Jim Johnson's tenure by the numbers

by JasonB on Jul 26, 2009 9:07 AM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

Great article from Sal Paolantonio this weekend about the impact that Jim Johnson has had as Eagles defensive coordinator. This one paragraph will blow you away...

Under Johnson, the Eagles have ranked near the top in almost every important defensive category in the last decade. Since 2000, the Eagles have been second in sacks (390), tied for second in tackles for a loss (457), second in forced fumbles (159), second in red zone efficiency (43.9 percent), and second in third down efficiency (34 percent). During the Johnson era, the Eagles have finished fourth in the NFL in points allowed -- just 17.7 per game.

That's a remarkable level of consistency and success on the defensive side of the ball. The question Sal goes on to ask is how this is going to specifically effect Andy Reid. For ten years Andy has given Jim Johnson a tremendous amount of autonomy in game planning and calling the defense on gameday. He's also had Brian Dawkins acting as almost a second coach on the field. With Johnson gone(and to some extent Dawkins as well) Andy will likely have to pay more attention to the defense than he has in the past. How will that effect a guy who already carries so much responsibility within the organization? I think it's a fair question to ask.

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Who was first in all those stats?

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Jul 26, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions

Probably either the Steelers or Ravens I’m guessing.

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by JasonB on Jul 26, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions

"No, nothing will change with that. I have full confidence in Sean to do the job. It won’t be any different than when Jim was here."

Thats what Andy said during the press conference when asked if he will have to “keep and eye” on the defense. Im not sure if he stand by that rule as we go through the season.

"If they end up 2-14 and both of those wins came against Dallas, that's a pretty good year."

by midnitegreen on Jul 26, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions

NOT A SIGN I HOPE

OK i dont want 2 be negative here but i hope the NFC championship wasnt a sign of things 2 come. We all know Jimmy was calling the plays from up in the box but Sean was the one coachin the defense and i hope they respond 2 him better this year then how they did in that game.
AFTER watchin the game again last nite on NFL network it really did make me sick….. literally. ALL WE HAD 2 FUKIN DO WAS STOP A FOURTH AND INCHES ( LIKE WE DID THE PREVIOUS WEEK TWICE AGAINST A FAR SUPERIOR TEAM THAN THE CARDS).
gotta giv credit for haleys playcall 2 hav hightower take it 2 the outside as we totally sold out up the middle. i mean cmon we shoulda been better prepared, wat did Jimmy or Sean think……that the cardinals after seeing one of the nfl best o-lines get abused the week before were gonna do the same and try to run up the middle ? HELL NO… we shoulda been on 2 that play. HOWEVER, with that said …….THE PLAY STILL CAME DOWN 2 IF MIKELL COULD HAVE BEAT A NO NAME FULLBACK HE WOULD HAV HAD HIGHTOWER 4 A LOSS. ALSO MAD PROPS 2 BRADLEY AS HE WAS ALMOST IN THE BACKFIELD FOR THE HANDOFF.
LETS GO IN 09 BIRDS!!!!!! LET BRING IT HOME 4 JIMMY BE THE WAR CRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by goldenbird09 on Jul 26, 2009 11:48 AM EDT reply actions