MartyBall4Buffalo Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 R.I.P Jim Johnson Age 68 has lost his battle to cancer and leaves behind a great coaching career. R.I.P To one of footballs greatest defensive minds. A huge loss for the NFL, and for the mans family. As someone who always enjoyed watching the eagles virtualy no name defense play an agressive style of defense, I will miss the style he brought to the game. It will live on through coaches like Spags, and Harbaugh, and the current Eagles staff. R.I.P You will be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Little Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Awful. R.I.P. to one of the best coaches the NFL has seen in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Sto...?story_id=18048 Dammit. Figured it was bad news when the Eagles named a replacement at DC, but didn't expect anything this soon. R.I.P. to a true innovator of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitta Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 RIP, one of the best, who realized what his passion was and what he was great at, and didn't want be a head coach. This is a massive loss for the Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 RIP Jim, your contributions to the game will never be forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills4154 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 RIP JIm, a former TE for the Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Sto...?story_id=18048Dammit. Figured it was bad news when the Eagles named a replacement at DC, but didn't expect anything this soon. R.I.P. to a true innovator of the game. Same here. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 RIP JIm, a former TE for the Bills! Wow, I never knew that he was a Bill for a brief time. Rest In Piece to a great man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Sto...?story_id=18048 Dammit. Figured it was bad news when the Eagles named a replacement at DC, but didn't expect anything this soon. R.I.P. to a true innovator of the game. Indeed. Great coach taken from us too soon. RIP, Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpunchy Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 RIP sad day for the philly family and football fans in general. I always wondered why he never got a mention for a head coaching job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 RIP sad day for the philly family and football fans in general. I always wondered why he never got a mention for a head coaching job? I think he was content with where he was at. Fewer political/media games, good enough $, was able to just focus on what he loved as a coordinator. I'm a little surprised there aren't more guys like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornerville Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 R.I.P Jim Johnson Age 68 has lost his battle to cancer and leaves behind a great coaching career. R.I.P To one of footballs greatest defensive minds. A huge loss for the NFL, and for the mans family. As someone who always enjoyed watching the eagles virtualy no name defense play an agressive style of defense, I will miss the style he brought to the game. It will live on through coaches like Spags, and Harbaugh, and the current Eagles staff. R.I.P You will be missed Could have not said it any better. RIP Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBlood Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 very very sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Assistant coaches never fully get the credit that they are due. Fortunately, there are some people who realize the true impact that he had on the game. Not many assistant coaches make it into the HOF, but he is definitely deserving. However, he will probably never make it in because the committee is pretty much clueless. RIP J.J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 This is a sad day for the Eagles & Johnson family. This man loved football and was an excellent teacher to many players. I hope the HOF allows him in next years. R.I.P. the football world lost a great man whether your a Eagles fan or not.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 R.I.P Jim Johnson Age 68 has lost his battle to cancer and leaves behind a great coaching career. R.I.P To one of footballs greatest defensive minds. A huge loss for the NFL, and for the mans family. As someone who always enjoyed watching the eagles virtualy no name defense play an agressive style of defense, I will miss the style he brought to the game. It will live on through coaches like Spags, and Harbaugh, and the current Eagles staff. R.I.P You will be missed shocking...he had just stepped down officially a few weeks ago...unbelievable how fast cancer moves sometimes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Sto...?story_id=18048 Dammit. Figured it was bad news when the Eagles named a replacement at DC, but didn't expect anything this soon. R.I.P. to a true innovator of the game. I was absolutely stunned when I saw they named a new coordinator a week or so ago. I wasn't even aware Jim had cancer. I just assumed since he was so old, and battling an illnes, that he had retired or taken some sort of leave. I can't believe he's dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousetrap08 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 R.I.P Jim Johnson Age 68 has lost his battle to cancer and leaves behind a great coaching career. R.I.P To one of footballs greatest defensive minds. A huge loss for the NFL, and for the mans family. As someone who always enjoyed watching the eagles virtualy no name defense play an agressive style of defense, I will miss the style he brought to the game. It will live on through coaches like Spags, and Harbaugh, and the current Eagles staff. R.I.P You will be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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