Frank Reich is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He was born on December 4, 1961, in Freeport, New York, and attended the University of Maryland, where he played college football for the Terrapins.
Reich began his professional career in 1985 when he was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the NFL Draft. He spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Bills, serving as a backup quarterback behind Jim Kelly. During his time in Buffalo, Reich played in 118 games and completed 1,011 passes for 12,931 yards and 86 touchdowns.
In 1992, Reich made NFL history when he led the Bills to the greatest comeback in NFL history. In a playoff game against the Houston Oilers, the Bills were down 35-3 in the third quarter, but Reich led the team to score 35 unanswered points and win the game 41-38 in overtime. This game is still known as "The Comeback" and is considered one of the greatest games in NFL history.
After leaving the Bills in 1994, Reich played for several other teams, including the Carolina Panthers, the New York Jets, and the Detroit Lions. He retired from the NFL in 1998 with a career total of 6,075 passing yards and 40 touchdowns.
After retiring from playing, Reich began his coaching career. He started as an offensive assistant for the Indianapolis Colts in 2008 and then moved on to coach for the Arizona Cardinals and the San Diego Chargers. In 2016, Reich was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles.
In 2017, Reich helped lead the Eagles to their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history. He was credited with developing the team's backup quarterback, Nick Foles, who stepped in for the injured starter and led the team to victory in the Super Bowl.
In 2018, Reich was hired as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. In his first season as head coach, he led the team to a 10-6 record and a playoff appearance. He was named the NFL Coach of the Year by the Sporting News for his efforts.
Throughout his career, Reich has been known for his leadership, his ability to develop quarterbacks, and his innovative offensive strategies. He is widely respected in the NFL and is considered one of the top coaches in the league today.
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