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Share your thoughts on Johnson
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
This afternoon, The Inquirer and Daily News reported that Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson is battling cancer.I thought we could use the space here as a forum to share your thoughts and show your support for Johnson during this difficult time.
I’ll get things started.
During the last decade, it’s been impossible to watch an Eagles game without hearing the announcers talk about Johnson and his “exotic blitz schemes.”
Get pressure on the quarterback. Rattle him. Force him to make mistakes. Capitalize on turnovers. Those have been the qualities of a Johnson-coached defense.
Those have been the qualities that the Eagles’ fan base has embraced. And by doing so, fans have embraced Johnson. He tells it straight. He converses with the media. He explains the decisions he makes.
This city loves its defense. There’s no two ways around it. That’s how it’s been for as long as I can remember and that’s how it will continue to be.
On that note, it’s not really important at this time to speculate on Johnson’s future in coaching.
Instead, I’ll just say thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family during this tough time.
Please jump in and share your thoughts.
As a 26+ year survivor of a StageIV Cancer, my thoughts & prayers are with you & your loved ones Coach Johnson. Being a Loyal Eagles Fan for many years, I know we've ALL been fortunate to have YOU serve as our Defensive Coordinator. Hang in there Coach, Your Boys need you!— SPWinkler- to Jim Johnson may the Lord comfort you and your family during this time and may the Lord heal you.— Bob65S
- Cancer cheats. I know for a fact that words on a computer screen and "well wishing" will do nothing. I'm surprised you mentioned this, Sheil. It doesn't seem to be your kind of story.— phan in TN
- Mother Katherine Drexel's Shrine. My mom was given 2 wks. to live by oncologist. Sent home to die. Driver took her to MKD Shrine instead. Too weak to make it to site, so Sister took her luggage and placed it on Shrine. Mom still alive 20 yrs. later. Has seen 2 grandkids and 4 greatgrandkids born. Miracles happen at that place. Thank you Jesus.— ItalianSausage
- Yes, as an Eagles fan and a brother in the LORD, me and my wife are praying for you, Coach Johnson, and your family. Our LORD JESUS CHRIST is the Great Physician and, just as tonygreeneagle5 said, nothing is impossible to the LORD'S power. We will continue praying for you and your family everyday and that the Lord strengthens you through this! You have been and will continue to be a great blessing to our team :).— boxer4christ
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