NFL teams coaches and players pay tribute to the great Buddy Ryan
Buddy Ryan is gone, but his colorful NFL legacy lives on. The never-dull defensive guru who famously said "a quarterback has never completed a pa s when he was flat on his back" pa sed away Tuesday at the age of 85. Despite the fact that reputable outlets have reported Ryan was 82, a CBS Sports producer spoke to the executor of the estate who clarified that Ryan was born on Feb. 17, 1931, and was actually 85 when he died.Various NFL teams and Ryan's former players, including Panthers coach Ron Rivera, reacted to the news on Twitter. Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) Rest in peace, Buddy Ryan.Our thoughts & condolences are with the Ryan family. New York Jets (@nyjets) We send our condolences to the family Joe Mullen Men Jersey of former a sistant Buddy Ryan. Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) Legendary coach, loving father.The Bills mourn the pa sing of Buddy Ryan.Team statement: Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) On behalf of the , we honor the legacy of Buddy Ryan, the 46 "Bear" defense & his contributions to the game! VT Football (@VT_Football) Ryan was most famously known as the guru behind the vaunted "46" defense of the 1985 Chicago Bears, one of the greatest -- and most colorful -- teams in NFL history. His former players from that team and other teams he coached paid tribute to the NFL icon. thx 4 being my first defensive influence. The has lost another defensive innovator. Ron Rivera (@RiverboatRonHC) The reason why. Thank you for everything, my friend. Otis Wilson (@OtisWilson_55) Sad Day... RIP to my former Tom Kuhnhackl Women Jersey coach Buddy Ryan and Pat Summit... Both made lasting impacts on the games they loved. Jamie Dukes (@jamiedukes) There were also plenty of tributes from opposing players that faced Ryan's defenses over the years, as well as current players and those that played for Bryan Rust Jersey one or both of Ryan's two sons, Rex and Rob. . Your 85 Defense was the best I faced in the Eric Dickerson (@EricDickerson) RIP coach Buddy Ryan. I had the privilege of playing for both his sons. Braylon Edwards (@OfficialBraylon) My prayers to the Ryan family Muhammad Wilkerson (@mowilkerson) Just heard the news of Buddy Ryan may he rest in paradise. It's a sad day for the Ryan Family. God ble s. . ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) Praying for the families of Pat Summitt & Buddy Ryan!Two of the Best Coaches of All Time. ???? Ru sell Wilson (@DangeRu sWilson) Seth Ryan, one of Buddy's grandsons who plays at Clemson, also reflected on the legacy of his grandfather and his family name. Thank you to everyone praying for my family! The toughest man I'll ever know Buddy Ryan. R.I.P. Grandpa! Seth Ryan (@SethRyan20)https://marcoeuit64986.blogkoo.com/eli-manning-tries-to-end-odell-beckham-rumors-wants-to-play-with-wr-for-years-to-come-40614213
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