Bills: Rex and Rob will continue Buddy Ryan's legacy

The NFL lost a legend with the passing of Buddy Ryan on Tuesday, but his contributions to the game will live on - especially through his sons.

The Buffalo Bills released a statement following Ryan's passing, sending their condolences and promising that head coach Rex Ryan and assistant Rob Ryan will continue their father's legacy:

Terry and Kim Pegula and the Buffalo Bills organization want to express their deepest sympathies and condolences to Rex, Rob and the entire Ryan family on the passing of their dad, Buddy Ryan. Buddy was a legend in our league in so many ways. His defenses were innovative and he was a master at putting his talented and tough players in a position to succeed. He was a real game changer and much of his philosophies and defensive tactics are still utilized effectively by teams today. Buddy's influence will be carried on by defensive coaches for generations to come, but none more so than by Rex and Rob. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the Ryan family today.