Jim Johnson has passed away

by jayt on Jul 28, 2009 5:58 PM EDT Comment 17 comments

The Philadelphia Eagles are saddened to announce Jim Johnson has passed away this afternoon at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Eagles president Joe Banner and head coach Andy Reid will be available to the media at approximately 7 pm tonight in the media tent adjacent to the practice fields at Lehigh University.

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=18048

Terrible news, unfortunately we all knew this was coming.

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OMG...

I had no idea it was this bad. i figured he would be back by next year. this is horrible news. God Speed JJ…you will be missed.

Brian Dawkins for President

by BDawkins20 on Jul 28, 2009 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree...

this news blind-sided me. I thought he’d be there to ease Sean McDermott into his position. JJ will be missed!

by J800 on Jul 29, 2009 2:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just saw the announcement on CSN and of course, like all of us saddened and shocked. We knew he wasn’t doing well, but did not expect it this fast. God bless Jim and condolances to his family, friends and the extended family of Eagles and their fans.

by 17thandShunk on Jul 28, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that’s incredibly sad…

by eagleyosh on Jul 28, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You will be missed Jim

I knew it was bad, but I didn’t think it was this bad. I thought he’d at least make it deep into the season. Obviously we were wrong.

It was almost like he wanted to stick around for the first day of training camp to make sure HIS defense is in good hands before he passed.

My thoughts and prayers are with Jim and his family. God bless.

by Smitty2K3 on Jul 28, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lets hope this is a rallying cry for the team.

by Smitty2K3 on Jul 28, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The mastermind will be missed

God bless you Jim Johnson! Eagles for life

Dr_Mayo

by EagleFan_FromCalifornia on Jul 28, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

RIP JJ

I hope the Eagles dedicate the season to JJ. Let’s win it all for him.

Fly Eagles fly, on the road to XLIV...

by McNabb2Maclin4Philly on Jul 28, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why I hate Cowboy fans...

This was a comment posted by a classless Cowboy fan in responce to JJ’s passing.

“itisisaidme@… 07/28/09 6:24 pm ET I wish I could be at his funeral so I could BOO Him just like all philly scum bags deserve. Remember number 88”

I mean most of the time these idiots don’t bother me, but this dude succeeded. I mean how can anyone be so classless as to revel in the passing of a good person who just happened to be a rival’s coach?

So I’d ask that if you’re a douchebag Cowboy fan, have at least a little respect for human life and allow us to pay respect to a person who sufferred a fate he didn’t deserve.

by captainmike011 on Jul 28, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

To be fair, most of the other Cowboys fans (along with Giants, Redskins, and various of other fans) are mourning the lost of JJ and not being a douche bag like that guy.

RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.

by Imp on Jul 28, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Amen

There is another classless Giants fan on that same thread who posts extremely disrespectfull comments about 10 times each. His name is ‘bluedominon’ i think.

Fly Eagles fly, on the road to XLIV...

by McNabb2Maclin4Philly on Jul 28, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

My (odd) analogy

Everyone’s focus on classless thugs is like focusing on airplane crashes. Its pure sensationalism because the effects can be extreme. Granted, booing cant compare to fatal crashes, this weekend’s ballpark tragedy notwithstanding, but I think its a similiar pattern.

I also apply my analogy to those who say Philly hates McNabb. No – the vast majority of us love McNabb. Except the sensationalists looking for juicy stories (whether theyre media or our naysayers) always bring up the booing of McNabb because its a “funner” story to tell.

Coincidentally, that asshat Cataldi is at it again: today I heard he did a satire song begging the Phillies to get Halladay. Not to mention that its been his # 1 story every morning. Its astonishing that his listeners don’t realize that we’d be stuck with Ricky Williams if that clown got his way. What a joke.

Looking Mean in Kelly Green

by goodfella46er on Jul 29, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would fight that guy straight up infront of all the cowboy and eagles

fans on the planet. I would wish horrible things upon his children but JJ wouldnt want that.

by wild_eagle on Jul 29, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

REST EASY JJ

im in actual shock, i had no idea his condition was that grave. RIP JIM JOHNSON and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THE NFL IS LOSING FIRST OF ALL A GREAT HUMAN BEING ALONG AS ONE OF THE GREATEST DEFENSIVE MINDS EVER. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
I HOPE THE 2009 EAGLES WILL RALLY BEHIND THIS GREAT MAN AND HONOR HIS MEMORY BY WINNING A SUPERBOWL 4 HIM
RIP JIMMY JOHNSON 1941-2009

by goldenbird09 on Jul 28, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I knew when McDermott

was promoted that something was wrong… I will miss JJ and his wonderful defense’s.. I honestly let a tear or two slip when I saw this on ESPN today..

But his struggles and worries are over.. He can quit fighting now although that spirit will live with Phily forever.

RIP JIM JOHNSON…

by wild_eagle on Jul 29, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

RIP JJ

the best d-cord in the nfl you will be missed

by fly eagles fly on Jul 29, 2009 12:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

JJ passing

Even though I am a Giant, my heart goes out to his family and friends and to the Eagles and their players. a great defensive coach and better yet , a very good person.

God speed

by commishrg on Jul 29, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs