Buddy Ryan is Dead at 82

[jerseyhawksfan79]

One of the greatest NFL coaches of all time. RIP Buddy Ryan.

Great defensive minded coach, yes. Failed as a HC.

 

[wings-pens2166]

Great DC no doubt, but the guy was pretty much a POS.

 

[Mitziman]

DId I know him as a person, I did. I knew him personally, met and talked/listened to him on more than one occasion.

Thanks for running your fucking mouth without knowing a god damned fucking thing about me. Now feel free to go take a flying fuckoff back to shitbird land.

Maybe YOU should have made your condolences and then shut the fuck up.

I’m 100% sure of the FACT that you have never been carried off ANY field of sport by your peers or players coached after a game. His players loved him as a “person”, and coach as did his family and friends….which, i doubt you were one of.

Please feel free to post any pictures or video of said “i knew him personally” showing those said BS facts of yours…and, i will leave this forum forever.

 

[Mitziman]

Great defensive minded coach, yes. Failed as a HC.

I didn't say HC. Buddy Ryan is one of the greatest defensive NFL Coaches of all time.

 

[Mitziman]

I don't know Mitzi so I'll pass on bashing him, but that comment was ridiculous.

It was? How do you think Buddy Ryan would rank as a defensive coach in the history of the NFL?

 

[Rex Racer]

It was? How do you think Buddy Ryan would rank as a defensive coach in the history of the NFL?

A one hit wonder.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

I didn't say HC. Buddy Ryan is one of the greatest defensive NFL Coaches of all time.

Now this is a little different then your previous post of one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time.

 

[Rex Racer]

Now this is a little different then your previous post of one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time.

He's trying to backstroke his way on to the Olympic swimming team maybe

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

He's trying to backstroke his way on to the Olympic swimming team maybe

I wasn't trying to bash the post but when I think of greatest NFL coaches I think of Walsh, Lombardi, Knoll etc.

 

[Manster7588]

Now this is a little different then your previous post of one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time.

He's trying to backstroke his way on to the Olympic swimming team maybe

Mitzi just got owned.

 

[Rex Racer]

I wasn't trying to bash the post but when I think of greatest NFL coaches I think of Walsh, Lombardi, Knoll etc.

Landry, Belichick, Shula , Marv Levy, Bud Grant and a more. Buddy is going to need the list to get really long before his name shows up.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Landry, Belichick, Shula , Marv Levy, Bud Grant and a more. Buddy is going to need the list to get really long before his name shows up.

At least Buddy is ahead of Rich Kotite.

 

[Rex Racer]

At least Buddy is ahead of Rich Kotite.

Tied with Brian Billick though. That doesn't look so hot on the resume.












edit; No wait, Billick was the HC and the clear winner in this duel.

 

[mrwallace2ku]

HOFer and a hellava a asshole as well...I'll tip my entire next beer to him.

 

[Uhsplit]

I respect him for his prowess as a DC.
That is all.

 

[Berkeley_Blues]

He Revolutionized Defense. 85 Bears still best D ever!

 

[TP76]

RIP

I think he was quite innovative with the 46, and deserves credit for fielding the nastiest defense I ever saw... but the 46 was quickly solved after 85, and largely relegated to a goal line and short yardage defensive formation. They soon spread it out and found they couldn't run it as a base - it's demise corresponded with the rise in single back, spread,and run & shoot offenses - fielding just three DBs was mismatch heaven for these types offenses. Perhaps this is why Buddy seemed to have had such disdain for Kevin Gilbride.

I wouldn't say he revolutionized defense, as his formation as a base didn't endure the test of time. For example: Tom Landry's 4-3 and Chuck Fairbanks/Bud Wilkerson(college) 3-4 base has endured the test of time and truly revolutionized modern defense.

I will say this, despite it's brief run, I've yet to see a single year's defense that was as dominant as Buddy Ryan's 46 in 1985.

 

[redseat]

I'll always remember him for this....


Buddy Ryan's most infamous moment: Slugging Kevin Gilbride (VIDEO)

Did he even land the punch?

 

[fordman84]

I’m 100% sure of the FACT that you have never been carried off ANY field of sport by your peers or players coached after a game. His players loved him as a “person”, and coach as did his family and friends….which, i doubt you were one of.

Please feel free to post any pictures or video of said “i knew him personally” showing those said BS facts of yours…and, i will leave this forum forever.

i don't need to post my resume of acquaintances to appease you or any other slapdick. I'll post what I want, when I want, and if you have an issue with it then refer to my last post to you in order to gain a solid understanding of exactly what I feel you can do.

 

[fordman84]

A one hit wonder.

Bingo.

And his family is still trading on that one year hit.