Jon Runyan says he would win a job with the Eagles

by JasonB on May 27, 2009 4:50 PM EDT in News Comment 20 comments

This week, SI.com did a great piece on one of the great Eagles and one of the NFL's great iron men Jon Runyan. Ross Tucker caught up with the free agent RT to see how his rehab from microfracture surgery was going and to find out exactly why he still wanted to continue playing.

"It becomes a thing where I have done it for so long, it is just what I do," said Runyan, who saw every penny of three substantial NFL contracts, beginning with four seasons with the Oilers/Titans, then for nine more with the Eagles. "I have been conditioned to do this at this point, and it is like I am in that rut. I am more than prepared to step away from the game, which really makes it easier to continue to play. I love the competition, I love the game and know I could move on but don't want to."

Tucker notes that the Eagles have basically moved on from Runyan with the acquisitions of Peters and Andrews, but Runyan says that if he were brought into camp he would win a starting job.

"No matter what they did in free agency or moving guys around, [players] are going to get the opportunity to compete for the starting job," he said. "I know me, and I will win that competition."

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Wow...

Gotta get him in there if for no other reason than to push the Andrews brothers.

by Bye, Dawk :( on May 27, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

give him a chance to compete.

you wouldnt see runyan cry a year down the tubes. hes the ultimate pro and it wouldnt shock me if he came in and kept his job, if theyd give him a chance.

by ABails8 on May 27, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd love it.

The competition.
Lock him in reserve, Something….

Astra Inclanant, Non Necessitant

by EagleGreeninMD on May 27, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Who would it hurt to give him a shot? I say, “Do it, Eagles”.

by doubleh on May 27, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

No reason

not to at least have him come in for a physical, see where he’s at physically. If he passes that bring him in to compete!

by pooch900 on May 27, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bring him back, Barkan will miss him too much.

by SJPhillyVT on May 27, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I love runyan

He is the epitome of the Eagles organization. He is a big, tough, hard working, blue collar player. He is not super athletic but man, this guy scares poeple. I just love how tough and mean he is on the field… MAN CRUSH! no homo.

Eagles.

by #1EaglesFan on May 27, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i love runyan

but they don’t need him. he’s probably still near the top of his game, but there’s no upside in signing him. you don’t rotate OLinemen in for each play, so he’s not getting time like that, and he’s not gonna backup multiple posiions, and even if he were to backup RG or LT, as well as RT, there’s already a pair of established backups who would serve that role. and beyond those two (cole and MJG), there’s mcglynn and dunlap, who are entering their second years and looking to make waves, plus togafao, justice, and various other big bodies who are fighting for jobs.

if there’s a rash of injuries in camp, then, by all means, bring him in, but we’re not even close to that point yet.

dude deserves a job in the NFL, though.

human beings, who are almost unique in their ability to learn from the experiences of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

by variablesdont on May 27, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Runyan in the Pro Bowl

Guy definitely deserves a job in the NFL, and should get a shot with the Birds. Despite all the youth and talent it seems we have at OL, Runyan is a proven pro. Andy Reid knows Offensive Lineman and Castillo has done an excellent job in the past few years, if Runyan can come in and legitimately earn a job in the eyes of those guys, than that means we have the best players on the field. Why Not?

Also, noticed Runyan only has one Pro Bowl appearance despite being one of the best in the league consistently. You would think he’d break in every few years…wonder if this is due to his reputation as being a rough/dirty player crushing nuts in the pile and such?…after all players and coaches have their share of the vote…

DOC

by ProBowlTrentCole58 on May 27, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

bring 'em back...

I think the birds should bring big John back if they can. I always appreciated his toughness. He may not be quite the dominant player he once was, but he could still be quality depth for the O Line.

by Eagles_Fan36 on May 27, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This is the exact thing that a team like the eagles wouldn’t do, and a team like the patriots would.

www.okupy.com

by royboy on May 27, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Runyan...

I love the guy…smart player, plays with ‘tude. It would be about the $ and the roster spots…no doubt he can play, and he deserves to be on a roster somewhere…but our 53 is really tight already, with actual talent probably needing to be moved to make room…it’s a great one year move, not a three year move, and I think the Iggles are in three year mode with the youth and talent they have.

---AstrosFan (Austin Lawyer and Sports Fan)

by AstrosFan on May 27, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

its all about the price

Lets face it our line looks great right now, but another OT is never a bad thing. I’m sure the Eagles will low ball him an offer. If he takes it we might see him back, but I don’t see the Eagles giving him any big $$$

by Smallbugger on May 27, 2009 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

why not low ball him? your in the perfect position to do it if your the eagles. you have pro bowl talent on the line without him and you don’t really need Runyan, he would be depth. thats smart business.

by zerofischer on May 28, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

because it's an asshole move, for one

he’s got a monetary and an emotional attachment to this town, and holding him hostage by offering him well below market value is just a dick thing to do.

human beings, who are almost unique in their ability to learn from the experiences of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

by variablesdont on May 28, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

because hes emotionally attached to the city you should offer the guy ridiculous money? runyan has been well paid for a long time. you pay him for what he will do not for what he did and i honestly don’t see him doing much of anything.

by zerofischer on May 28, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs