July 28th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Eagles lost their defensive coordinator Tuesday, and the league lost a great man, as Jim Johnson has died at the age of 68. It was Johnson’s attacking defenses that helped the Eagles to one Super Bowl appearance and five NFC title games. Johnson had taken a leave of absence from the team in May [...]
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Eagles Defensive Cooridnator Johnson Takes an Indefinite Leave of Absence
Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson has been placed on an indefinite leave of absence so that he can undergo treatments for cancer according to the team. The team confirmed that for now, secondary coach Sean McDermott will take over the defense. “Jim and I agreed that he needs to concentrate all of his efforts on [...]
Eagles Defensive Coordinator Jim Johnson Diagnosed with Cancer
Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson has been diagnosed with a recurrence of caner, officials saying this time in his spine. He was diagnosed Monday with a malignant tumor on his spine and has begun radiation treatments at Bryn Mawr Hospital states a team official. “Who knows where it tracked to from there, but his symptoms [...]
A New Bird in the Nest: Harbaugh Selected as Ravens Coach
John Harbaugh was chosen Friday as the new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, who hope their second choice pays dividends, counting on Harbaugh to help guide them back to AFC contender status. This choice looks to be risky because he doesn’t have the experience nor the leadership qualities most teams look for. I wonder [...]
