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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[WilliamTheIrish]

hicks.

[DBOSHO]

wheres Tauscher?

[WilliamTheIrish]

Originally Posted by petegz28

We aren't far from being a decent offense. A good RT would be one of the final pieces we need to make that happen.

If he told us to **** off then **** him.

We are light years from being a decent offense.

Runyon might be a step in the right direction. The rest of the OLine is still pretty horrible.

Adding Runyon gives us how many wins?

[WilliamTheIrish]

Originally Posted by DBOSHO

the guy is out of work . he should take what he can get

It explains pretty clearly why he hasn't signed.

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.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by petegz28

We aren't far from being a decent offense. A good RT would be one of the final pieces we need to make that happen.

If he told us to **** off then **** him.

Not addressing RT:

Our interior linemen are garbage. We don't have a starting caliber TE, RB, #2-3 WRs, or FB.

And we don't know if we have anything more than #2-4 QBs on the roster.

All this aside, the offense is really close.

[TheGuardian]

Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

We are light years from being a decent offense.

Runyon might be a step in the right direction. The rest of the OLine is still pretty horrible.

Adding Runyon gives us how many wins?

Light years? No.

And a solid RT that solidifies the edge could give you as many as 3 or 4 more wins because now your quarterback can set up in the pocket and go through his reads and make better decisions. Football is generally a chain reaction and when you look at this teams biggest problem it's protection from the right side. It doesn't matter if you have Tom Brady back there if he's getting his ass kicked on every drop back.

A solid right tackle could be the difference from this team being 4-12 to 8-8.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Light years? No.

And a solid RT that solidifies the edge could give you as many as 3 or 4 more wins because now your quarterback can set up in the pocket and go through his reads and make better decisions. Football is generally a chain reaction and when you look at this teams biggest problem it's protection from the right side. It doesn't matter if you have Tom Brady back there if he's getting his ass kicked on every drop back.

A solid right tackle could be the difference from this team being 4-12 to 8-8.

You forget that Mark Castle has no one to throw the ball to.

[Skip Towne]

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Light years? No.

And a solid RT that solidifies the edge could give you as many as 3 or 4 more wins because now your quarterback can set up in the pocket and go through his reads and make better decisions. Football is generally a chain reaction and when you look at this teams biggest problem it's protection from the right side. It doesn't matter if you have Tom Brady back there if he's getting his ass kicked on every drop back.

A solid right tackle could be the difference from this team being 4-12 to 8-8.

This board won't tolerate 8-8

[TheGuardian]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

You forget that Mark Castle has no one to throw the ball to.

That Rison fella will catch some passez you wait.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Light years? No.

And a solid RT that solidifies the edge could give you as many as 3 or 4 more wins because now your quarterback can set up in the pocket and go through his reads and make better decisions. Football is generally a chain reaction and when you look at this teams biggest problem it's protection from the right side. It doesn't matter if you have Tom Brady back there if he's getting his ass kicked on every drop back.

A solid right tackle could be the difference from this team being 4-12 to 8-8.

What pocket?

The center and RG are getting abused.

Getting serviceable play from the RT in only part of the equation, and isn't likely to amount much in the win column.

It might keep us from going through 3 QB's instead of 2, but until the other 2 weak spots are addressed, it's not going to matter much. Guys are still pressuring the QB up the middle.

[DBOSHO]

if we had a capable #2 wr and a good R T we would be a pretty good offense. we have a qb who can make all the throws when he has time, we have 2 pretty good rbs, and a reciever who is close to being elite. sounds similar to atlanta of last year to me.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

You forget that Mark Castle has no one to throw the ball to.

As I said, I really think some people are going to be surprised by Bradley, and whoever ends up in the slot is going to benefit from that.
If our QB can get any time to throw, I think there will be targets.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

What pocket?

The center and RG are getting abused.

Getting serviceable play from the RT in only part of the equation, and isn't likely to amount much in the win column.

It might keep us from going through 3 QB's instead of 2, but until the other 2 weak spots are addressed, it's not going to matter much. Guys are still pressuring the QB up the middle.

The only good thing that I can see happening from getting Runyan to play RT.....is that Ndukwe can move to RG where I think he's better suited. We still need to find a replacement for Niswanger though. That dude is ****ing garbage.

[Mr. Krab]

Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

We are light years from being a decent offense.

Runyon might be a step in the right direction. The rest of the OLine is still pretty horrible.

Adding Runyon gives us how many wins?

I disagree. It depends on how well Runyon plays.

a good RT and #2 wr opens up the passing game to a decent level. A decent passing game opens up the running game to a decent level. Especially for Charles who could run draws and screens off the passing game.

This makes the offense decent

A decent offense takes some pressure off of a defense with some potiential to be decent.

I contest that a quality RT and a decent #2 receiver makes us a competitive team. Not ready for the playoffs, but competitive.

At least we wouldn't be a joke if we added 2 quality players at RT and WR.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by Skip Towne

This board won't tolerate 8-8

I would JIMP if we won 8 games.