Former Philadelphia Eagles' Head Coach, Buddy Ryan dies at the age of 85
Yesterday, former Eagles head coach Buddy Ryan died at the age of 85. He coached the Eagles from 1986-1990, he want 43-35-1 (.551 winning percentage) with one division title and three playoff losses. Buddy wasn't known for his great head coaching but more for his defensive coaching. I wasn't old enough to see him coach but he was a legend in this city even though he never won a playoff game that was the biggest knock on him during his time coaching the Eagles. From what I heard he was a hard noise head coach.
Today, we lost a coaching legend and beloved dad.
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) June 29, 2016
More from Rex on his father, Buddy Ryan: https://t.co/X4gS3YhBfo pic.twitter.com/o4xTn613E5
Mike Singletary, HOFer and part of the 1985 Bears, reflected on his time with Buddy Ryan: https://t.co/s6FPRNfS7g pic.twitter.com/sxMgieKkYm
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) June 29, 2016
Still thinking about Buddy Ryan. Grew up so poor, his home had no electricity or plumbing, had a jacket only because he played football.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 29, 2016
Bill Belichick pays his respects to Buddy Ryan. pic.twitter.com/LEPJ0lYLi7
— NFL (@NFL) June 29, 2016
From brash defenses to dual-threat QBs, Buddy Ryan's influence is everywhere in today's NFL: https://t.co/Fhgly3oP1m pic.twitter.com/HQEV8IUqyS
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) June 29, 2016
Buddy Ryan's legacy extends far beyond 46 defense: https://t.co/BNG0Roi7ZH (via @ConorOrr) pic.twitter.com/dPrErUTONq
— NFL (@NFL) June 29, 2016
Former NFL head coach and DC Buddy Ryan died Tuesday. He was 85
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 28, 2016
His '85 Bears defense was one of the best all time: pic.twitter.com/EWAtygz2jr
Coach Harbaugh remembers Coach Buddy Ryan. pic.twitter.com/hA9v4QEKRq
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 28, 2016
The Buddy Ryan letter as read by several of its recipients — members of the '85 Bears.https://t.co/FpGrK2Dg64
— ESPN (@espn) June 28, 2016
Statement from Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick on the passing of Buddy Ryan: pic.twitter.com/MfOg4QDGJD
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 28, 2016
"The 85 Bears wouldn't have been the 85 Bears without Buddy Ryan. The players absolutely loved him."
— Mike & Mike (@MikeAndMike) June 28, 2016
- Mike Ditka https://t.co/2jUenPVIWX
Mike Singletary's emotional reaction when presented with Buddy Ryan's letter to the '85 Bears. https://t.co/7NK4RmeZOO
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) June 28, 2016
"Some say the 46 is just an eight-man front. That’s like saying Marilyn Monroe is just a girl."
— ESPN (@espn) June 28, 2016
Buddy's top quotes: https://t.co/t0TumiaK4z
The Buddy Ryan coaching tree. pic.twitter.com/iBoNFGgPoZ
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) June 28, 2016
Bills head coach Rex Ryan released the following statement on the passing of his father, Buddy Ryan. pic.twitter.com/ifeu6v1c1x
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) June 28, 2016
Full statements from #Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie and head coach Doug Pederson: https://t.co/pbiGJYnY6X pic.twitter.com/LULTzfLhMp
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 28, 2016
#Eagles Chairman & CEO Jeffrey Lurie: “Buddy Ryan was arguably one of the greatest defensive masterminds in NFL history ...
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 28, 2016
" ... and he forever left his mark on the Eagles organization and the city of Philadelphia."
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 28, 2016
I celebrate 2day the life of James David "Buddy" Ryan! Thank U coach for believing in me when others didnt! #RIPMyFriend #We'llMissU #ALLOUT
— Seth Joyner (@sethjoyner) June 28, 2016
"I owe everything in my football life to James David Ryan."#Eagles greats reflect: https://t.co/Gek5kGbDaG pic.twitter.com/7RdUpURb46
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 28, 2016
Click here to listen to former players and coaches on Buddy Ryan. Interviews from 97.5 The Fanatic
R.I.P. Buddy Ryan
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