31, 2012, Frank Reich was dismissed as the wide receivers coach for the Arizona Cardinals.
January 4, 2016: Fired as Chargers Offensive Coordinator
On January 4, 2016, Frank Reich was fired from his position as offensive coordinator for the Chargers.
2019: Quarterback Instability with Colts
Following Andrew Luck's retirement in 2019, Frank Reich's tenure with the Indianapolis Colts was marked by quarterback instability.
2020: Quarterback Instability with Colts
Following Andrew Luck's retirement in 2019, Frank Reich's tenure with the Indianapolis Colts was marked by quarterback instability.
2021: Quarterback Instability with Colts
Following Andrew Luck's retirement in 2019, Frank Reich's tenure with the Indianapolis Colts was marked by quarterback instability.
2021: Wentz Faded at Conclusion of Season
For the 2021 season, the Colts traded for Carson Wentz, who led the team to a 9-6 record but faded at the conclusion of the season, missing the playoffs.
2022: Quarterback Instability with Colts
Following Andrew Luck's retirement in 2019, Frank Reich's tenure with the Indianapolis Colts was marked by quarterback instability.
2022: Fired as Colts Head Coach
Following a 3-5-1 start to the 2022 season, Frank Reich was fired as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts on November 7.
2022: Left Colts Head Coaching Position
In 2022, Frank Reich's tenure as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts came to an end.
2023: Fired as Panthers Head Coach
In 2023, Frank Reich was fired as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers before the end of the season.
