John Harbaugh on the passing of Jim Johnson
by JasonB on Jul 28, 2009 8:54 PM EDT
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John Harbaugh, head coach of the Baltimore Ravens as well a friend and protege of Jim Johnson, released this statement.
"I loved Jim Johnson. This is a sad day for so many people who were touched by this great man. Ingrid and I, the Harbaugh family, and the Ravens have Jim’s wife, Vicky, and the Johnson family in our thoughts and prayers. Jim was a tremendous teacher of football and life. He had a special ability to bring out the best in people while getting you to see the best in yourself. He saw potential and developed it. He made me believe I could coach at this level. In football, he was a pioneering and brilliant strategist, changing the way defense is played in the NFL. For me, he was a father-type mentor, and above all, a cherished friend. He belongs in the Hall of Fame. I will miss him so much."
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Condolences from a Dallas fan
Coach Johnson was a great coach and a class guy. He’s done suffering now and probably somewhere developing a scheme to terrorize the Cowboys. My condolences to his family, the Eagles, and all football fans.
by StillHateTheGiants on Jul 28, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
Jim Johnson Dies, Young
Too many famous people died in 2009. Some of them are my favorites and have great impact on my life, such as Michael Jackson. I can not be counted as a football fan, but Jim Johnson’s death still catches my attention.
His attacking defenses helped the Eagles to one Super Bowl appearance and five NFC title games. And he dies at only 68, and too young, I think.
One of my friends told me that athletes often won’t live a long time, because their energy has been spent in advance. From then on, I feel sad about them even they sometimes are very prosperous.
Johnson was considered one of the top defensive minds in the league, known for complex schemes that confused opponents and pressured the quarterback from every angle. His defenses consistently ranked among the best in the league, including last season, when the Eagles finished third in total defense and fell one victory short of the Super Bowl.
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