Colts' Reich: Ryan 'did everything right' during offseason workouts

The Indianapolis Colts traded for Matt Ryan hoping he could finally stabilize their quarterback position, and the veteran left a good impression during offseason workouts, says head coach Frank Reich.

"Matt was unbelievable, did a great job, great command - really, A-Z. He did everything right - just great leadership, great play," Reich said, according to Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk. "I mean, the whole way he took command, (it was) great collaborating as an offensive staff with him to work in and nuance some of the things we do to suit him and his style.

"Get to learn a few things about him, pick his brain about some of the ... favorite things he did in Atlanta. Let's see if we can incorporate a few of those things and fit with us. So, we got a lot of that done over the last number of weeks."

The Colts traded Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders in early March, just a year after acquiring him from the Philadelphia Eagles for a first-round pick.

Indianapolis' gamble paid off when Ryan became available several weeks later, with the AFC South club sending the Atlanta Falcons a third-round pick for the former MVP.

Ryan will be hoping the change of scenery can spark a late-career resurgence after a downward trend in recent years.

His 3,968 passing yards last season was his lowest mark since 2010, snapping a streak of 10 straight 4,000-yard campaigns. His 20 touchdown passes tied for the second-worst mark of his career, behind only his rookie season (16).

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