Former National Football League head coach Dick Jauron passed away on Saturday at the age of 74. Jauron, who led the Chicago Bears as head coach from 1999 to 2003, had a notable 13-3 season in 2001, earning Coach of the Year honors for his exceptional performance. He then took the reins as head coach of the Buffalo Bills from 2006 to 2009.
The Bills expressed their condolences to Jauron’s family on Saturday morning, stating, “We’re saddened to learn about the passing of former Head Coach Dick Jauron,” they posted on X.
Chicago native and Good Morning Football host Kyle Brandt also shared his condolences and fond memories of the 2001 Bears, stating, “The 2001 Chicago Bears were incredible to watch. Young phenom Urlacher. Rookie of the Year Anthony Thomas from Michigan. Wily QB Jim Miller. Mike Brown making miracles every week. David Terrell!! RW McQuarters! 13-3. Head Coach Dick Jauron ran the show. Thank you, Coach,” which he shared in a post.
Longtime Bears writer Dan Pompei offered a heartfelt tribute to Jauron, describing him as “a kind, unassuming, pleasant family man who spent years caring for his ill wife in the sunset of his life. He had many interests and loved to talk about books. Players — and almost everyone else — really liked him. He coached well, and lived well. May he rest in peace,” which he stated.
Jauron will be deeply missed by family and friends, leaving a lasting impact on those around him and NFL fans. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family.
