Football Runyan signs with SD

**BossChief** · 11-25-2009, 12:09 AM

I hope he has plenty of rust come sunday.

http://www.chargers.com/news/article...c-fc13b90b6825

Runyan pleased to find perfect opportunity

Casey Pearce

Posted Nov 24, 2009

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Newly-signed Chargers offensive tackle Jon Runyan had to be patient, but Tuesday he found a great fit.

After opportunities to find a new home came and went prior to the start of the 2009 season, veteran offensive tackle Jon Runyan was content to be patient and wait for the perfect situation.

That came Tuesday in the form of a first-place team suddenly in need of help at tackle due to injuries. Runyan, a 13-year veteran who had started 192-consecutive games before the Eagles released him this spring, signed a one-year contract with the Chargers.

“It’s unfortunate that a lot of times it takes an injury to get in a position like this, but once the beginning of the season passed, this is the kind of situation I was looking for,” Runyan said. “I was fortunate enough that it worked out here. It’s the right time and right situation and I felt comfortable doing it.”

Runyan (6-7, 330) will fill the roster spot of Jeromey Clary, who will be placed on “Reserve-Injured” Tuesday. Runyan underwent microfracture surgery on his right knee in February but believes he’s physically ready to get back at it. He’ll practice with the Chargers Wednesday as they begin preparations for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs.

“I’m probably in the best shape I’ve been in in 10 years,” Runyan said. “I’ve been training that much. It’s my personality; when I do it outside of the football facility, I tend to overdo it. It’s a little more relaxed when you’re in the building all the time. I’ve been going four or five days a week for the past nine months so I’m there (physically).”

General Manager A.J. Smith lauded Runyan’s physical presence and said that the veteran “will be added to the mix” at offensive tackle.

“We are very fortunate that a player of Jon’s experience and ability was available at this time,” Smith said. “He is an outstanding competitor and I have always admired the physical, nasty approach he brings to the field every game.”

In 13 NFL seasons, Runyan has appeared in 223 games, including 21 playoff contests, five conference championship games and two Super Bowls. He began his career with the Houston Oilers and holds the distinction of being the only active NFL player who spent time with the franchise before its move to Tennessee. After four seasons in Houston/Nashville, Runyan signed with Philadelphia where he was a fixture at right tackle for nine seasons. He’ll spent Tuesday night immersing himself in the Chargers’ playbook as he tries to quickly pick up the offense.

“It’s a foreign language,” Runyan said. “But the basis of football is all the same. It’s just a matter of making that transition in your mind. I’m ready to get to work on it.”

ncCHIEFfan · 11-25-2009, 12:22 AM

Are the Chargers in a position where he is the starter?

**Easy 6** · 11-25-2009, 12:27 AM

I know he is a pro who undoubtedly has the NFL awareness, skill & competitive fire that it takes to earn the title 'Stud'... but with the wear & tear, he might be the eggo's A-List Kyle Turley.

It was very tempting to want him here, but IMO cooler heads prevailed.

58-4ever · 11-25-2009, 12:29 AM

they smell the division title. Let's beat their ass...

**TinyEvel** · 11-25-2009, 12:35 AM

BEAT THE BOLTS!

**KcMizzou** · 11-25-2009, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 58-4ever

they smell the division title. Let's beat their ass...

Hopefully they're feelin' fat and happy.

It's not like a bad Chiefs team hasn't given them all they could handle before.

keg in kc · 11-25-2009, 12:38 AM

I'd feel better about it if they hadn't completely destroyed our asses a month ago, and they're playing better now than they were then.

Sure-Oz · 11-25-2009, 12:38 AM

Chris Chambers should be ready to make some plays sunday

InChiefsHeaven · 11-25-2009, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I'd feel better about it if they hadn't completely destroyed our asses a month ago, and they're playing better now than they were then.

We have no business sniffing victory in this game...which is why we will kick the shit out of the Bolts...

**Gadzooks** · 11-25-2009, 08:28 AM

According to Bronco Billy "The Chargers will give Runyan some time to get ready to play. For the time being, Brandyn Dombrowski is slated to play for Clary".
So your Chiefs will be spared from facing our new 6-7, 330lb monster.

beach tribe · 11-25-2009, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gadzooks

According to Bronco Billy "The Chargers will give Runyan some time to get ready to play. For the time being, Brandyn Dombrowski is slated to play for Clary".
So your Chiefs will be spared from facing our new 6-7, 330lb shell of a former player who couldn't make an opening day roster.

Fixed it for ya. Details.

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