Jon Runyan Works Out with Eagles
by Bob_Q on Sep 10, 2009 1:17 PM EDT
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According to ESPN's Brian Seltzer, the Eagles have just confirmed that former offensive tackle Jon Runyan was in town today for a workout:
The Eagles worked out former right tackle Jon Runyan before this morning's practice. Head coach Andy Reid said he wanted to see where Runyan was at in his rehab.
Runyan underwent microfracture surgery on his right knee following the 2008 season, and was recently cleared to play by Dr. James Andrews. Runyan spent nine seasons with the Eagles and started 192 straight regular-season games, the longest active streak among offensive linemen
The Eagles currently have ten offensive linemen on their roster.
Since his contract expired at the end of the 2008 season, speculation has swirled as to weather his knee injury would prevent him from returning to Philadelphia. However, after his successful surgery, no fewer than four teams are reportedly interested in the 35-year-old tackle.
According to Arrowhead Pride, one of those teams is the Kansas City Chiefs. A third team Runyan has reportedly already turned down (Lions? Raiders?). The fourth team has been confirmed as the Buffalo Bills.
Runyan's return would give the Eagles great insurance at the right tackle should Shawn Andrews go down. Andrews has already missed today's practice due to lingering back problems. Additionally, backup Winston Justice just still hasn't inspired enough confidence with his spotty play. The question is, would the Eagles be willing to give up on The Great Justice Project for a one season run with a 35-year-old tackle? That remains to be seen.
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Maybe this is far fetched, but it would be nice to see someone stay with the Eagles and retire there in this group… and since it itsn’t Dawkins like I would of hoped, I would love for Runyan to come back and help out our line. But… Andy is not one to keep them around if he can’t use them so I guess we’ll see what happens but I won’t get my hopes up!
In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
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by Eaglesgrl5 on Sep 10, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Runyan wouldn’t mind being second choice, then they should by all means get this done. With the questions hanging over the health of the Andrews brothers — Shawn in particular — I’d feel much better with Runyan being ready to step in instead of Justice.
And the Birds could always part with McGlynn or Dunlap instead of Justice if they chose to sign Runyan. McGlynn may be most likely, since both Andrews brothers, Gilles, and Cole are capable of playing right guard if necessary.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 10, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Runyan wouldn’t mind being second choice
Runyan won’t sign if he wasn’t okay with it. I’m sure he understands he’s not coming into the same situation. And if he does come in I hope he wants to start. Maybe bringing Jon in will light a big fire up under Shawn’s ass. Then at the same time, he’ll provide some leadership, depth, and attitude to the locker room and to the o-line in particular.
by Smitty2K3 on Sep 10, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOOD........
I really hope we bring him back, i know he aint wat he used to be, not even close. But he is a freakin warrior and that mentality is wat this O-line needs. Come on bird fans u know he would be GREAT insurance in case ANDREWS goes off the deep end end again which is pretty good chance of happening. I give SHAWN 2 series tops be4 he gets hurt in this game. Sorry guys, we need JR
by goldenbird09 on Sep 10, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Make it happen
The guy is a war horse and has proven himself over and over. He wants to be an Eagle!
For the Love of the Game
by ForTheLove on Sep 10, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
EXACTLY...........
A FREAKIN WARRIOR, THEY DONT MAKE EM LIKE HIM ANYMORE……….DURABLE, DEPENDABLE, MEAN , NASTY, AND A GREAT FOOTBALL MIND ON TOP OF ALL.
by goldenbird09 on Sep 10, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d be worried that the team doesn’t have much faith in Shawn “The Beast” Andrews if they sign Runyan. I’m just not sure signing Runyan is chest bump worthy.
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by Whodie126 on Sep 10, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sign him...
if he’s healthy.
If he’s healthy, I don’t see anything negative coming out of signing him after week 1.
by Smitty2K3 on Sep 10, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SHAWN ANDREWS DID NOT PRACTICE TODAY...
WTF!!! What is wrong with this guy?
by Smitty2K3 on Sep 10, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah i saw that too.. what’s the scoop?
by Bleediots on Sep 10, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BRING HIM IN
This team needs his attitude, I loved watching him block downfield for Westbrook, than after blowing someone up, pickin up the little guy. He is an animal, sign ’em
by ljn on Sep 10, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Justice Experiment
I considered that over back when Ware used him as a swinging door on his way to 5 sacks.
by Cormican on Sep 10, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Umenyiora, not Ware.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 10, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea
thats rediculous. . one game for a guy who never started before and u write him off completely .. what a joke .. justice is not on the bubble .. he had a good camp .. mcglynn or dunlap would be good .. but i dont see the need to waste money on a vetern aging tackle who we dont even know if hes physically able to play .. and who wont start
by jack is better than asante on Sep 10, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Justice was my favorite tackle in that draft
If he turns around and proves me wrong, I’ll be thrilled.
by Cormican on Sep 11, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
justice
was responsible for 5 of them, osi had 6 on the day….BTW…
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by greenbean#twoOH on Sep 11, 2009 4:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoops. I didn’t think it sounded right, but I didn’t feel like looking it up.
by Cormican on Sep 11, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love to see him back
But if we’re worried because Andrews isn’t practicing, I don’t even want to think what will happen with Runyan. He’ll need lots of conditioning and reps to even be close to ready to play.
by DLawrence on Sep 10, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
definitely – this is a guy who just got cleared to RUN 2 weeks ago. He’s not in game shape people and would need some time to get up to speed again. Maybe put him on the PUP list so that he can be activated in week 6 but can be rehabbing and in team meetings during that time.
by Jesta1004 on Sep 10, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
isn’t it to late to put someone on the PUP list?
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"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009
by Whodie126 on Sep 10, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Runyan looked absolutely terrible at the tail end of the season. If he came on board I would put him behind both Andrews and Justice on the depth chart. There’s no way he’d be able to hold up for very long unless it was a spot start.
by ZorkNemesis on Sep 10, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
also
Justice’s play hasn’t been spotty, it just hasn’t been particularly noteworthy. Clearly Winston is mentally prepared to handle the role, it’s a matter of performing up to his abilities and he hasn’t shown it consistently. But Winston and Jamaal Jackson were probably the best performers on the line all preseason. To be fair, it wasn’t much of a competition. King Dunlap and Nick Cole are too raw. But you didn’t hear Winston’s name called on an aborted play. You really didn’t hear his name at all. And that’s a good thing.
by ZorkNemesis on Sep 10, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Runyan was so bad last year, why would the Eagle’s be looking at him?
by Smitty2K3 on Sep 10, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because of tenure. He has played for 9 seasons with the team, is well liked in the organization, contributed to their past playoff success, and never missed a game. About 3-4 years ago he was offered a higher contract with the Jets (I believe) and rejected the offer to stay in Philadelphia.
They respect him and would obviously bring him in if he could help. I just don’t think he’s capable.
by ZorkNemesis on Sep 10, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two words...
1 – Shawn. 2 – Andrews.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 10, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andrews injury was reported on WIP..
as an injured vagina back.
I’m about done with Andrews.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 10, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not exactly looking like he’s going “beast it” anytime soon.
by andyreidswaistline on Sep 10, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SO....Andrews hurt his "back" again?
If you take Bye Dawks’ definition of “back” , does that mean he could have a “beast” infection?
by 17thandShunk on Sep 10, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
guess he needs to get himself to a riteaid and get some ‘backacil’
RIP JJ & HK
Let the future judge Michael Vick
by BadCo'09 on Sep 10, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The doctor says I need a backiotomy.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 10, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s right. ugh… i’m going to deactivate my bgn acount.
by awd777 on Sep 10, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude
andrews is the best guard in the nfl .. were lucky we have him ..ur all ungratefull
by jack is better than asante on Sep 10, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
andrews WAS best guard in nfl. for a yr. hasn’t practiced or played since.
by Bleediots on Sep 10, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andrews is great if you like bad rappers “getting their Michael Phelps on” in the dark basements of the mansions they’re not currently working to earn.
by UnclaimedFright on Sep 11, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
breaking news that he was our guard and is now our tackle
by andyreidswaistline on Sep 10, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the hell is his problem. Do the majority of people here think he is using his back problem as an excuse? I am not one to down play mental health, as there are psychatrists and some questionable mental health issues in my own family but damn… I honestly think if this continues someone needs to get him some therapy. He is either having back issues or not and I would rather them be straight up and get him some physical therapy and not try and juke us out as if he is going to be playing Week 1.
In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
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by Eaglesgrl5 on Sep 10, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i believe its his back
but i mean come one, get urself healthy, u gotta push through some shit coming back from an injury
the fact that there hasnt been any stories about knock on wood a second surgery or bad mri tells me he just needs to push through it and once he does he will be fine
thats what happened to me and my knee
RIP JJ & HK
Let the future judge Michael Vick
by BadCo'09 on Sep 10, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes! That’s the worst part. If he’s hurt, just admit it.
This whole thing reeks of desperation by Andy and the FO.
by UnclaimedFright on Sep 11, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I know exactly what I’m going to read if I see the name Shawn Andrews. It’s getting pretty f-cking old!
I will always be pulling for you #20.
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by EaglesPhan on Sep 10, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hate his act, hate his mouth
Shut up and go away, cupcake. You and your f*cking “look at me” haircut.
Just walk away, like you’ve always wanted to.
by DLawrence on Sep 10, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wouldn't be so bad
If he weren’t running his mouth about "beasting it’ and being out there on week 1. If he just nursed an injury and came back when he could, we could forgive him…but exciting with his talk about how awesome he’s gonna be, but not practicing or playing AT ALL is really f-ing old. SHUT UP AND EITHER PLAY OR LEAVE…DON’T TALK ABOUT PLAYING WHILE YOU’RE SITTING
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by jalarsen1 on Sep 11, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. To talk the talk, you gotta walk the walk.
by UnclaimedFright on Sep 11, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would love to see this move!!!!!
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by LEKSensei on Sep 10, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Runyan is a MAN
I don’t know if I can say the same about the Andrews sisters or that turnstile with “PETERS” on the back of it’s jersey. No risk, big reward move bringing back Big Jon.
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by thefantasyknowitall on Sep 10, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m all for throwing criticism Shawn Andrews’ way, but what has Stacy done to deserve a bashing?
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 10, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...
He been Shawn’s brother for his entire life, that’s what! No, you’re right, Stacy actually hasn’t looked awful, I just want Runyan back – you can’t measure a man’s toughness or heart with a stopwatch or a scale.
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by thefantasyknowitall on Sep 10, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the Justice Project was at Left Tackle?
If that’s so I don’t see any way how signing Runyan would interfere with it. Runyan brings a nastiness to the O-line that just isn’t there without him. I’ve actually heard rumors that McGlynn is a pretty nasty player but if you can’t mix it with talent and smarts like Runyan does, what’s the point?
Bottom line is, as great a player Shawn Andrews is, staying on the field is always his biggest issue. I can’t think of someone I’d want behind him than Runyan. Maybe this will even start a fire under his ass.
by Q27 on Sep 10, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was the LT in the Umenyiora game...
But he’s a RT.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 10, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahh thats right
king kong dunlap is the back up LT. forgot.
by Q27 on Sep 10, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be scared
If we had to start Dunlap this year…all of a sudden our line depth looks non-existent. I like Cole and Jean-Gilles as Guards…but back up tackles? We need Runyan back!
"What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."- Sheldon Brown on his pounding of Reggie Bush in the '06 Playoffs
by jalarsen1 on Sep 11, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Herremans would slide out to LT WAY before you’d see King Dunlap.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 11, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no!!
Don’t start a fire under Shawn’s ass – next thing you know he’ll be out with hemorrhoids!
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by thefantasyknowitall on Sep 10, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA
and of course that will lead to lower back problems. Its an ugly cycle.
I will always be pulling for you #20.
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by EaglesPhan on Sep 10, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we should slide Stacy Andrews out to RT, and start with this...
LT – Peters
LG – Cole
C – Jackson
RG – Jean-Gilles
RT – Stacy Andrews
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 10, 2009 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yea i like that too.
i love the way MJG plays
by Q27 on Sep 10, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amen
Why, why, why are we so against moving Stacy to RT… that’s where he played in Cincy. I like that much better than Peters, Cole, Jackson, Stacy, and Justice.
by Smitty2K3 on Sep 10, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think that it’s got something to do with coming off of that knee injury. dealing with the guy coming off the corner is harder on you’re knees. since stacy is coming off knee surgery, his knee may not be strong enough to play tackle yet
by bula412 on Sep 11, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just think about that. MJG plays pretty well at RG.
Why not put Stacey out there? Great Idea bro
by topcat6 on Sep 10, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bye Dawk, all that bashing of the Cowboys over 30 Oline
has brought bad Mojo to your line. Your banking on a 35 year old on the RT and a merry go round on the LT. All you need now is a C or G that cant anchor on a bull rush. Could I interest you in Proctor.
Im mean, nasty, and tired. I eat concertina wire and piss napalm, and I can put a round through a flea's ass at 200 meters. So you go and hump someone else's leg mutt face, before i push yours in. Gunnery SGT Tom Highway
by squidlo97 on Sep 10, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't argue... A lot to worry about on our o line...
Peters and Stacy Andrews missed time this preseason, Herremans has a stress fracture in his foot, Jean-Gilles is returning from a serious injury, and Shawn Andrews just doesn’t like football. I’m certainly not blind.
That said, even WITH all the above drama, if I had a choice between our 10 O Linemen and your 10, there wouldn’t even be a hint of a hesitation… I’ll take the Eagles’ line all day.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 10, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont worry we going to take them twice this year too.
Im mean, nasty, and tired. I eat concertina wire and piss napalm, and I can put a round through a flea's ass at 200 meters. So you go and hump someone else's leg mutt face, before i push yours in. Gunnery SGT Tom Highway
by squidlo97 on Sep 10, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this Flozell Adams?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuDybd0gFns
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 10, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont have youtube at work but Im sure I wouldnt watch it anyway.
Dont want to mess with 1st game of the year, anything is possible, buzz.
Im mean, nasty, and tired. I eat concertina wire and piss napalm, and I can put a round through a flea's ass at 200 meters. So you go and hump someone else's leg mutt face, before i push yours in. Gunnery SGT Tom Highway
by squidlo97 on Sep 10, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's actually a pretty comical video
not of anything football related
by eagleyosh on Sep 10, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
still funny as hell tho
"I want to maintain my flexibility."
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by BroadStBullies on Sep 11, 2009 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup right up the pooper
RIP JJ & HK
Let the future judge Michael Vick
by BadCo'09 on Sep 10, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
nice.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Sep 11, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
cowboys have a pretty good line dude
by jack is better than asante on Sep 10, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA
I just posted that same idea above…I’d even prefer Herremans out at RT when he comes back if we want to keep Stacy at guard…I just don’t trust Justice as a starter, and I don’t really think Dunlap is a serviceable back-up…our tackle depth is weak!
"What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."- Sheldon Brown on his pounding of Reggie Bush in the '06 Playoffs
by jalarsen1 on Sep 11, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently the 4th mysterious team interested in Runyan was the Bills, just saw it on PFT a minute ago.
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by southjersey89 on Sep 10, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah he’s supposedly already on his way there. We all know that they need some OLine help. Hopefully he holds out for Reids decision.
In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
-Theodore Roosevelt
by Eaglesgrl5 on Sep 10, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully...
he signs with the eagles. But if not, maybe he can give TO an earful all season in buffalo.
by Johnny G on Sep 10, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know...
that if the Eagles give him even a fair offer he’ll be back here – I doubt he really wants to go anywhere else. Step up and make this happen Mr. “We have the best roster in the NFL”!!!
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by thefantasyknowitall on Sep 10, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only fits im the 69th response
I have been praying for this move
Big Jon back in Philly is great news, hope he gets a deal!
RIP JJ
by MeanGreen5 on Sep 10, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bringing Runyan back is a no brainer
With the line being in turmoil, why not bring him back? It just makes good sense at this time. And u know u will get everything the man has on every play unlike the flabby guy they have playing on left side or the wacky lazy guy on right .
by TIRED OF WAITING on Sep 11, 2009 6:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UPDATE: Shawn Doesn't Practice Friday
Surprise, Surprise… Shawn didn’t practice today.
by Smitty2K3 on Sep 11, 2009 12:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At this point...
We need to hope for two things:
1) No one signs Jon prior to Sunday. (Because we know the Eagle’s aren’t stupid enough to do that if they can wait 3 more days so that they don’t have to guarantee his contract)
2) No other OT’s get hurt this weekend.
2b) No OL’s struggle bad this weekend.
If one of 2 or 2b happen, Jon’s price tag will go up and that will decrease the chances of us signing him.
The way Shawn’s back continues to flare up… I don’t see the reasoning for NOT signing Big Jon after this weekend. Do you?
And I don’t wanna hear “well Jon isn’t 100%.” Jon wasn’t close to 100% last year in the playoffs and look how well we played. I’d take Jon at 75% over a lot of guys at 100%. You disagree?
by Smitty2K3 on Sep 11, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want a guy that wants to play football.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
by Bye, Dawk :( on Sep 11, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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