Former coach and coordinator Ernie Zampese died at the age of 86 on Monday morning. Zampese coached in the NFL for four decades and was on the Dallas Cowboys staff when they won Super Bowl XXX. He was most known for being the coordinator for the San Diego Chargers during the “Air Coryell” years.

Here are some reactions from across the football landscape.

Ernie Zampese passed away this morning at the age of 86, one of the most influential offensive coaches in NFL history.
"Ernie was doing stuff in the 70's and the 80's that people today think are new and it isn't," said Norv Turner. "If Don Coryell were here today, he'd tell you."

— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) August 29, 2022

We are saddened to share the news that longtime @dallascowboys and @RamsNFL offensive coordinator Ernie Zampese has passed away at the age of 86.

Zampese was an inaugural Award of Excellence winner. The Hall of Fame will strive to keep his legacy alive forever. #HOFForever pic.twitter.com/UssRAa8OAG

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 29, 2022

We mourn the loss of Ernie Zampese, father of QB coach Ken Zampese, and one of the most innovative offensive minds throughout his long NFL coaching career. Our hearts are with Ken and the entire Zampese family.

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 29, 2022

Another legend has gone to heaven. Ernie Zampese passed this morning. Blessed to have played for and coached with this legend! All-time best! @chargers @NFL @NFL_Journal @ProFootballTalk

— Hank Bauer (@hank_bauer) August 29, 2022

Sad to hear about the passing of Ernie Zampese today at the age of 86 from @mortreport . Zampese was one of the most creative minds of offensive football ever. pic.twitter.com/mAjSlHiTnT

— trey wingo (@wingoz) August 29, 2022

Troy Aikman paid tribute on Instagram today to Ernie Zampese, the former Cowboys offensive coordinator who passed away at age 86. Zampese was OC for Cowboys’ fifth Super Bowl title during 1995 season and spent portion of career in San Diego on Air Coryell staff. pic.twitter.com/vYssW8AGHo

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) August 29, 2022