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NFL community mourns passing of Buddy Ryan

Published: Jun 28, 2016 at 03:15 AM

Buddy Ryan, the architect of perhaps the greatest defense in NFL history, a doting father to a pair of current-day coaches who carry on his blustery style and legendary curmudgeon beloved by multiple fan bases passed away on Tuesday morning after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 85.

The NFL community offered its condolences for the loss of the legendary coach.

Legendary coach, loving father.
The Bills mourn the passing of Buddy Ryan.

Team statement: https://t.co/3kTHvjbSgq pic.twitter.com/sJIZJDrxAb
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) June 28, 2016

My prayers to the Ryan family #restinparadisebuddy
— Muhammad Wilkerson (@mowilkerson) June 28, 2016

Condolences to Rex and Rob and all the Ryan family. Buddy was the best defensive coach ever --a great influence on my career- will miss him
— Wade Phillips (@sonofbum) June 28, 2016

Just heard the news of Buddy Ryan may he rest in paradise. It's a sad day for the Ryan Family. God bless. .
— ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) June 28, 2016

George McCaskey: "Buddy was brash, intelligent and tough. He was a perfect match for our city and team..." pic.twitter.com/LBEtyWmUwK
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) June 28, 2016

I don't remember a guy on our championship Jets team that didn't have respect, and a positive emotional connection with DL coach Buddy Ryan.
— Joe Namath (@RealJoeNamath) June 28, 2016

#RIPBuddy. Your 85 @ChicagoBears Defense was the best I faced in the @NFL
https://t.co/aIzqAU9w4Q
— Eric Dickerson (@EricDickerson) June 28, 2016

Cardinals President Michael Bidwill on the passing of Buddy Ryan: pic.twitter.com/9tErOBbXVf
— Mark Dalton (@CardsMarkD) June 28, 2016

Rip Pat Summit and Buddy Ryan. We continue to lose more legends. Smh
— Terrance Knighton (@MisterRoast98) June 28, 2016

PRAYERS 4 Great Buddy Ryan,His AMAZING Progress with Defense is still a Core part of ALL Teams(NFL,College &HS),His Twin Sons R Amazing Men!
— Bernie Kosar (@BernieKosarQB) June 28, 2016

One time for Buddy! The designer of the nastiest defense (46) of its time! #RIP https://t.co/GNy1mEV2f0 pic.twitter.com/Liu6ITKX8g
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) June 28, 2016

"When you played a Buddy Ryan defense, you knew you were in for a battle. What a coach." -Jim Kelly, at his camp pic.twitter.com/ktxgsuymlc
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) June 28, 2016

#RipBuddyRyan thx 4 being my first defensive influence. The #NFL has lost another defensive innovator. #46Defense
— Ron Rivera (@RiverboatRonHC) June 28, 2016

The reason why. Thank you for everything, my friend. #RIPBuddyRyan #Legend pic.twitter.com/ctvjCga4zY
— Otis Wilson (@OtisWilson_55) June 28, 2016

Pat Summitt & Buddy Ryan to their families & dear friends. We all share in ur loss. They both left a lasting impression on sports. RIP
— Joe Theismann (@Theismann7) June 28, 2016

RIP coach Buddy Ryan. I had the privilege of playing for both his sons. #85BEARSd pic.twitter.com/vNeOJ3O0YL
— Braylon Edwards (@OfficialBraylon) June 28, 2016

Buddy Ryan & Pat Summit. 😩. Praying For Both Families. #Legends
— Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) June 28, 2016

Buddy Ryan has passed!!! He coach some the best defense's I faced. Praying 4 both the Ryan & Summitt families.
— Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22) June 28, 2016

Our deepest condolences to the families of two of the greatest minds in sports, Pat Summitt and Buddy Ryan.
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 28, 2016

Our thoughts go out to the families and friends of two sports legends and inspiring coaches, Pat Summitt and Buddy Ryan.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) June 28, 2016

#RIP Pat Summit & Buddy Ryan, architects of their prospective sports. They epitomized hard work & tenacity. I pray Peace over their families
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) June 28, 2016

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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 28, 2016

RIP Buddy Ryan and Pat Summit. Prayers to their families. You both were innovators and phenomenal teachers. Rest in Power 🙏🏾
— Brandon Brooks (@bbrooks_79) June 28, 2016

WOW wanna send my prayers and thoughts to both Summitt and Ryan's can't imagine what those families are feeling. #TWOLEGENDS #VOLS #BEARS
— Cj Spiller (@CJSPILLER) June 28, 2016

R.I.P Buddy Ryan! May we ever celebrate the stamp that you've put on this game and on the lives of the players you've coached! #Respect 🙌🏾
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) June 28, 2016

As a QB knew you were in for a long day & a lot of bruises when facing a Buddy Ryan coached defense...a defensive genius. Prayers w family.
— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) June 28, 2016

RIP to Buddy Ryan #Legend
— The Gilly Lock (@BumpNrunGilm0re) June 28, 2016

#RIPBuddyRyan you will always be remembered for turning defense into an offensive mindset👊✨
— Solomon Wilcots (@SolomonsWisdom) June 28, 2016

Prayers up for the families of the great Pat Summitt & Buddy Ryan #RIP
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) June 28, 2016

RIP Buddy Ryan and Pat Summitt..two coaches who left their stamp on the game...prayers to their families #legends
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) June 28, 2016

Praying for the families of Pat Summitt & Buddy Ryan!

Two of the Best Coaches of All Time.

🙏🏾
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) June 28, 2016

Prayers being sent out to the families of #PatSummitt & #BuddyRyan 🙏🏾🙏🏾 two #Legends that will be deeply missed #Respect
— Da'Norris Searcy (@DSearcy_21) June 28, 2016

Pat Summit and Buddy Ryan in the same day! "Love them while they're here" #Legends
— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) June 28, 2016

We send our condolences to the family of former assistant Buddy Ryan. https://t.co/QUF411eqfn pic.twitter.com/vGY8UZoWkv
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 28, 2016

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