Chiefs 16 hours to sign Runyan

**AustinChief** · 09-11-2009, 03:06 PM

OK, if we sign Runyan in the next 24 hours his salary for 2009 is guaranteed. If we haven't signed him by then, I fully expect him to sign with the Eagles.

After working out for three teams, he expected some swelling in his knee but has reported no change and feels with 1 week of practice(to get his timing down) he would be ready to start.

So, would you sign him NOW to avoid another team getting him ... BUT take the risk that he gets a paycheck and never contibutes...

Titty Meat · 09-11-2009, 03:07 PM

Do you have an inside source Austin? Your scenario makes sense. I wouldn't sign him reguardless, 35 year old coming off microfracture surgery. Did Scott Wells from Green Bay get signed?

rambleonthruthefog · 09-11-2009, 03:08 PM

money we got, a RT we don't. sign him.

rageeumr · 09-11-2009, 03:08 PM

It's pretty easy for me to say "sign now". It's not my money.

**AustinChief** · 09-11-2009, 03:09 PM

This is all based on an assumption that we haven't offered anything yet... we very well could have offered and he is the one pushing back to the last minute to get the best deal... a very distinct possibility.

**the Talking Can** · 09-11-2009, 03:10 PM

isn't he likely to sign with the eagles regardless?

knows the team, the system, the qb, coach, plus they'll compete for post season....

'Hamas' Jenkins · 09-11-2009, 03:10 PM

It won't hurt our cap either way, but the only thing that matters is whether or not he can move. I just can't imagine a 36 year old man being able to recover from microfracture surgery and make a meaningful contribution to an NFL team. It's a damned tough procedure to come back from at 26, let alone with a decade tacked on.

**AustinChief** · 09-11-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

It won't hurt our cap either way, but the only thing that matters is whether or not he can move. I just can't imagine a 36 year old man being able to recover from microfracture surgery and make a meaningful contribution to an NFL team. It's a damned tough procedure to come back from at 26, let alone with a decade tacked on.

I would tend to agree here... but all the sources I have seen have said he is moving fine... better than he was playing through the injury last year. I was more worried about the after effects from his workouts... but with no swelling after three workouts... I am sold.

**AustinChief** · 09-11-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

isn't he likely to sign with the eagles regardless?

knows the team, the system, the qb, coach, plus they'll compete for post season....

I think he will sign with them if no one gives him a sweet enough guaranteed offer... I honestly think we could get him now if we pressured enough.

Valiant · 09-11-2009, 03:13 PM

If he can pass a physical sign him now we have the money to blow..

But, adding him willnot get us to the playoffs..

stumppy · 09-11-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinChief

This is all based on an assumption that we haven't offered anything yet... we very well could have offered and he is the one pushing back to the last minute to get the best deal... a very distinct possibility.

I think thats the situation right now. No reason why he wouldn't check with all the teams interested and get the best deal possible.

soundmind · 09-11-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

isn't he likely to sign with the eagles regardless?

knows the team, the system, the qb, coach, plus they'll compete for post season....

Exactly. If he has a few interested parties, and is being courted by a couple teams....can't expect him to come here. I'd show up in KC over Buffalo, but if Philly is interested, see quoted post. Unless he's had really bad experiences in PHI, expect him to return there.

**the Talking Can** · 09-11-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinChief

I think he will sign with them if no one gives him a sweet enough guaranteed offer... I honestly think we could get him now if we pressured enough.

you think he'd rather play for a new 4-12 team than a familiar 12-4 team, for a million bucks?

i mean, of course, money may be his only concern, but i can't see why he would want to play for us under any circumstance if philly is an option....we'll see

sedated · 09-11-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

adding him willnot get us to the playoffs..

it might help keep our QB from getting decapitated

sedated · 09-11-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

you think he'd rather play for a new 4-12 team than a familiar 12-4 team, for a million bucks?

i mean, of course, money may be his only concern, but i can't see why he would want to play for us under any circumstance if philly is an option....we'll see

according to his quote, money IS his only concern.

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AustinChief Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Austin Casino cash: $-594998	16 hours to sign Runyan OK, if we sign Runyan in the next 24 hours his salary for 2009 is guaranteed. If we haven't signed him by then, I fully expect him to sign with the Eagles. After working out for three teams, he expected some swelling in his knee but has reported no change and feels with 1 week of practice(to get his timing down) he would be ready to start. So, would you sign him NOW to avoid another team getting him ... BUT take the risk that he gets a paycheck and never contibutes...
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