Mr. Laz
10-23-2005, 12:39 PM
you see the coverage they have against the chargers? 8 sometimes 9 men at the line of scrimmage and they are still getting better coverage than we do with 8 men back in coverage.
Jim Johnson
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Position: Defensive Coordinator
Years With Eagles: 7
On January 22, 1999, Eagles head coach Andy Reid targeted and hired Jim Johnson as the Eagles new defensive coordinator. A veteran of 19 seasons as an NFL assistant, Johnson has proven to be the right man in leading the team's defense to become one of the premier units in the NFL.
"As I've said many times, Jim Johnson is the best in the business at what he does," said Reid upon signing his prized defensive coordinator to a lucrative four-year contract extension in 2005. "His defensive units continue to produce at a very high level as he puts a lot of pressure on opposing offenses."
The Eagles defense knows only one way to play and that is to attack. Over the last five years, Johnson's units ranked first in the league in fewest points allowed (1,241, 15.5 per game), sacks (236), 3rd down defense (33.0 %), and red zone defense (86 TDs in 213 attempts), 8th in opponent's QB rating (73.8), and tied for 9th in take-aways (156).
Despite employing a new tandem of starting cornerbacks in Lito Sheppard and Sheldon Brown in 2004, the Eagles defense ranked 2nd in the league in both points allowed (16.3) and sacks (47).
In 2001, Johnson's unit became the fourth team in NFL history to go all 16 games without allowing more than 21 points. Their streak of allowing 21 or fewer in 34 straight games was second longest in NFL history (Minnesota, 1968-71). In 1999, Johnson's unit forced an NFL-best 46 turnovers, including a team-record 5 interceptions returned for TDs.
Over the last six years, Johnson's defense has produced 19 Pro Bowl selections: Troy Vincent (5), Brian Dawkins (4), Hugh Douglas (3), Jeremiah Trotter (3), Michael Lewis (1), Lito Sheppard (1), Corey Simon (1), and Bobby Taylor (1).
In 1998, he helped the Seahawks register 10 TDs on defense, including 8 INTs returned for scores, 2nd most in NFL history. Johnson arrived in Seattle after a four-year tenure in Indianapolis, the last two as defensive coordinator.
He spent eight seasons with the Arizona Cardinals (1986-93). After overseeing the Cards defensive line for four seasons, Johnson excelled as their secondary coach, helping Aeneas Williams become the first rookie cornerback to lead the league in interceptions (6) since 1981.
Johnson began his coaching career as head coach at Missouri Southern (1967-68), before serving four-year tenures at Drake and Indiana. From 1977-83, Johnson served as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Notre Dame, a stint that included a national championship in 1977.
An all-conference quarterback himself at Missouri (where he played in the same backfield with long-time NFL executive Bill Tobin), Johnson went on to spend two seasons with Buffalo as a tight end (1963-64).
A native of Maywood, Ill., the 64-year-old Johnson (born 5/26/41) has a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in physical education from Missouri. He and his wife, Vicky, reside in suburban Philadelphia. They have two children, Scott and Michelle, and three grandchildren, Katie, Justin, and Brandon.
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
Since the start of the 2000 season, Johnson's unit is highly ranked in several pertinent defensive categories:
SIMPLY DEFENSIVE
Fewest points allowed 1,241 (15.5 per game) 1st
Sacks 236 1st
3rd down efficiency 33.0% (369/1,116) 1st
Red zone TD pct. 40.4% (86/213) 1st
Opponent QB rating 73.8 8th
Take-Aways 156 (78 INT, 78 fum.) t-9th
Jim Johnson
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/GFEDEFGNGDHI/headshot05johnson.jpg
Position: Defensive Coordinator
Years With Eagles: 7
On January 22, 1999, Eagles head coach Andy Reid targeted and hired Jim Johnson as the Eagles new defensive coordinator. A veteran of 19 seasons as an NFL assistant, Johnson has proven to be the right man in leading the team's defense to become one of the premier units in the NFL.
"As I've said many times, Jim Johnson is the best in the business at what he does," said Reid upon signing his prized defensive coordinator to a lucrative four-year contract extension in 2005. "His defensive units continue to produce at a very high level as he puts a lot of pressure on opposing offenses."
The Eagles defense knows only one way to play and that is to attack. Over the last five years, Johnson's units ranked first in the league in fewest points allowed (1,241, 15.5 per game), sacks (236), 3rd down defense (33.0 %), and red zone defense (86 TDs in 213 attempts), 8th in opponent's QB rating (73.8), and tied for 9th in take-aways (156).
Despite employing a new tandem of starting cornerbacks in Lito Sheppard and Sheldon Brown in 2004, the Eagles defense ranked 2nd in the league in both points allowed (16.3) and sacks (47).
In 2001, Johnson's unit became the fourth team in NFL history to go all 16 games without allowing more than 21 points. Their streak of allowing 21 or fewer in 34 straight games was second longest in NFL history (Minnesota, 1968-71). In 1999, Johnson's unit forced an NFL-best 46 turnovers, including a team-record 5 interceptions returned for TDs.
Over the last six years, Johnson's defense has produced 19 Pro Bowl selections: Troy Vincent (5), Brian Dawkins (4), Hugh Douglas (3), Jeremiah Trotter (3), Michael Lewis (1), Lito Sheppard (1), Corey Simon (1), and Bobby Taylor (1).
In 1998, he helped the Seahawks register 10 TDs on defense, including 8 INTs returned for scores, 2nd most in NFL history. Johnson arrived in Seattle after a four-year tenure in Indianapolis, the last two as defensive coordinator.
He spent eight seasons with the Arizona Cardinals (1986-93). After overseeing the Cards defensive line for four seasons, Johnson excelled as their secondary coach, helping Aeneas Williams become the first rookie cornerback to lead the league in interceptions (6) since 1981.
Johnson began his coaching career as head coach at Missouri Southern (1967-68), before serving four-year tenures at Drake and Indiana. From 1977-83, Johnson served as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Notre Dame, a stint that included a national championship in 1977.
An all-conference quarterback himself at Missouri (where he played in the same backfield with long-time NFL executive Bill Tobin), Johnson went on to spend two seasons with Buffalo as a tight end (1963-64).
A native of Maywood, Ill., the 64-year-old Johnson (born 5/26/41) has a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in physical education from Missouri. He and his wife, Vicky, reside in suburban Philadelphia. They have two children, Scott and Michelle, and three grandchildren, Katie, Justin, and Brandon.
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
Since the start of the 2000 season, Johnson's unit is highly ranked in several pertinent defensive categories:
SIMPLY DEFENSIVE
Fewest points allowed 1,241 (15.5 per game) 1st
Sacks 236 1st
3rd down efficiency 33.0% (369/1,116) 1st
Red zone TD pct. 40.4% (86/213) 1st
Opponent QB rating 73.8 8th
Take-Aways 156 (78 INT, 78 fum.) t-9th