Jim Johnson passes

stillers4me · 07-28-2009, 05:19 PM

Jim Johnson passes
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on July 28, 2009 5:58 PM ET
The Philadelphia Eagles announced Tuesday evening that longtime defensive coordinator Jim Johnson has passed away at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer.

Johnson was hired as the Eagles defensive coordinator in 1999, and consistently led one of the most productive, aggressive, and inventive defenses during his ten-year tenure with the team.

The Eagles announced three days ago that that Sean McDermott would take over as defensive coordinator and it was reportedly that Johnson's bout with cancer had taken a turn for the worse.

Johnson spent 22 years as an NFL assistant, and will be remembered as one of the truly great assistants of his era.

Johnson is survived by his wife, Vicky, two children, Scott and Michelle, and four grandchildren, Katie, Justin, Brandon, and Jax.

PFT sends its thoughts and condolences to the Johnson family.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ohnson-passes/

Preacher · 07-28-2009, 05:21 PM

Very sad to hear. Hope and pray his family is supported by a lot of friends and love.

BlastFurnace · 07-28-2009, 05:29 PM

Very...very sad news.

stillers4me · 07-28-2009, 05:30 PM

RIP, Coach.

TackleMeBen · 07-28-2009, 05:32 PM

i saw that run across the bottom of the espn thing thru all the favre not coming back crap.

may he rest in peace.

RoethlisBURGHer · 07-28-2009, 05:44 PM

RIP Jim Johnson, you were an excellent DC!

***tony hipchest*** · 07-28-2009, 06:16 PM

and to think he was coaching the eagles defense on a playoff run less than 7 months ago.

sean mcdermott said some very touching things about the coach when he was handed the reigns a few days ago.

in retrospect it kinda tipped off how dire his situation had become (his was skin cancer) but i think to the public this is really out of the blue.

condolences to his family, team and all the eagle fans.

i know how we all would feel if it were dick lebeau. johnson was on that level and absolutely destroyed the steelers last year.

TheWarDen86 · 07-28-2009, 06:24 PM

Sad day. He was unquestionably one of the best at his job. R.I.P. JJ.

steel striker · 07-28-2009, 06:36 PM

Sad day for sure and, he will be missed RIP.

Stlrs4Life · 07-28-2009, 06:52 PM

RIP Jim Johnson.

07-28-2009, 05:19 PM	#1
stillers4me Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 8,670 Gender: Female Member Number: 2656 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jim Johnson passes Jim Johnson passes Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on July 28, 2009 5:58 PM ET The Philadelphia Eagles announced Tuesday evening that longtime defensive coordinator Jim Johnson has passed away at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer. Johnson was hired as the Eagles defensive coordinator in 1999, and consistently led one of the most productive, aggressive, and inventive defenses during his ten-year tenure with the team. The Eagles announced three days ago that that Sean McDermott would take over as defensive coordinator and it was reportedly that Johnson's bout with cancer had taken a turn for the worse. Johnson spent 22 years as an NFL assistant, and will be remembered as one of the truly great assistants of his era. Johnson is survived by his wife, Vicky, two children, Scott and Michelle, and four grandchildren, Katie, Justin, Brandon, and Jax. PFT sends its thoughts and condolences to the Johnson family. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ohnson-passes/

07-28-2009, 05:21 PM	#2
Preacher Water Boy Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3 Member Number: 16327 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim Johnson passes Very sad to hear. Hope and pray his family is supported by a lot of friends and love.

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BlastFurnace Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 3,778 Gender: Male Member Number: 6321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim Johnson passes Very...very sad news.

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stillers4me Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 8,670 Gender: Female Member Number: 2656 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim Johnson passes RIP, Coach.

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TackleMeBen Southern Belle Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: where all the cute men are(especially the one in my avatar) Posts: 4,854 Gender: Female Member Number: 4435 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim Johnson passes i saw that run across the bottom of the espn thing thru all the favre not coming back crap. may he rest in peace. __________________ In memory of my brother Michael, who gave me my love of sports. I will miss you!

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RoethlisBURGHer Living Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Clowns Town,Ohio Posts: 5,941 Member Number: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim Johnson passes RIP Jim Johnson, you were an excellent DC! __________________ Congrats to the 2009 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins

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*tony hipchest* IRONMAN a.k.a. Tony Stark Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Give me back my game... Posts: 34,340 Member Number: 658 Thanks: 184 Thanked 230 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Jim Johnson passes and to think he was coaching the eagles defense on a playoff run less than 7 months ago. sean mcdermott said some very touching things about the coach when he was handed the reigns a few days ago. in retrospect it kinda tipped off how dire his situation had become (his was skin cancer) but i think to the public this is really out of the blue. condolences to his family, team and all the eagle fans. i know how we all would feel if it were dick lebeau. johnson was on that level and absolutely destroyed the steelers last year. __________________

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TheWarDen86 BewbmeisterExtraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,263 Gender: Male Member Number: 1932 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim Johnson passes Sad day. He was unquestionably one of the best at his job. R.I.P. JJ. __________________ "Roughing the Brady - 15 yard penalty: Automatic first down."

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steel striker Team Captain Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 695 Member Number: 7251 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim Johnson passes Sad day for sure and, he will be missed RIP.

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