Chiefs the ULTIMATE Jon Runyan thread. (Runyan in KC for a workout...) - Page 12

MMXcalibur · 05:08 PM

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/

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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

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...ut-runyan.html

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-08-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Coater

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

Does it really matter?

**bevischief** · 09-08-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Arrowhead

very much this

WilliamTheIrish · 09-08-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

http://uk.hosted.stats.com/fb/player...am=21&page=enc

7 sacks allowed last year.....not great...

Think of the quality of division opponents he lined up against last season.

BigRock · 09-08-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg

Question: Has there been anyone we that was brought in for a look that we found out about that didn't sign?

Toomer - Check
Lelie - Check
Runyan - Check?

They worked out Marty Booker and some others back during minicamps who never got signed. Then there were guys like Engram who were here and left and didn't actually sign until a few weeks later, though that probably wouldn't happen with Runyan.

**bevischief** · 09-08-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I'd keep Goff as a reserve Lineman, but I tend to agree.

**bevischief** · 09-08-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyetony

Exactly. This offense will make 0 progress if we have to revert back to a third string QB running the offense.

tonyetony · 09-08-2009, 04:06 PM

If we signed him today how long do you think it will take to get him on the field?

CoMoChief · 09-08-2009, 04:08 PM

IF he's healthy......

Of course it would suck if this turned into another Kyle Turley situation.

Micjones · 09-08-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRock

You have to consider that he played most of the season on the knee injury he needed the surgery for. It wasn't like he blew out his knee all of a sudden, it was an ongoing problem he dealt with.

But with that in mind, I don't think it should be a huge surprise if he doesn't pass his physical.

He was just medically cleared, no?

BigRock · 09-08-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

He was just medically cleared, no?

He was cleared by his doctors to practice and such. But I haven't heard of him taking any physicals with teams yet. He's in his mid 30's with bad knees coming off microfracture surgery, I'm just saying it shouldn't be a shock if he doesn't check out.

**AustinChief** · 09-08-2009, 04:13 PM

Quotes from Strahan and Runyan

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"Holds a lot," said Strahan of Runyan, laughing. "Extremely strong. Competitive, and probably the one guy that I've played who probably stokes my fire just about more than anyone else." "It's not holding until it gets called," Runyan countered. "You can't hold him anyway, because I think his jersey is painted on."

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"The biggest thing," Runyan said, "is to get hands on people. I have athletic ability, but I'm not the most athletic tackle out there. I was big in math and sciences in school; those things came easy to me. I just play the geometry game, play the angles, get in front of them and take away their angles."

R&GHomer · 09-08-2009, 04:13 PM

How extensive was the knee injury? Dude is what 36? I don't give a shit, if he's an upgrade sign his ass and move dooky to RG. Dare I say it.... This gives me hope

Edit: Say what you will about Pioli, but at least he's trying to fix a glaring weakness! Peterson would be sitting on his sorry ass pretending everything was just peachy.

Micjones · 09-08-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRock

He was cleared by his doctors to practice and such. But I haven't heard of him taking any physicals with teams yet. He's in his mid 30's with bad knees coming off microfracture surgery, I'm just saying it shouldn't be a shock if he doesn't check out.

Gotcha. I thought maybe he might've already been tested out...

orange · 09-08-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinChief

... MOST IMPORTANTLY he sets a perfect example of what our linemen of the future should aspire to be.

Old and brokedown?

chiefzilla1501 · 09-08-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KCtotheSB

At this time of year, you've really got to lower your expectations. There's a reason a lot of these players have been cut and are still available....You're just going to have to deal with the fact that every player coming in isn't flawless.

Personally, I applaud Pioli's efforts at trying to shore up a glaring problem area in the efforts of not having our brand new mint QB in a bodybag by Week 2. It's a "quick fix", but again.....Week 1 is 5 days away.

Yup. Keep in mind that the Eagles have a long, long, long history of not signing players over 30.

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