Mike Ditka played tight end for the Dallas Cowboys from 1969 to 1972, joining the team near the end of his Hall of Fame playing career. Though no longer in his prime, Ditka provided leadership ...

Mike Ditka and Buddy Ryan were two good coaches, but Ryan’s ego did not let him be subordinate to Ditka. Ditka was the head coach, while Ryan was the undisputed author of the killer Chicago defense.