the ULTIMATE Jon Runyan thread. (Runyan in KC for a workout...)

[MMXcalibur]

This thread is a combination of the following 3 threads...

AUSTINCHIEF- *************************************
ok, I have mentioned before that I would love to see Runyan in KC...

I decided to start my own thread about it... because... well... I can.

So, here are my reasons why...

#1 all the obvious reasons... he is a pro bowler, proven player, definite upgrade, etc etc

#2 another fairly obvious one... Ndukwe would be better used at RG and this would let him move there.

#3 now we get to the good stuff... ON THE FIELD he is a nasty, mean, dirty S.O.B.

#4 OFF THE FIELD, he is a stand up guy, nice etc...

IF he can give us 2 solid years, he is well worth the investment until we can groom someone to replace him... MOST IMPORTANTLY he sets a perfect example of what our linemen of the future should aspire to be.

KCtotheSB*****************************************
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ready-to-roll/

Runyan is ready to roll
Posted by Mike Florio on September 8, 2009 1:33 PM ET
As the regular season approaches, a guy who has been on the field every Sunday since 1997 still doesn't have a job.

But, by all indications, he will soon.

Per a league source, tackle Jon Runyan has been cleared to play after offseason microfracture surgery to repair an injured knee.

We're told that three teams are interested in Runyan. According to the source, Runyan rejected an opportunity to sign a contract last week because he didn't want to play for the team in question.

Oakland Raiders? We're looking at you.

Given the rule that guarantees a vested veteran's salary if he's on the Week One roster, look for Runyan to do a deal after the first games are played.

But if there are multiple teams in the mix, the one that's willing to step up and sign him now could be the one to get him.

Except for the Raiders.

I imagine we're one of the three teams that are interested, but were we the one team Runyan told to "**** off."?

BigEd*****************************************
Runyan in KC for a workout

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[Kylo Ren]

Is he a RT, LT or both? What's his natural position? What's his best position?

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Micjones

Could be Turk.

Thigpen is the better option, but I think you're right. I hope we sign this guy. A pork chop is a pork chop. Especially when you're surrounded by a bunch of tofu.

[Mr. Krab]

Originally Posted by John_Wayne

Is he a RT, LT or both? What's his natural position? What's his best position?

Pure Right tackle and a nasty one at that.

[colt459]

Found this poll from Espn given to players about a year ago.

sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?page=hotread7/seifert
(can't hyperlink yet....)
Here is the part about John Runyan

Tennessee cornerback Cortland Finnegan would prefer to avoid Eagles offensive tackle Jon Runyan (above). "He's a nasty player," Finnegan says of the 6-7, 330-pound Runyan.
Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan is regarded as a fearless player, aggressive in coverage and against the run. Ask him about a nightmare scenario, and it doesn't take him long to come up with one involving a notorious Philadelphia Eagles tandem.
"A screen with Jon Runyan with [Brian] Westbrook behind him," he said. "One-on-one with Runyan with Westbrook behind him for a touchdown. Oh my goodness. I know I am going to have to go through him if it's for a touchdown. I'm just thinking about what body part I am going to use that could be injured. Shoulder? Neck? Back? Those three things I would be highly worried about with Runyan.

"I think if you go low on Runyan, he may drop the knee somewhere. So I think you have to stay high and just let him baptize you. That's probably what I would do. You know when you go backwards and your head hits first and you wake up as if somebody baptized you or blessed you? I think that would be Runyan right there, all day, every day."
Philadelphia's Runyan, the only active player in the league who suited up for the Houston Oilers, is in his 13th season. Finnegan has played against the Eagles only once, his rookie season in 2006, and encountered Runyan just once in that game.
"He plays the game at a high level, he's a nasty player," Finnegan said of the 6-7, 330-pound Runyan. "He got his hands on me when we played Philly and he threw me about 25 yards away from the play, and the play wasn't even around me. So I just know if he got his hands on me and he was the lead blocker on a screen that it could be detrimental to my health."

[Mr. Arrowhead]

Originally Posted by John_Wayne

Is he a RT, LT or both? What's his natural position? What's his best position?

RT

[Kylo Ren]

Originally Posted by Red Coater

Wonder who is gonna get released. if we do sign him.

One of our 10 LBs.

[ct]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

LJ isn't even close to Michael Turner. Maybe Tina, but not Michael.

More like Ike, not Tina. Yea that's right, I said it.

[Micjones]

Originally Posted by colt459

Found this poll from Espn given to players about a year ago.

sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?page=hotread7/seifert
(can't hyperlink yet....)
Here is the part about John Runyan

Tennessee cornerback Cortland Finnegan would prefer to avoid Eagles offensive tackle Jon Runyan (above). "He's a nasty player," Finnegan says of the 6-7, 330-pound Runyan.
Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan is regarded as a fearless player, aggressive in coverage and against the run. Ask him about a nightmare scenario, and it doesn't take him long to come up with one involving a notorious Philadelphia Eagles tandem.
"A screen with Jon Runyan with [Brian] Westbrook behind him," he said. "One-on-one with Runyan with Westbrook behind him for a touchdown. Oh my goodness. I know I am going to have to go through him if it's for a touchdown. I'm just thinking about what body part I am going to use that could be injured. Shoulder? Neck? Back? Those three things I would be highly worried about with Runyan.

"I think if you go low on Runyan, he may drop the knee somewhere. So I think you have to stay high and just let him baptize you. That's probably what I would do. You know when you go backwards and your head hits first and you wake up as if somebody baptized you or blessed you? I think that would be Runyan right there, all day, every day."
Philadelphia's Runyan, the only active player in the league who suited up for the Houston Oilers, is in his 13th season. Finnegan has played against the Eagles only once, his rookie season in 2006, and encountered Runyan just once in that game.
"He plays the game at a high level, he's a nasty player," Finnegan said of the 6-7, 330-pound Runyan. "He got his hands on me when we played Philly and he threw me about 25 yards away from the play, and the play wasn't even around me. So I just know if he got his hands on me and he was the lead blocker on a screen that it could be detrimental to my health."

Damn Cortland. Shine shoes much?

[doomy3]

Let's get him signed. He has been a productive player in the league. I'm sure he is close to done, but if he can buy us at least a year so we can look at the OL again next offseason, I'm all for it.

Not to mention, having a veteran that has had success in the league could be good for guys like O'Calligan and Richardson.

[Reerun_KC]

Great, now we will have more holes in the line for LJ to fall over in...

[Titty Meat]

Theres no reason to carry 4 QBs and only 8 linemen

[ChiefMojo]

I would keep Goff as a back-up if Ike beat him out. Does anyone know if Alleman is challenging Niswanger?

[Kylo Ren]

LT - Albert, O'Callahan
RT - Runyan, Ndukwe
PS - Richardson

Now that would be pretty good.

[Red Coater]

so our O line should be ok. or decent

[JuicesFlowing]