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The Buddy Ryan defense: the Philadelphia Eagles story
Franchise era
1986—1998
The Buddy Ryan defense
Philadelphia Eagles
The story in one sentence
White led one of football's deepest defenses while Cunningham reimagined quarterback movement, but the gifted group never won a playoff game together.
A historic front cannot find a matching offense
Reggie White, Randall Cunningham and Clyde Simmons gave the era its recognizable core.
Its ending created the conditions for reid and mcnabb.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 1986
What came before
Dick Vermeil turned a depleted roster into the 1980 NFC champion through relentless development and Montgomery's complete running.
1988-12-31
Divisional Round: Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears
1993-01-03
Wild Card: Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints
1995-12-30
Wild Card: Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles
After 1998
What came next
Andy Reid and McNabb created the franchise's most sustained run of success and reached Super Bowl XXXIX after four straight NFC title-game appearances.
The core