The Eagles will induct the late Jim Johnson into the team's Honor Roll during halftime of Sunday night's game against Dallas. Johnson was Philadelphia's defensive coordinator from 1998-2009 but he died after a battle with cancer shortly before training camp opened in July 2009. "He was an awesome coach, man," defensive tackle Mike Patterson said. "He always inspired guys to go out there and play hard and that's why I liked him. He didn't have to come out there and yell and stuff like that. He would just go out there and talk and have respect for you. So I always enjoyed him. I always miss him. He was an awesome coach." Under Johnson, the Eagles had one of the most feared defenses in the NFL. Johnson had an aggressive philosophy and his complex scheme featured a ton of blitzes. "I appreciate the organization doing that for Jim," coach Andy Reid said. "He's well deserving obviously, and I know it means a ton to his family. Obviously the game's very important, but so is that. I always said that I thought he was the best in the business at what he did. It was the right thing for the organization to do. I'm proud of the organization for doing that as early as they did it. It's a great tribute to him and his family." Cornerback Eric Allen, who went to five Pro Bowls during seven seasons in Philadelphia from 1988-94, also will be inducted into the team's Honor Roll on Sunday.
Source: Associated Press
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