Eagles' Jim Johnson Dies - The Orange Mane

El Minion · 07-28-2009, 03:36 PM

Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson died Tuesday afternoon, the Eagles announced.

Johnson was 68 and had been on a leave of absence from the team to undergo cancer treatments.

He was regarded as one of the NFL's top defensive minds during 22 years as an assistant coach and joined the staff of Eagles Coach Andy Reid in January 1999. Opponents were befuddled by his creative blitz packages, and his players praised his straightforward approach.

But his health deteriorated in recent months and he was relegated to coaching from a motorized cart. The Eagles announced in the offseason that he was taking a leave of absence and named secondary coach Sean McDermott their interim defensive coordinator. The interim tag was removed from McDermott's title just before training camp opened.

According to the Eagles, Johnson is survived by his wife Vicky, two children and four grandchildren.

Schism · 07-28-2009, 03:44 PM

Damn.

A great defensive mind, he will be missed in he NFL.

Punisher · 07-28-2009, 03:45 PM

TheReverend · 07-28-2009, 03:46 PM

False report

bpc · 07-28-2009, 03:46 PM

Shoot. I really respected this guy.

RIP JJ. Hope you're giving offenses hell where ever you are now.

azbroncfan · 07-28-2009, 03:47 PM

Rest in Peace. Great NFL defensive coordinator.

TheReverend · 07-28-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

False report

Requoting this....

He's not dead.

azbroncfan · 07-28-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheReverend

False report

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

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/

TheReverend · 07-28-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by azbroncfan

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

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/

Eagles spokesman was disputing the reports a few hours ago...

Now I'm confused.

NUB · 07-28-2009, 03:55 PM

R.i.p.

cutthemdown · 07-28-2009, 04:04 PM

Bummer.

He was the reason the Eagles defense was always so good. What a huge blow for the organization and the Johnson family.

UberBroncoMan · 07-28-2009, 04:06 PM

Going to the actual website is also a good place for confirmation :p

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/index2.html

I think the saddest thing of all is that Brett Favre is the front page of www.nfl.com and JJ is simply on the side in a small picture.

SureShot · 07-28-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

Eagles spokesman was disputing the reports a few hours ago...

Now I'm confused.

I thought you were on a boat?

maher_tyler · 07-28-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UberBroncoMan

Going to the actual website is also a good place for confirmation :p

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/index2.html

I think the saddest thing of all is that Brett Favre is the front page of www.nfl.com and JJ is simply on the side in a small picture.

What do you expect...on espn they didnt have anything about Sakic retiring even on the front page!!

Northman · 07-28-2009, 04:46 PM

RIP Johnson

illbroncsfn · 07-28-2009, 04:47 PM

loss of a great football mind.... R.I.P. J.J.

TonyR · 07-28-2009, 04:51 PM

His replacement, Sean McDermott, is a guy the Broncos were rumored to have been interested in at DC during the coaching search. He'll do a good job but losing Dawkins probably isn't ideal for them as his experience would have helped.

TheReverend · 07-28-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UberBroncoMan

Going to the actual website is also a good place for confirmation :p

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/index2.html

I think the saddest thing of all is that Brett Favre is the front page of www.nfl.com and JJ is simply on the side in a small picture.

Well, ****. I fully retract my statement. The spokesman was actually talking about vigilantly taking legal action against whoever started the "blog rumor".

F me sideways.

RIP Jim. Huge loss to the football community as a whole.

TheReverend · 07-28-2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SureShot

I thought you were on a boat?

I'm back

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showpos...&postcount=100

Inkana7 · 07-28-2009, 05:49 PM

RIP Jim. What a coach.

sirhcyennek81 · 07-28-2009, 05:50 PM

Philadephia Eagles...2009 NFC Champions.

DivineBronco · 07-28-2009, 08:14 PM

it is easy to overstate someones impact when they pass. but I and most people who frequent this board understand how talented and consistent JJ was. The NFL has lost a great and there should be a special wing in the HOF for people like him

SouthStndJunkie · 07-28-2009, 10:04 PM

RIP Jim Johnson....a true defensive mastermind who produced some bad ass defenses.

Thank you for your contributions to the game.

Mediator12 · 07-29-2009, 07:55 AM

Jim Johnson was a fantastic DC. One of the best and Brightest DC's in the NFL for many years. The great DC's are thinning out in the NFL. First Kiffin leaves Tampa, Now Johnson dies. I seriously hope the rule of three stays away from Dick Lebeau...

vancejohnson82 · 07-29-2009, 08:05 AM

what a loss....this guy was a defensive staple in the NFL

07-28-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
El Minion Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,531	Eagles' Jim Johnson Dies Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson died Tuesday afternoon, the Eagles announced. Johnson was 68 and had been on a leave of absence from the team to undergo cancer treatments. He was regarded as one of the NFL's top defensive minds during 22 years as an assistant coach and joined the staff of Eagles Coach Andy Reid in January 1999. Opponents were befuddled by his creative blitz packages, and his players praised his straightforward approach. But his health deteriorated in recent months and he was relegated to coaching from a motorized cart. The Eagles announced in the offseason that he was taking a leave of absence and named secondary coach Sean McDermott their interim defensive coordinator. The interim tag was removed from McDermott's title just before training camp opened. According to the Eagles, Johnson is survived by his wife Vicky, two children and four grandchildren.

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07-28-2009, 03:44 PM	#2
Schism Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,920 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Damn. A great defensive mind, he will be missed in he NFL.

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TheReverend www.PatrickTurley.org ^ buy this... twice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 32,987 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mike Shanahan	False report

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bpc "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" 1 sword keeps another in the sheath Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 12,569 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Shoot. I really respected this guy. RIP JJ. Hope you're giving offenses hell where ever you are now.

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azbroncfan Ring of Famer Angry guntoting,meateating AMERICAN Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 8,669 Adopt-a-Bronco: TEBOW	Rest in Peace. Great NFL defensive coordinator.

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NUB Just Crafted New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,448 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	R.i.p.

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cutthemdown A verbis ad verbera Zimm to HOF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 32,454	Bummer. He was the reason the Eagles defense was always so good. What a huge blow for the organization and the Johnson family.

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UberBroncoMan Your Local Nostradamus ** you injuries, this ** Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,526 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ghost of Hillis	Going to the actual website is also a good place for confirmation :p http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/index2.html I think the saddest thing of all is that Brett Favre is the front page of www.nfl.com and JJ is simply on the side in a small picture.

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Northman The Enigma Prognosis Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,925 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bryci	RIP Johnson

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illbroncsfn Ring of Famer adopt a bronco- Barrel Man's Barrel Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Land o' Lincoln Posts: 3,993	loss of a great football mind.... R.I.P. J.J.

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TonyR Franchise Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 15,564	His replacement, Sean McDermott, is a guy the Broncos were rumored to have been interested in at DC during the coaching search. He'll do a good job but losing Dawkins probably isn't ideal for them as his experience would have helped.

07-28-2009, 05:49 PM	#20
Inkana7 Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,231 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	RIP Jim. What a coach.

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sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,673 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	Philadephia Eagles...2009 NFC Champions.

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DivineBronco Ring of Famer if you like Cutler you are my enemy Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,051	it is easy to overstate someones impact when they pass. but I and most people who frequent this board understand how talented and consistent JJ was. The NFL has lost a great and there should be a special wing in the HOF for people like him

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SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,258	RIP Jim Johnson....a true defensive mastermind who produced some bad ass defenses. Thank you for your contributions to the game.

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Mediator12 OM analyst REAL Front Seven Bandwagon !!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INDY Posts: 9,701 Adopt-a-Bronco: Malik Jackson	Jim Johnson was a fantastic DC. One of the best and Brightest DC's in the NFL for many years. The great DC's are thinning out in the NFL. First Kiffin leaves Tampa, Now Johnson dies. I seriously hope the rule of three stays away from Dick Lebeau...

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vancejohnson82 Drama and Mediocrity I'm Afraid of Ty Law Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 5,990 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ	what a loss....this guy was a defensive staple in the NFL