Rest in peace Denny. I lost my mother in April, I feel like I just lost father.

— robert smith (@Robert26Smith) July 22, 2016

Just got the news of the passing of Denny Green. He did so much for me. Was looking forward to saying thanks at HOF. Tomorrow not promised.

— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) July 22, 2016

Rest in peace Coach Green. You were the best. It was an honor to play for you!

— PeteBercich (@PeteBercich) July 22, 2016

My thoughts are with the Green Family and all who was affected by this great coach and former… https://t.co/pKrJJKKhEn

— Brian Robison (@Brian_Robison) July 22, 2016

Denny Green open doors gave opportunity to many players/coaches/others who would have gotten short end of stick #RIP pic.twitter.com/01QrNBMVcB

— Greg Coleman (@gregcoleman8) July 22, 2016

Denny Green led the @Vikings to some of most exciting seasons I can remember. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and fellow fans.

— U.S. Senator Al Franken (@SenFranken) July 22, 2016

Ribbon-cutting ceremony about to unfurl @usbankstadium. A moment of silence recognizing Denny Green to start. pic.twitter.com/86gJ6IJ57G

— Paul Allen (@PAOnTheMic) July 22, 2016

Here's something we may never see again ... Denny Green made the playoffs eight times as Vikings coach with seven different quarterbacks.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) July 22, 2016

Words wouldn't do justice for my fond memories #RIPDennisGreen the confidence he had in himself rubbed off on me. U changed a lot careers ✊🏾

— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) July 22, 2016

Tough day. Huge loss. I can't imagine what my life would have been if not for the opportunity to work with Denny. RIP, Coach.

— Brian Billick (@CoachBillick) July 22, 2016

"Faith. Family. Football." - @RandyMoss' biggest takeaway from playing for Dennis Green pic.twitter.com/uRCz4BNCuy

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) July 22, 2016

Denny Green was everything a coach should be--passionate, caring & invested in his players' success on/off the field pic.twitter.com/rZvmkm784G

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) July 22, 2016

Been proudly staring at this picture a lot today! One hell of a staff that Denny put together. pic.twitter.com/QpbwRQm3AH

— Brian Billick (@CoachBillick) July 22, 2016

I am in shock about my former coach Denny Green! #RIP #greatman #greatcoach I'm praying for your family! #Vikings #skol

— Jake Reed (@JakeReed86) July 22, 2016

Rip Coach Green 💛💜

— Sharrif Floyd (@sharriffloyd) July 22, 2016

The world lost a great man. Gave me an opportunity in Minnesota and Arizona. I will be forever grateful. RIP Denny https://t.co/gpWfOhDvPJ

— Troy Walters® (@CoachWalters1) July 22, 2016

Dennis Green will be missed. #RIPDennisGreen pic.twitter.com/oZMhbkDtdp

— NFL (@NFL) July 22, 2016

We are saddened over the loss of coach Dennis Green. Our thoughts are with his family.

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— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) July 22, 2016

Just posted a remembrance of our friend Dennis Green at https://t.co/Wv4QdhBwVN. He was a kind, interesting man. #RIPDennisGreen

— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) July 22, 2016