Buddy Ryan, the architect of the 1985 Bears defense (arguably the greatest of all-time) has passed away at the age of 82.
Sad day continues: Former NFL head coach and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan died Tuesday, according to his agent James Solano. He was 82.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 28, 2016
Ryan, began his pro coaching career with the New York Jets as a defensive lines coach winning Super Bowl III. He was also the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals but is probably most remembered for his time with the Chicago Bears.
During his time in the Windy City, Ryan would implement the 4-6 defense that would go onto dominate the 1985 season and win the Super Bowl.
Then there was this…
https://vine.co/v/OD0ArUvYrL5
I guess it’s obvious where Rob and Rex get their intensity from.
Anyways, RIP Coach Ryan.