The Chirp: Buddy Ryan (1934-2016)

#RipBuddyRyan thx 4 being my first defensive influence. The #NFL has lost another defensive innovator. #46Defense

— Ron Rivera (@RiverboatRonHC) June 28, 2016

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— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) June 28, 2016

Two of the Best have passed away Buddy Ryan and Pat Summit...loved Buddy's approach to the game...rip

— Jimmy Johnson (@JimmyJohnson) 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

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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) 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

Thoughts and Prayers for the Family & Friends of Buddy Ryan. He was one of the most influential def coaches in FB! pic.twitter.com/3D8PnhFjdE

— Mack Brown (@CoachMackBrown) 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

RIP to Buddy Ryan #Legend

— The Gilly Lock (@BumpNrunGilm0re) June 28, 2016

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— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) June 28, 2016

RIP Buddy Ryan. #Bears ?⬇️ pic.twitter.com/F6Alfpnpfn

— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) 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

R.I.P. Buddy Ryan

You orchestrated one of the worlds greatest defenses with class and toughness.

— ANTHONY ADAMS (@spiceadams) June 28, 2016

Praying for the families of Pat Summitt & Buddy Ryan!

Two of the Best Coaches of All Time.

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— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) 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

#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

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