... the four-letter network will continue to push never-ending stories about Brett Favre’s unretirement/retirement and the reinstatement of Michael Vick, the “real” story of the day was the untimely passing of defensive icon Jim Johnson at the age of 68. The Eagles veteran defensive coordinator, who will forever be lovingly known as the “Mad Scientist” of the blitz, unfortunately lost his battle with melanoma cancer after stoically fighting the disease for some time.

 

Johnson, who was a well-respected veteran defensive stalwart coach, had more than 42 years in the business of football—including 22 in the NFL. A true defensive genius, Johnson carried his defensive scheme across the football landscape with career stops at Missouri Southern (head coach in 1967),  Drake University (1969-1972), Indiana University (1973-1976), Notre Dame (1978-1983), Oklahoma Outlaws—USFL, Jacksonville Bulls—USFL, St. Louis Cardinals—N...

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