Sam Wyche was one of the greatest innovators the NFL has ever seen. He is largely responsible for the fast-paced offenses and high scores we’ve seen in the league in recent decades.
Along with Bill Walsh, he helped pioneer the West coast offense. Wyche also invented the no huddle and sugar huddle offenses that turned around a 4-11 squad in 1987 and got Cincinnati into the Super Bowl the very next year. He was a fiery leader who respected and got the most out of his players.
Sadly, Wyche passed away from complications from melanoma in January of 2020.