Ghost Rider Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 ....but this story needs to be told and I am not going to a different forum. JIm Johnson's fight against cancer is almost over and unfortunately he is loosing it. Saw it on Tweeter. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/...le-nearly-over/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 This is very sad. My heart goes out to him and his family. He was a wonderful contributor to football and his legacy will stand long and proud after he's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_boi_j Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I hope a miracle happens overnight. One of the best ever. Prayers go out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymadd Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I hope a miracle happens overnight. One of the best ever. Prayers go outX2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadMoonRising Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 That man has brought a lot to football, my prayers go out to him and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowndesfalc Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 It is sad news regardless of whichever forum that its posted in. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jim, his family and his NFL family. Certainly one of the best DC's in the league for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybirdn@tion Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Truly sad my heart goes out to him and his family. Hands down one of, if not the best D-coordinator that I've witnessed so far in my lifetime.His defenses drove me crazy when the Falcons played them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Prayers and warm thoughts to him and his family, but as we know from football anything can happen so let's hope that he can pull together a comeback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransack Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 A good man and a good coach. I always liked his style of coaching and game calling.... aggressive to the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetx Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 may God have mercy on his soul and provide strength, peace and comfort to his family and loved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtyWordII Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 A shame. Cancer is a horrible way to have to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millenium falcon Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 hate to hear that. he is one of the very best DC's leaguewide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynyrd04 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Man, hate to hear this. Johnson truly was one of the best defensive minds around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetzerFalcon Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 That is really sad, Johnson was a brilliant defensive mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine207 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Man this is just horrible news, i pray he gets better.My heart goes out to his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanatic!!!! Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Update He jsut passed away. My prayers go out to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Former Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson has passed away at age 68 after losing a battle with melanoma skin cancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Rider Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 RIP! He just died. Sorry folks. I'll pray for his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasfalcon07 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 R.I.P. Jim Johnson. The Eagles just announced he has died at the age of 68 from cancer.http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Sto...?story_id=18048 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Rider Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Last game coached, NFC Championship game. Not bad for a legend DC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Death D Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 This is very sad, my prayers go out to his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBOPPER Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 May God provide faith and love in his family`s dark time.God Speed Mr.Johnson RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeliefInThaBird Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 R.I.P Jim Johnson...Prayers to his family and the Philly organization Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfanjason Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Very sad. The guy was a DC genius. RIP Mr. Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 This is a big loss not just to the Philly fans, but to the entire NFL. I really admired the heII out of Johnson, he was one of the best there was at his craft and Ihate toi see anyone go down with cancer.rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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