The Carolina Panthers have been busy during the offseason. Owner David Tepper had to find a new head coach for the 2023 season. Frank Reich was named head coach for the Carolina Panthers head coach Thursday according to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport. Frank Reich was hired after a long head coaching search.
The Panthers finished the 2022 season with a 7-10 record. Carolina also finished the season second in the NFC South and was hot down the stretch.
Panthers hiring Frank Reich as new head coach. pic.twitter.com/Dw9GAcN65T
— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2023
Frank Reich’s Coaching Record
Frank Reich was hired by the Indianapolis Colts in 2018. Reich went 40-33 in four and half seasons as head coach. Reich went to Indianapolis after winning the Superbowl with the Philadelphia Eagles. Reich was the Eagle’s offensive coordinator and worked with Carson Wentz.
Frank Reich has been known as the quarterback whisperer. Andrew Luck had his best season as a professional with Reich. Luck passed for 4,593 yards, threw 39 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. Philip Rivers passed for 4,169 yards, threw 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Carson Wentz passed for 3,563 yards, threw 27 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.
Panthers in 2023
The Panthers have a talented roster full of players like D.J. Moore, Jaycee Horn, and Jeremy Chinn. Frank Reich will be charged with fixing Carolina’s offense. The Panther’s offense ranked 29th in the NFL. Carolina averaged 306.2 yards per game and scored 20.4 points per game. Reich will have to use his quarterback whispering powers to get the best out of Carolina’s quarterbacks. The Panthers currently have Matt Corral, Jacob Eason, PJ Walker, and Sam Darnold on their roster. If Reich can fix the offense and guide Carolina on the right track the Panthers could be a dangerous team this upcoming season.
Interesting Note
It all comes full circle for Frank Reich. (via @NFLLegacy) pic.twitter.com/yvnul3aUMG
— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2023
Frank Reich threw the first touchdown pass for the Carolina Panthers. Who would have thought?
