Buddy Ryan, NFL coach and defensive mastermind, dies at 82
 

Buddy Ryan, NFL coach and defensive mastermind, dies at 82
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Buddy Ryan took a back seat to ** one. Neither did his fierce defenses that won two Super Bowls.

The pugnacious coach and defensive mastermind whose twin sons have been successful NFL coaches, died Tuesday. He was 82.

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His death was confirmed by the Buffalo Bills, where Rex Ryan is the head coach and Rob Ryan an assistant. James Sola**, Buddy Ryan's agent, said he died in Kentucky but did **t give a cause. Ryan lived on a ranch in Shelbyville.

"His k**wledge, passion for football and the love he had for his players and coaches are traits that have shaped and influenced so many careers, including my own," said Rams coach Jeff Fisher, who played for and got his coaching start under Ryan. Read more...


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