A look at the reaction to the death of Dan Reeves, who died Saturday at the age of 77 from complications from a long illness.
Former Falcons head coach Dan Reeves has passed away.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 1, 2022
We’re saddened by the passing of Ring of Fame Head Coach Dan Reeves, who led us to three Super Bowl appearances.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 1, 2022
We send our sincerest condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/ybT0RJdeiW
A son of Georgia, an Atlanta sports figure, and a heck of a coach. Thank you for the 1998 season and more. We will never forget coach Dan Reeves. pic.twitter.com/aZ503sQR9B
— Atlanta City Council (@atlcouncil) January 1, 2022
I’m saddened to hear about the passing of my beloved Coach Dan Reeves. He was a great husband, father and mentor to so many. I loved him like a father and he will truly be missed. My prayers are with his family during this time. Love you, Coach. pic.twitter.com/LBUmhqySDE
— Michael Vick (@MichaelVick) January 1, 2022
Sad to hear about the passing of Dan Reeves. Amazing career in professional football. So glad to have gotten to know him here in Atlanta and so grateful for how nice he always was to my boys when we would see him on Saturday mornings getting bagels. RIP
— Matt Ryan (@M_Ryan02) January 1, 2022
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