Phightins Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 No link yet...just heard it on CSN. RIP...Kind of in shock right now although I think we all saw this coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 http://csnphilly.com/pages/landing_09?Breaking-News-Eagles-coach-Jim-Johnson-p=1&blockID=66170&feedID=706 Here is a link. Story is coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Damn... R.I.P Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 wow omg, RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx. Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 RIP, a great coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 RIP.. Jim Johnson is the man and will always be the man. Prayers to his wife, kids, and grandchildren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 RIP my prayers go out to him and his family, I pray it was painless. They definately should do some kind of a dedication for him in the Eagles Stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great iBoldin Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Wow.. I'm in complete and utter disbelief. This is truly one of the best coaches in NFL history, his defenses were consistently in the top ten, he was a great guy. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 RIP my prayers go out to him and his family, I pray it was painless. They definately should do some kind of a dedication for him in the Eagles Stadium. Unfortunately there was a great deal of pain involved in this, so that is the bright side of all this...no more pain. It was amazing to me that he showed up at OTA's a few weeks ago in his little go-cart thing. Just shows how much he loved the game, to show up and help out despite being in that immense back pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly3rs18 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 i cant believe it. RIP, hell of a coach, he is going to be missed.....like really really missed. wow and there will absolutely be a huge memorial at the stadium and all year, no doubt about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Really sucks. He'll be missed. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Man, cancer is such a terrible thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Ya cancer sucks. Did he die from Melanoma skin cancer? The doctor wanted to test me for it (minor operation) on my back cuz he saw something, dot or two but I didn't let him cuz I was young ans scared. Still didn't go back, been over 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly3rs18 Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 there was a cancerous tumor in his spine, i think melanoma though. but its crazy how this 68 year old guy could connect with and have such an impact on all the players. he was incredibly patient with other coaches, and teaching guys like Harbaugh, Spagnuolo, and quite a few others. on the field everyone knew that he was gonna be going to be blitzing like crazy, but yet he still remained so unpredictable. he produced 26 probowlers on defense, and i cant imagine anyone better then him at utilizing certain players skills. brian dawkins was the perfect example last year. everyone knew that dawkins was getting older and was not very good with coverage. jim johnson built the defense around dawkins and allowed to him to blitz and really take advantage of his hitting, while really minimizing his coverage problems. he made dawkins a probowler. it is absolutely amazing how he did this over the years for many players. the eagles players have changed completely over the past 10 years, but you can always trust that the defense will be there. jim johnson was an amazing coach and guy, and will be missed. its time for another one of his followers to take over the defense. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Wow, I didn't expect this. I knew he wasn't doing too well but this news is shocking regardless. He was one of the best in the business, we were privileged to have him commanding the defense for so many years. My wishes go out to his family and friends. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make It Naaaashty Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Wow. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliCurbStomppa Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Im very sorry to hear his loss. He was without a doubt one of the best defensive mind coach in the league. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Goods Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I will always remember his innovative defenses and complex schemes. One of the greatest football minds ever. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballorama Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 RIP. . Let's dedicate the season to him and bring the NFL's #1 Defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Malone Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 damn son, he just left coaching too. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly3rs18 Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 damn son, he just left coaching too. RIP. he left coaching because he was sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 One of the greatest defensive masterminds of all time man. I was so bummed out when I woke up to this. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Wow I missed this news when I was without TV/internet. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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