Philadelphia Eagles: Why the Big Three Coaches Are Among the Best

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Johnson's group has been taught the only way to play is to attack. Over the past decade, Johnson's squad has been among the best, if not the best, at the blitz. The Eagles have totaled the second most sacks and allowed the fourth fewest points over the past decade.

Eagles' defenders have racked up an incredible 26 Pro Bowl selections in Johnson's tenure, including seven by future Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins.

Johnson has recently been diagnosed with cancer and has taken a leave of absence from the team. The team has announced that secondary coach Sean McDermott will be taking over Johnson's responsibilities as the defensive coordinator.

Overall:

The Eagles possess one of the more dominant coaching staffs in the National Football League. Andy Reid is the most successful coach in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite being an absolute disaster as a head coach, Marty Mornhinweg is one of the more successful offensive masterminds in the game. Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson is simply a legend and has been called the greatest non-head coach in the history of the National Football League.

The loss of Jim Johnson would be an enormous disappointment for the Eagles. If Johnson is healthy enough to continue coaching the Eagles' defense for the 2009 season, the Eagles will continue to be one of the most dominant teams in the National Football League.

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