Jim Johnson former Eagles defensive coordinator has passed away *NFLN video post #95*

[dougonthebench]

RIP Coach Johnson.You were a great motivator!

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4362252

Truly said.... R.I.P.

 

[sureletsrace]

Oh God.

RIP, truly a defensive genius.

 

[Juke99]

Sad. Once melanoma metastasizes to the spine like it did to Johnson, the first year survival rate is 10%, according to Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanoma

RIP. A tremendous loss to the Eagles organization.

Oddly, most people tend to minimize the danger of skin cancer...if caught early, it's controllable... if not, it's pretty damn wicked.

 

[Sarge]

God bless..........RIP.

Very sad news.

 

[PBJTime]

I didn't even know how bad he was. What a loss. Him and his family will be in my prayers.

It sort of hits home as my father has this.

 

[zack]

RIP. Terrible loss. Give the man his due, he always had an excellent defense on the field. Stellar D-coordinator. It is just too bad that Philly couldn't just wait to appoint his replacement.

 

[Zaxor]

Wow a real bummer I thought maybe he would figure out a way to whip it like he did with all the offenses he faced... Rest easy now Coach

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

On behalf of all the Eafles fans I know ...Classy; very classy Cowboy fans.
I will tell Eagle Nation about your gestures.

Travel well Coach Jim Johnson.

Phoenix-Talon

 

[DallasEast]

Just heard the news.

Jim Johnson was always only one of perhaps two or three Eagles whom I have ever respected and said as much on this forum often. He was an absolutely great defensive coordinator who designed blitz packages which inspired awe in both opposing offenses and fans alike. His passing is not only a hugely unimaginable loss to the Philadelphia Eagles family. His absence will be felt by the entire NFL community forever.

Rest in peace, Coach Johnson.

 

[diehard2294]

Oh..I only think of it when I read things like this. Got a nice 2 inch scar on my face as an occasional reminder but I don't see it anymore.

But...thank you very much.

remain positive Juke,good luck and stay healthy

 

[diehard2294]

shame, good man and a very good coach,my parayers go out to his family and friends

just hope he didn't suffer with pain

 

[Doomsday]

RIP, it was a privelage to watch your defense work, even if it was our beloved Cowboys they were working.

 

[ndanger]

On behalf of all the Eafles fans I know ...Classy; very classy Cowboy fans.
I will tell Eagle Nation about your gestures.

Travel well Coach Jim Johnson.

Phoenix-Talon

Talon you are one of the best philly fans I have ever seen, period. Please accept my condolences from one fan to another. When you visit your Eagles forums please pass along this fans best wishes. This is a huge loss for all NFL fans to be sure. Godspeed Mr. Johnson.

 

[Coakleys Dad]

God bless and RIP Jim Johnson. You are well respected.

 

[30yrheel]

rip coach, you were a hell of a d. coordinator

 

[MetalHead]

rip coach, you were a hell of a d. coordinator

Agreed...this man had some defensive units that gave us pain and misery.
RIP

 

[burmafrd]

I have heard many DC's called geniuses and get a lot more ink but NONE of them were better.
RIP to a great COACH.
AND from everything I have ever heard a fine MAN.

 

[Phoenix-Talon]

Talon you are one of the best philly fans I have ever seen, period. Please accept my condolences from one fan to another. When you visit your Eagles forums please pass along this fans best wishes. This is a huge loss for all NFL fans to be sure. Godspeed Mr. Johnson.

I'll let them know ...and I'll make sure they remember all of your kind gestures.

Thank you all.

Note to Juke 99: I remember yars ago when someone was slamming Eagle Fans, you came out of no where and said "Hey, my Mother is abn Eagles fan." That was about 3 or 4 years ago and you probably forgot, but I thought that was one of the funniest responses I've ever heard on a MB.

Anyway, stay well Juke, I will send a prayer up for you.

PT

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Wow. I did not realize he was quite that bad.

Really wish his family the best.

There is a line from a song that says something like...You know your worth when your enemies praise your architecture of aggression.

Jim Johnson without a doubt had respect even from teams and fans of bitter rivals because he was that darn good at his job and he seemed to be a class act as well.

Philly players or fans, I feel for you guys because you lost a truly great one.

May he rest in peace.