Possible Concern Over Jim Johnson: Eagles Add Defensive Coach Brian Stewart

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Published: May 30, 2009

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... coordinator Brian Stewart in an "undetermined role."

As of now, his role with the team is undefined, but this could mean that Jim Johnson's chemotherapy and attempt to beat his cancer is not going so well.

The Eagles do not have an opening for a coach on their staff, which makes this move all the more puzzling and frightening.

If the Eagles do not believe that Johnson's recovery is going so well and that he will be out for an extended period of time, they may be bringing in Stewart to help McDermott in his transition into becoming the defensive coordinator for longer than first thought.

Perhaps, for good.

Johnson has been battling cancer for a few months now, and had seemed to be fighting it off pretty well. He was at the NovaCare complex every day, working late, coaching up his players, and just going about his normal day.

Unfortunately, he was forced to take an indefinite leave of absence in order to continue his fight against the cance...

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