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Eagles D-Coordinator Jim Johnson dies at 68
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:40 pm
by Da Schwab
Just saw this on ESPN. Sad, sad stuff.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4362252PHILADELPHIA -- Jim Johnson, whose attacking defenses helped the Philadelphia Eagles to one Super Bowl appearance and five NFC title games, has died. He was 68.
Johnson had taken a leave of absence from the team in May as he continued to battle a cancerous tumor on his spine. The Eagles announced his death on Tuesday afternoon.
Even though I'm a Giants fan, I could appreciate the time and knowledge this guy possessed to put together some very tough defensive squads over the last 10 years in Philly.
Such a shame that a guy of his caliber passes away at a (relatively) younger age. My thoughts are with his family and the Eagles organization.
Re: Eagles D-Coordinator Jim Johnson dies at 68
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:53 pm
by studcrackers
wow, this a big loss to the nfl. the cancer must've spread fast
he always scared the crap out of me w/the agressive blitz schemes he always hatched up and of course the cowboys earlier this decade was a joke and they just murdered us
but i really respected him b/c he always had such great attacking defenses always ready to play and that defense was fun to watch
Re: Eagles D-Coordinator Jim Johnson dies at 68
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:48 am
by Flash3
was shocked to hear this on espn earlier this evening.
Re: Eagles D-Coordinator Jim Johnson dies at 68
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:30 am
by Reks
Man as an Eagles fan it killed me to hear this on NFL Network (and pissed me off that they talked about Brett Favre STAYING retired more).
He was a great coordinator and I'll definitely miss him.
RIP Jim
Re: Eagles D-Coordinator Jim Johnson dies at 68
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:40 am
by GS Warriors 1
R.I.P.
Re: Eagles D-Coordinator Jim Johnson dies at 68
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:47 am
by Icness
GREAT defensive mind. Took what Gunther Cunningham started and morphed it into a very effective defensive style. Good teacher of the game too--look at how much he helped so many guys develop.
RIP, he will be missed.
Re: Eagles D-Coordinator Jim Johnson dies at 68
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:51 am
by HighFlyer23
Wow ... amazing defensive coach ... my sincerest condolences ...
Re: Eagles D-Coordinator Jim Johnson dies at 68
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:40 am
by Munchlaxatives
Big loss, I really didn't expect the news. I knew his cancer was bad, but a man who created such a tough defense was elevated in my eyes.
May he RIP and haunt the Cowboys from beyond the grave.
Re: Eagles D-Coordinator Jim Johnson dies at 68
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:52 pm
by Ticket_Stub
Heard this on ESPN, sad news.
R.I.P.
Re: Eagles D-Coordinator Jim Johnson dies at 68
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:13 pm
by Posey H8er
26 Pro Bowlers in 10 years.
RIP.
Re: Eagles D-Coordinator Jim Johnson dies at 68
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:24 am
by TNBT
I don't know much about the guy, but it is sad to see anyone pass away at such an age. RIP.
Re: Eagles D-Coordinator Jim Johnson dies at 68
Posted: Fri Sep 4, 2009 10:45 pm
by DFolks
how many nascar events did jim johnson win?
Re: Eagles D-Coordinator Jim Johnson dies at 68
Posted: Sat Sep 5, 2009 1:40 am
by Bleeding Blue
DFolks wrote:how many nascar events did jim johnson win?
Show some respect