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Jim Johnson dead at 68 

Post#1 » by slaterbug » Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:02 am

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=A ... &type=lgns

Jim Johnson frustrated opponents and confused young quarterbacks with his complex defensive schemes, always looking for a new way to disguise a blitz.

He never ran out of ideas or the desire to coach, even when he had more pressing concerns. In his final days, he was concerned about the start of training camp.

Johnson, whose attacking defenses helped the Philadelphia Eagles to one Super Bowl appearance and five NFC title games, died on Tuesday. He was 68


Thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family.

R.I.P Jim.
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Post#2 » by Ong_dynasty » Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:34 pm

This was so disappointing 2 hear.
Always love to watch his blitzes when they were in full flow.

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Post#3 » by AdamTheGreek » Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:52 pm

I will never forgive Favre for stealing all the attention from one of the greatest defensive coordinators the league has ever seen. :(

RIP JJ, you will be dearly missed.
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Post#4 » by m23uza1hem36 » Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:54 am

AdamTheGreek wrote:I will never forgive Favre for stealing all the attention from one of the greatest defensive coordinators the league has ever seen. :(

RIP JJ, you will be dearly missed.
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Post#5 » by vincecarter4pres » Tue Aug 4, 2009 5:08 am

R.I.P. good dude. :(
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Post#6 » by jim todd » Wed Aug 5, 2009 1:07 am

R.I.P.
one of the defensive masters of the game.
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Post#7 » by Rodman- » Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:23 pm

I know i'm late replying to this.... But JJ was great. One of the best defensive coaches in the game.
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