Chiefs Andy Reid seems to think all Tackles are created equal . . . - Page 2

TomBarndtsTwin · 05-02-2013, 10:16 PM

If history is any indication, Andy Reid seems to value an elite Right Tackle just as much as an elite Left Tackle:

Eagles make OT Runyan highest-paid lineman ever

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Posted: Monday February 14, 2000 08:30 PM

Jon Runyan rejected a six-year deal from the Tennessee Titans. Ezra O. Shaw/Allsport
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia Eagles broke ground on a $25 million practice facility and signed a $30 million free agent Monday.

Jon Runyan, a 6-foot-7, 330-pound right tackle, became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history when he signed a 6-year, $30 million deal. Runyan, 26, leaves the AFC Champion Tennessee Titans for an Eagles team that is coming off a 5-11 season.

"It was going to take something to get me out of Tennessee and here I am," Runyan said. "There's a great feeling around here. The team is moving in the right direction. They stepped up and made the decision easy on the business end."

Runyan, who arrived in Philadelphia late Saturday night, said all along his decision would come down to money. Runyan's agent, Ben Dogra, said Tennessee offered him a six-year deal in excess of the $27 million package Cleveland gave to free-agent tackle Orlando Brown last year. However, the Eagles' offer is significantly more front-end loaded.

"There was no bidding war," Dogra said, adding that the Eagles initial offer was lower than the Titans'. "Tennessee had an offer to make him the highest paid lineman. We asked them if they would move on their offer. They probably called our bluff, thinking they would be bidding against themselves."

Runyan received a $6 million signing bonus and will get an additional $3.5 million if he is on the roster Feb. 21. His base salary for the 2000 season is $500,000. Runyan will count $5 million against the salary cap this year. He will earn $3.5 million in 2001-03. His salary increases to $4.5 in 2004 and $5.5 million in 2005. A Pro Bowl clause could make the final year worth $6.5 million.

"He's the best right tackle in football, bar none," Eagles coach Andy Reid said. "Everything starts with the offensive line. Having that philosophy, he is a key ingredient. He's a big part of this."

Runyan, a four-year veteran, played for three, 8-8 Titans teams prior to Tennessee's Super Bowl run this year. He believes there are similarities between his former team and his new team.

"I feel comfortable here," Runyan said. "They have a great, young quarterback [Donovan McNabb], a good running back [Duce Staley] and a solid defense. It's hard to turn down."

Runyan will team with 6-foot-7, 350-pound left tackle Tra Thomas to give the Eagles formidable bookend tackles. He helps solidify an offensive line unit that has not played well consistently since the early 1980s. The last offensive lineman to represent the Eagles in the Pro Bowl was Jerry Sisemore in 1982. Runyan also allows the Eagles to address other needs, namely wide receiver and defensive line, with the No. 6 pick in April's draft.

"This is obviously a position we feel secure at," Reid said. "Does it mean we won't take another lineman in the draft? No."

Runyan was scheduled to leave Philadelphia on Sunday. However, he decided to stay another day as a good faith gesture to prove he was serious about the Eagles. The team has been burned by free agents in the past who used their visit to Philadelphia as a bargaining tool. Dogra said he had not scheduled any other visits for Runyan though several teams are believed to have expressed interest.

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Just thought this was interesting to read so many years later . . . .

Some food for thought . . . . or discussion . . .

ChiefBoyRDEE · 05-03-2013, 04:48 AM

yep, he values both, the Eagles had good O lines until the last few years when the two pro bowl tackles (Tra Thomas / Jon Runyan) ended their careers and injuries beat up the rest ; he went out and got Jason Peters to replace one and he was awesome until he went down last year

AR will always value big O linemen and OTs in general

ILChief · 05-03-2013, 05:43 AM

Everyone knows all you need is the 15 th best LT and four fat guys from the Golden Corral on your OL /CP

Rasputin · 05-03-2013, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ILChief

Everyone knows all you need is the 15 th best LT and four fat guys from the Golden Corral on your OL /CP

Doesn't excuse not having or trying to find an elite quarterback. Getting one from the draft is a good place to start.

Messier · 05-03-2013, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Doesn't excuse not having or trying to find an elite quarterback. Getting one from the draft is a good place to start.

There are no elite QBs in this draft.

King_Chief_Fan · 05-03-2013, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ILChief

Everyone knows all you need is the 15 th best LT and four fat guys from the Golden Corral on your OL /CP

Marcellus · 05-03-2013, 06:13 AM

Barry Richardson...all that needs to be said

Rasputin · 05-03-2013, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Messier

There are no elite QBs in this draft.

That haven't been develop yet. Some of them could surprise people if when get the opportunity.

ChiefRocka · 05-03-2013, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

That haven't been develop yet. Some of them could surprise people if when get the opportunity.

Enter Tyler Bray, undrafted and rocket armed.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 05-03-2013, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Messier

There are no elite QBs in this draft.

Thank you Miss Cleo! Got those powerball numbers too?
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Hog's Gone Fishin · 05-03-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bump

we do kind of underrate a good RT. honestly, its like do we forget the days of I-65? and all those ****ed tards that kept ****ing up and we were yelling at the TV being all like "GOD DAMNIT JORDAN BLACK DIE IN A FIRE"

Really though, pass rushers are coming at all angles these days, Justin Houston eats right tackles for breakfast on a weekly basis. It's not a bad idea to value the position a little more.

Right on. So much pass rush is coming from the RT side I just don't understand why people say RT shouldn't ge t paid like LT

KCrockaholic · 05-03-2013, 10:13 AM

Setsuna · 05-03-2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Messier

There are no elite QBs in this draft.

That's ignorant.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 05-03-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Setsuna

That's ignorant.

Suprised?
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Direckshun · 05-03-2013, 01:41 PM

To be fair, this OL is locked the **** down, and should perform to Reid's liking.

LT: Albert, Stephenson
LG: Allen, Schwartz
C: Hudson, Kush
RG: Asamoah, Schwartz
RT: Fisher, Stephenson

That line is set.

So let's focus on QB, WR, DL, and passrushers. PLEASE.

**HemiEd** · 05-03-2013, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Messier

There are no elite QBs in this draft.

2014? How do we know that already?

05-02-2013, 10:16 PM
TomBarndtsTwin MVP Join Date: Mar 2013 Casino cash: $2469883	Andy Reid seems to think all Tackles are created equal . . . If history is any indication, Andy Reid seems to value an elite Right Tackle just as much as an elite Left Tackle: Eagles make OT Runyan highest-paid lineman ever Click here for more on this story Posted: Monday February 14, 2000 08:30 PM Jon Runyan rejected a six-year deal from the Tennessee Titans. Ezra O. Shaw/Allsport PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia Eagles broke ground on a $25 million practice facility and signed a $30 million free agent Monday. Jon Runyan, a 6-foot-7, 330-pound right tackle, became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history when he signed a 6-year, $30 million deal. Runyan, 26, leaves the AFC Champion Tennessee Titans for an Eagles team that is coming off a 5-11 season. "It was going to take something to get me out of Tennessee and here I am," Runyan said. "There's a great feeling around here. The team is moving in the right direction. They stepped up and made the decision easy on the business end." Runyan, who arrived in Philadelphia late Saturday night, said all along his decision would come down to money. Runyan's agent, Ben Dogra, said Tennessee offered him a six-year deal in excess of the $27 million package Cleveland gave to free-agent tackle Orlando Brown last year. However, the Eagles' offer is significantly more front-end loaded. "There was no bidding war," Dogra said, adding that the Eagles initial offer was lower than the Titans'. "Tennessee had an offer to make him the highest paid lineman. We asked them if they would move on their offer. They probably called our bluff, thinking they would be bidding against themselves." Runyan received a $6 million signing bonus and will get an additional $3.5 million if he is on the roster Feb. 21. His base salary for the 2000 season is $500,000. Runyan will count $5 million against the salary cap this year. He will earn $3.5 million in 2001-03. His salary increases to $4.5 in 2004 and $5.5 million in 2005. A Pro Bowl clause could make the final year worth $6.5 million. "He's the best right tackle in football, bar none," Eagles coach Andy Reid said. "Everything starts with the offensive line. Having that philosophy, he is a key ingredient. He's a big part of this." Runyan, a four-year veteran, played for three, 8-8 Titans teams prior to Tennessee's Super Bowl run this year. He believes there are similarities between his former team and his new team. "I feel comfortable here," Runyan said. "They have a great, young quarterback [Donovan McNabb], a good running back [Duce Staley] and a solid defense. It's hard to turn down." Runyan will team with 6-foot-7, 350-pound left tackle Tra Thomas to give the Eagles formidable bookend tackles. He helps solidify an offensive line unit that has not played well consistently since the early 1980s. The last offensive lineman to represent the Eagles in the Pro Bowl was Jerry Sisemore in 1982. Runyan also allows the Eagles to address other needs, namely wide receiver and defensive line, with the No. 6 pick in April's draft. "This is obviously a position we feel secure at," Reid said. "Does it mean we won't take another lineman in the draft? No." Runyan was scheduled to leave Philadelphia on Sunday. However, he decided to stay another day as a good faith gesture to prove he was serious about the Eagles. The team has been burned by free agents in the past who used their visit to Philadelphia as a bargaining tool. Dogra said he had not scheduled any other visits for Runyan though several teams are believed to have expressed interest. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foo..._ap/?mobile=no Just thought this was interesting to read so many years later . . . . Some food for thought . . . . or discussion . . .
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ChiefBoyRDEE Dark Lord Join Date: Jan 2013 Casino cash: $10004900	yep, he values both, the Eagles had good O lines until the last few years when the two pro bowl tackles (Tra Thomas / Jon Runyan) ended their careers and injuries beat up the rest ; he went out and got Jason Peters to replace one and he was awesome until he went down last year AR will always value big O linemen and OTs in general __________________ it ain't over until the fat man burns a timeout
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Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2103447	To be fair, this OL is locked the **** down, and should perform to Reid's liking. LT: Albert, Stephenson LG: Allen, Schwartz C: Hudson, Kush RG: Asamoah, Schwartz RT: Fisher, Stephenson That line is set. So let's focus on QB, WR, DL, and passrushers. PLEASE.
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