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1993 Houston Oilers - Buddy Ryan

Buddy Ryan was a football coach who was known for his aggressive style of defense. He was the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears from 1978 to 1985, during which time the Bears won two Super Bowls.

Ryan was born in Frederick, Oklahoma, in 1931. He played college football at Oklahoma State University, where he was a two-time All-Big Eight selection. After college, Ryan played briefly in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams.

Ryan's first coaching job was as an assistant coach at the University of Buffalo. He then moved on to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he was the defensive coordinator from 1976 to 1977.

In 1978, Ryan was hired as the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears. He installed a 46 defense that was known for its aggressiveness and its ability to pressure the quarterback. The Bears won two Super Bowls with Ryan as the defensive coordinator, in 1985 and 1986.

After leaving the Bears, Ryan was the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles from 1986 to 1990. He was also the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 1994 to 1995.

Ryan was known for his fiery personality and his willingness to speak his mind. He was also known for his innovative defensive schemes. Ryan was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.

Buddy Ryan was the defensive coordinator for the Houston Oilers in 1993. The Oilers had a dominant defense that season, finishing first in the NFL in total defense (276.7 yards per game) and second in points allowed (17.6 points per game).

The Oilers' defense was led by a number of talented players, including defensive end Bruce Smith, linebacker Wayne Simmons, and safety Mike Harden. Smith was a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and Simmons was a Pro Bowler. Harden was a shutdown corner who was known for his ability to make big plays.

Buddy Ryan ran a 46 defense with the 1993 Houston Oilers. The 46 defense is a variation of the 4-3 defense that is known for its aggressiveness and its ability to pressure the quarterback.

The 46 defense is named after the number of defensive players who are on the field at the snap of the ball. The 46 defense has four defensive linemen, three linebackers, and four defensive backs.

The 46 defense is known for its use of blitzes. A blitz is a play in which the defense sends more than the usual number of players to rush the quarterback. The 46 defense is designed to create confusion and pressure on the quarterback, and it is often successful in doing so.

The 1993 Houston Oilers defense was led by a number of talented players, including defensive end Bruce Smith, linebacker Wayne Simmons, and safety Mike Harden. Smith was a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and Simmons was a Pro Bowler. Harden was a shutdown corner who was known for his ability to make big plays.

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