&sq=&lang=&file=File:Jim_Johnson_Eagles_Coach_2008_Training_Camp_Cropped.jpg) Johnson at Eagles training camp in 2008 | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born: | May 26, 1941 Maywood, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died: | July 28, 2009 (aged 68) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College: | Missouri |
| Undrafted: | 1963 |
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| Record at Pro Football Reference | |
Jim Johnson (May 26, 1941 – July 28, 2009) was an American professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL). He was a defensive coordinator for nine seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. Widely regarded as one of the best defensive coordinators in NFL history, he was especially known for being a master architect of blitzes, disguising them skillfully and keeping offenses off balance.[1]
Johnson played as a tight end for two years with the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League (AFL). In more than 40 years of coaching, he held head coaching duties only once (at the collegiate level), but was interviewed by the Arizona Cardinals regarding their head coaching vacancy in 2004.[2]
- ^ Maske, Mark (January 18, 2009). "The Old Men and the 'D': Johnson′s Aggressive Schemes Are Foundation for Eagles′ Run of Success". Washington Post.
- ^ Pasquarelli, Len (January 7, 2004). "Other three finalists may interview again". ESPN.com.