Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich and defensive coordinator Matt Ebeflus have been viewed in a positive light for the majority of their tenure with the team.
As the 9-4 Colts begin to gain more national attention en route to their fight for a playoff spot, Reich ad Eberflus are also getting more recognition for their work as play-callers.
Both Reich and Eberflus were featured on Touchdown Wire’s list of the NFL’s top play-callers on both the offensive side of the ball and the defensive side of the ball.
This isn’t to say both coaches have been perfect in their play calls this season. But their minds have benefitted the Colts much more than they have hurt the team.
There have been some questionable play calls when it comes to the run game for Reich, but his multiple offense and the way he uses tight ends in various packages allows the Colts to keep from being one dimensional.
Reich also has a knack for finding ways to beat man coverage, mostly through rub and mesh concepts. That has been a staple of his offense since he arrived in 2018.
Eberflus also has some questions with his first-half defense being among the worst in the NFL, but there is no denying he is a master at mid-game adjustments while also having the knack to get his players to buy in 100% to his philosophy.
While the Colts run primarily a zone defense that harps on getting pressure with four rushers, Eberflus is able to create confusion up front by implementing various twists and stunts with his personnel.
The Colts have a solid group of coaches and with Reich and Eberflus leading the way, they should be able to make a run for the postseason.
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