The football world lost a legend today, as according to reports, Buddy Ryan has passed away. I know this is a Ravens blog, but I had to say a few words about the innovative coach and what he meant to the football world. Ravens fans may know him as the father of former defensive coordinator Rex Ryan. Buddy Ryan was one of the defensive geniuses that helped shape the game.
He was the defensive coordinator of the 1985 Chicago Bears. Many believe that defense was the greatest defense of all time. Ryan came up with the 46 Bear defense.