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!
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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.
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.
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
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
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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Sign him...
if he’s healthy.
If he’s healthy, I don’t see anything negative coming out of signing him after week 1.
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
The Justice Experiment
I considered that over back when Ware used him as a swinging door on his way to 5 sacks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Andrews injury was reported on WIP..
as an injured vagina back.
I’m about done with Andrews.
Bye, Big Stew and JJ :(
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
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.
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
HA
and of course that will lead to lower back problems. Its an ugly cycle.
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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 :(
Apparently the 4th mysterious team interested in Runyan was the Bills, just saw it on PFT a minute ago.
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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
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
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
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?
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