Cancer claims Eagles DC Johnson

[Coogs]

http://www.kansascity.com/491/story/1351408.html

Longtime Eagles assistant Jim Johnson dead at 68
The Associated Press

Jim Johnson, whose attacking defenses helped the 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.

A veteran of 22 years as an NFL assistant, Johnson is regarded as one of the top defensive minds in the league, known for building units able to pressure the quarterback from every angle. His defenses consistently ranked among the best in the league, including last season, when the Eagles finished third in total defense and fell one victory short of the Super Bowl.

Johnson is survived by his wife, Vicky, two children and four grandchildren.

[The Franchise]

Oh damn....RIP to a great defensive coordinator.

[L.A. Chieffan]

that sucks. andy reid is about to be exposed.

[Ebolapox]

damn. RIP

[RodInCanton]

Too bad man. Cancer's a bitch to watch somebody you love go through...

[ModSocks]

OUch. That sucks. goodbye Eagles Superbowl Chances

[Coach]

Oh damn, that blows. He was a hell of a coordinator.

[dirk digler]

RIP Coach Johnson

[doomy3]

That's very sad. He coached at minicamps in a scooter, and it sounds like things went south suddenly today. RIP.

[Buehler445]

That sucks. He seemed like a good guy.

He was one hell of a coordinator.

[Sure-Oz]

Incredibly shitty

[Demonpenz]

damn he was here one minute and gone the next

[bevischief]

That sucks...

[Crush]

RIP coach

[nychief]

never knew he played QB at MIZZOU. Color me dumb.

[chiefs1111]

also played tight end for the Bills,never knew that

[RealSNR]

RIP coach

[the Talking Can]

and gunther lives...life is unfair

[KCChiefsMan]

geez, I didn't even know he had cancer. RIP, he was a great D-coordinator. I guess that is why he never got a head coaching gig, because he would have deserved it.

[Hammock Parties]

and gunther lives...life is unfair

lol...I was gonna make this post but didn't want to come off like a jerk

[RJ]

RIP, Coach Johnson.

[sedated]

wow, that was quick. weren't they holding out hope he would coach this season as recently as a few weeks ago?

[Coach]

Shame that ESPN decides that Brett Favre is more important than Jim Johnson.

[Idahojim]

A lot of people don't know that he was Mizzou's quarterback in the early sixties. And he was pretty darned good. RIP Mizzou Tiger.

[Lzen]

Rip, Jim. One of the greatest DC's ever. I had no idea that he was sick. Just goes to show how life is fragile. Best to be prepared because you just never know when your time is up.

[sedated]

Week 3 is open. We have 2 human vs human games.
- Texas Tech at Texas
- Ole Miss at Ohio State

Advance deadline is Friday.

wtf?

am I still that stoned?

[gta0012]

wow, that was quick. weren't they holding out hope he would coach this season as recently as a few weeks ago?

They replaced him as D-coord and the new guy said he wanted to have Johnson on as part of his coaching staff in any aspect.

Real sad to see him go. His defense was as a big reason for me loving the eagles.

[Lzen]

wtf?

am I still that stoned?

Probably.

[milkman]

Jim Johnson was one of the best defensive minds we've seen in our generation.

He continuously found new and creative ways to bring pressure.

I'll miss watching his defenses.

RIP JJ.

[Coach]

Jim Johnson was one of the best defensive minds we've seen in our generation.

He continuously found new and creative ways to bring pressure.

I'll miss watching his defenses.

RIP JJ.

Very rare we ever hear coordinators ever going (if there are any) to the NFL HOF, but Johnson and LeBeau should both qualify.

Yeah, LeBeau didn't do well as a HC, but he has been very good for Pittsburgh.

[milkman]

Very rare we ever hear coordinators ever going (if there are any) to the NFL HOF, but Johnson and LeBeau should both qualify.

Yeah, LeBeau didn't do well as a HC, but he has been very good for Pittsburgh.

Bud Carson should go, as well.

[Buehler445]

Jim Johnson was one of the best defensive minds we've seen in our generation.

He continuously found new and creative ways to bring pressure.

I'll miss watching his defenses.

RIP JJ.

I agree. And with not all world talent either.

[Chiefnj2]

Wow. I hadn't heard of this. I guess Favre staying retired was bigger news, sadly. Johnson was a hell of a DC. I always wondered why he never became a head coach. Sad.

- just checked nfl.com and Favre is still the lead story. That's a slap in the face to Johnson.

[chiefs1111]

I was always surprised you never heard his name come up for Head Coaching jobs. He was a great DC.

[Jethopper]

Damnit! I wanted to bring him in. RIP Jim.

[rolstrol]

that sucks. andy reid is about to be exposed.

The most underrated part of Jim Johnson's coaching was that he was a great teacher.

[Pioli Zombie]

Cancer. Get outta here!!!
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[milkman]

I was always surprised you never heard his name come up for Head Coaching jobs. He was a great DC.

Jim Johnson was happy doing his job as a DC and turned down interviews for head coaching positions.

Teams stopped asking to interview him a number of years ago.

He made it known that he had no desire to be a head coach.

[Lzen]

Jim Johnson was happy doing his job as a DC and turned down interviews for head coaching positions.

Teams stopped asking to interview him a number of years ago.

He made it known that he had no desire to be a head coach.

Probably a smart move. Great OCs or DCs don't always make great or even good HCs.

[Sofa King]

good DC.... major loss for Philly....

and i had them getting to at least the NFC championship... sucks if they win one without him...

[MOhillbilly]

Guy was a great coach. RIP.