Jim Johnson Dead at 68
As many of you know, I am a HUGE Eagles fan. So It should come as no surprise that this news is truly upsetting to me. Jim Johnson died today following his second battle with cancer. He becomes the second Eagles defensive great to pass while still a member of the organization (DT Jerome Brown died at the early age of 27 following an automobile accident in 1992).
The Eagles hadn't enjoyed much success in the NFL since the adoption of the Superbowl until Head Coach Andy Reid came in with Jim Johnson at his side throwing blitz after blitz at opposing offenses leading the Eagles to the second most sacks in the NFL over the last 10 years.
He was more than a coach to Eagles players, however, as he also groomed current Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo, current Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, current Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and current Eagles defensive coordinator Sean McDermott.
An innovator of sorts with his various schemes and blitzes have changed defenses across the league and he will surely be remembered by more than just Eagles fans for a long long time. A prayer goes out to his wife and children. As for the Eagles... Bring it home for Jerome and Jimmy now.
The Eagles hadn't enjoyed much success in the NFL since the adoption of the Superbowl until Head Coach Andy Reid came in with Jim Johnson at his side throwing blitz after blitz at opposing offenses leading the Eagles to the second most sacks in the NFL over the last 10 years.
He was more than a coach to Eagles players, however, as he also groomed current Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo, current Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, current Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and current Eagles defensive coordinator Sean McDermott.
An innovator of sorts with his various schemes and blitzes have changed defenses across the league and he will surely be remembered by more than just Eagles fans for a long long time. A prayer goes out to his wife and children. As for the Eagles... Bring it home for Jerome and Jimmy now.
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