Andy Reid & Mike Patterson On Jim Johnson's Induction Into Honor Roll

by JasonB on Oct 27, 2011 1:13 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

It is likely to be a very emotional, but exciting moment this weekend when Jim Johnson is inducted into the Eagles honor roll at halftime. Andy Reid said yesterday that he was proud of the organization for honoring the late great defensive guru.

"That's very important. I appreciate the organization doing that for Jim, he's well deserving obviously, and I know it means a ton to his family. I think you separate the two. Obviously the game's very important, but so is that. I always said that I thought he was the best in the business at what he did. It was the right thing for the organization to do. I'm proud of the organization for doing that as early as they did it. It's a great tribute to him and his family."

Mike Patterson was also asked about his ex coach and shared some of his thoughts.

"He was an awesome coach, man. He always inspired guys to go out there and play hard and that's why I liked him. He didn't have to come out there and yell and stuff like that. He would just go out there and talk and have respect for you. So I always enjoyed him. I always miss him. He was an awesome coach."

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could really use old JJ right about now.

"Obviously, I lobbied for him to be here. But what a difference a year makes." -- Donovan McNabb

by thePurpleLion on Oct 27, 2011 1:29 PM EDT reply actions

July 29, 3009

JJ will be missed for millennia.

by phi7 on Oct 27, 2011 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

July 29, 3009

…I wish :(

"If I can get you to think twice, I'm in your head."
-Brian Dawkins

Nnamdi, Asante, DRC; The Three Graces...charm, beauty, and creativity.

The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles:
"JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS OUT...THEY PULL ME BACK IN"
-Michael Corleone

by immynimmy on Oct 27, 2011 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Why? Life after Human special on the History channel?

Awesome how I got banned from Bodybuilder.com for giving advice. Yeah, BGN and TGP are the last blogs/forum I will be on.

Barry Sanders is better than Deion Sanders.

by BIBTD on Oct 27, 2011 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions

3009 was on purpose

Read the caption under the photo.

“An unidentified football fan stands with a banner at Philadelphia Eagles training Camp at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., Wednesday July 29, 3009, in honor of defensive coordinator Jim Johnson, who died Tuesday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)”

by phi7 on Oct 27, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah…missed that,

"If I can get you to think twice, I'm in your head."
-Brian Dawkins

Nnamdi, Asante, DRC; The Three Graces...charm, beauty, and creativity.

The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles:
"JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS OUT...THEY PULL ME BACK IN"
-Michael Corleone

by immynimmy on Oct 27, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Missed what? It says 3009. Typo

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

by Mikesta on Oct 27, 2011 7:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

cowboy fan here. nothin but serious respect for Jim Johnson. he was a great D coordinator very sad day not just for Philly but all NFL when he passed. Very glad to see him honored.

its preseason watch the players individually. igor is garbage!

by yehti on Oct 27, 2011 1:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

your respect is appreciated.

and no, I dont know who that is.

"Obviously, I lobbied for him to be here. But what a difference a year makes." -- Donovan McNabb

by thePurpleLion on Oct 27, 2011 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Grandpop???

If you dont like Big Red, then F#%@ You!
-Ricky Bobby

by GreenInBaltimore on Oct 27, 2011 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

He didn’t have to come out there and yell and stuff like that.

Hmmmm….perhaps a shot at Juan?

"If I can get you to think twice, I'm in your head."
-Brian Dawkins

Nnamdi, Asante, DRC; The Three Graces...charm, beauty, and creativity.

The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles:
"JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS OUT...THEY PULL ME BACK IN"
-Michael Corleone

by immynimmy on Oct 27, 2011 1:56 PM EDT reply actions

id rather not stir the pot.

"Obviously, I lobbied for him to be here. But what a difference a year makes." -- Donovan McNabb

by thePurpleLion on Oct 27, 2011 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions

why not

its already boiled over

I'M GONNA TRIP BALLS!!! -Frank Reynolds

by Mapost1 on Oct 27, 2011 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions

i was thinking the same thing.

When I die, I want the Philadelphia Eagles to be the pallbearers at my funeral. So they can let me down, one last time.

by rich p on Oct 27, 2011 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I was wondering if it might have been a shot at Washburn’s fiery style. But it could be Juan.

by 999 on Oct 27, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

He should be considered for HOF.

by Eaglesfan0568 on Oct 27, 2011 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Thinking the exact same thing.

I hope I am wrong, but Kolb is a four-letter word.

by Cowboy KILLER on Oct 27, 2011 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

WE MISS U JJ…WE NEED U JJ

RUN VICK RUN!!!!!!

by DesertEagle59 on Oct 27, 2011 3:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Another Cowboy Fan with nothing but a HUGE amount of respect for JJ

If they put DC’s in the HOF one day he should be on that very short list.

We're here to win football games. The way to do that is to tell him and to get on him at the right times. I do that when you guys (media) don't see and watch.''

What else makes a strong leader?

"You win,'' Romo said. "You're a very good leader once you win.

"That's' what we're going to do.''

by TARHEEL PAUL on Oct 27, 2011 4:31 PM EDT reply actions

I cant formulate a comment to accurately describe how much I miss jj

"There is no struggle too vast, no odds too overwhelming, for even should we fail, should we fall, we will know that we have lived.--"Anomander Rake, Son of Darkness
Evil is relative…You can’t hang a sign on it. You can’t touch it or taste it or cut it with a sword. Evil depends on where you are standing, pointing your indicting finger. -Glen Cook The Black Company

by Udalango on Oct 27, 2011 9:37 PM EDT reply actions