I think we can all agree that QB is our Achilles heel over the past 16 years. We have tried to coach up various QB's...none of whom have been mentored properly either on the field or off (film study). Quite honestly, I don't care how Reich's offense performed in San Diego or in Philly. What I care about is a potential coach's ability to mentor, teach and train a QB who could be here for 8-10 years. Frank Reich has all the experience in the world to do the following:
1) Film study and hard work (see stories below)
2) Played the position and was a "coach" to Jim Kelly (see story) and Phil Rivers and Payton Manning
3) Preparation, preparation, preparation (something we sorely need)
4) Professional and will lend credibility to our franchise
Some may point to his offense in Philly as sub par...honestly, I don't care. He won't be the offensive coordinator here...he'll be the head coach. He will bring in his best offensive and defensive coordinator. He will build a coaching staff based on his years of experience.
This is the right guy.
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2010-01-15/sports/bal-sp.colts15jan15_1_frank-reich-head-coach-jim-caldwell-colts-manning
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/frank-reich-from-comeback-quarterback-to-quarterbacks-coach-1.1742874
http://views.washingtonpost.com/world-wide-wilbon/wilbon/2010/02/reich_at_peytons_side.html
"The coaches on Maryland's staff, starting with head coach Bobby Ross, always thought Reich was one of the smartest players they had ever coached. And if the Colts win, he'll have the Super Bowl ring he was never able to win in those four trips to the big game with the Buffalo Bills."