He was a ferocious part of a dominant defense that swept the 1985 Chicago team to victory in the Super Bowl. After 15 N.F.L.

McMichael became a standout contributor in defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan’s “46” defense, teaming with three future Hall of Famers in Richard Dent, Mike Singletary, and Dan Hampton.

Mongo proved to be a perfect fit for a legendary defense overflowing with ferocity and flamboyance, serving as a focal point in coordinator Buddy Ryan's 46 scheme. Truly a Monster of the Midway ...

He soon became a regular contributor in defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan's "46" defense, ultimately teaming with three ... after I had just been hired as managing editor of the Chicago Bear Report ...

“He epitomized what a Chicago Bear should be all about,” Mike Ditka ... On the eve of Super Bowl XX, Mr. McMichael was dismayed to hear Buddy Ryan, the Bears’ defensive coordinator, deliver ...

McMichael, 67, was a key member of Chicago's legendary "46" defense that spearheaded the ... and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, among others. While it's been 40 years since their championship ...

Steve McMichael on the sidelines at Super Bowl XX with Jim McMahon after the 46-10 rout was decided ... and he gradually worked his way into Buddy Ryan's heart as an effort guy on the defensie ...

That was customary for former Bears' defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, who only referred to new ... deemed him as a key part of the 1985 Bears defense that would become one of the best in NFL ...

Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan said he was “one of the ... as the Bears took apart the Patriots 46-10. In those days, a Bear was not a Bear until he had McMichael’s approval.

With the Bears, McMichael built his Hall of Fame career, including a Super Bowl ring in 1985 as one of the most intimidating members of Buddy Ryan's vaunted 46 defense - one of the NFL's most ...

How else could anyone explain a defense that posted 64 sacks that season ... defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan singled out McMichael in the next day’s defensive meeting. “You earned this ...