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Be It Offensive Lines or Cancer, the Late Jim Johnson Coached His Way Through
Published: July 30, 2009
For the rest of the NFL, he was not only a defensive genius who caused headaches for opposing offenses, but also one of the most respected defensive coordinators in all of football.
Sad news came for the Eagles and the city of Philadelphia this week as long-time defensive coordinator Jim Johnson lost his battle with cancer at the age of 68.
The news came just four days after the team named Sean McDermott the defensive coordinator for the 2009 season.
Back in January, the team announced Johnson was diagnosed with a malignant tumor on his spine, around the same area where he was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2001. Shortly after doctors noticed the tumor, he began radiation treatment.
Over his 10-year career as the Eagles defensive coordinator, Johnson always had his defense near the top of the rankings.
From 2000-08, his defenses ranked second with 390 sacks. He has helped develop 26 Pro Bowlers and mad...
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