The Carolina Panthers named Frank Reich the team’s new head coach on Thursday. He comes to Carolina as the former head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and the offensive coordinator that made Carson Wentz look good with the Philadelphia Eagles and won a Super Bowl with Nick Foles at quarterback. Prior to his coaching days, he spent 14 years in the NFL as a quarterback. He is most commonly known as Jim Kelly’s backup with the Buffalo Bills.
But there was one stop late in that playing career that is relevant to this fan base.