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Former Bears Defensive Coordinator Buddy Ryan Battling Cancer

Our best wishes and thoughts go out to former Bears DC Buddy Ryan and his family, as he is now battling cancer again. Jets head coach Rex Ryan, told reporters that his father was fighting cancer again, but spoke of his toughness.

"He's 80 years old, but he's doing great. He's tougher than (s---)," Ryan said of his father, who actually turned 77 last month. "He's had other things in his life. He overcame encephalitis. He's overcome cancer twice. He's tough."