Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan poses with defensive end Mike Hartenstine (73), defensive tackles Dan Hampton (99) and Steve McMichael (76) during practice on Nov. 16, 1984 in ...

Rob Ryan's play sheet has defensive plays, as well as photos of his father Buddy, and Pat's King of Steaks.

Buddy Ryan, past head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, smiles as he stands on the sideline during a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears on November 7, 2011 at Lincoln ...

Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan poses with his father, Buddy, before a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 13, 2015 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.. Buddy’s head ...

Buddy Ryan, one of the great NFL defensive coaches of his era, has died at age 85. Search query. Search. ... (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Fiery, stubborn and irascible, ...

Kidwiler Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images. ... The players knew Buddy Ryan would fight for them, and that respect and love lasted until his final days. AP Photo/John Swart ...

The first time I met Buddy Ryan, ... The Bears defeated the Patriots 46-10 Mike Powell/Getty Images. NFL; As Irascible as He Was Brilliant, Buddy Ryan Left Mark on NFL None Should Forget.

Embed from Getty Images. In 1981, a group of Bears defenders wrote to team owner George Halas asking that he retain defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan along with the rest of the defensive staff.

Buddy Ryan hasn't been to a Jets game this season. The former NFL coach is a month shy of 76 years old, and traveling isn't as easy or enjoyable anymore. Watching his son's first year as a head ...

25 AUG 1994: ARIZONA CARDINALS HEAD COACH BUDDY RYAN GIVES ORDERS FROM THE SIDELINES DURING THE CARDINALS 30-21 LOSS TO THE DENVER BRONCOS AT MILE HIGH STADIUM IN DENVER, COLORADO. Mandatory Credit: ...

Ryan’s letter, which was featured as part of ESPN’s “30 for 30″ film “The ’85 Bears,” reads as follows: To my guys, In 1981, many of you signed a letter to George Halas that saved my ...

From his sideline fight with another coach to his attitude toward rookies, Ryan's players knew he had their best interests at heart. Skip to main content Skip to navigation Menu ...