Focusing only on coaching football, Reich will be able to continue the development of the Stanford players while implementing a scheme that works best for his current players. Known for his elite offensive mind, the Cardinal could look to become much more of an offensive juggernaut this season.

Reich was announced Monday as the one-year solution after the firing of Troy Taylor, who was dismissed by Luck last week in the midst of ESPN reporting that he had bullied and belittled female staffers during back to back 3-9 seasons after replacing David Shaw.

Frank Reich, who lasted only 11 games as the Carolina Panthers’ head coach, has a new opportunity as Stanford’s interim head coach. But no matter how he does under Stanford general manager Andrew Luck,