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

[CaliforniaChief]

I know it had been widely reported that Runyan was in town, but Pioli did confirm that in his interview on 810 this morning. Also cut off a question about making the roster better in the next few weeks and said "absolutely".

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

I know it had been widely reported that Runyan was in town,

Do you mean AGAIN or just when he was in KC for the workout?

[CaliforniaChief]

Originally Posted by Frankie

Do you mean AGAIN or just when he was in KC for the workout?

No, he's been in KC one time. That was what had been widely reported and believed to be true. I was just confirming that straight from Scott Pioli's own interview this AM.

[tonyetony]

Bump

Looks like Winston Justice played well enough that we have a decent chance of being his main option now.

Link

http://www.mcall.com/sports/football...,1843117.story

[ChiefGator]

It seems like, if we are interested, we would sign him in the next 24 hours. I guess we'll find out soon.

[carlos3652]

Okay gang, he will sign in the next 48 hrs. The deal is done. Signed - Pioli, Hartwell and Shanahan.

[booger]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...andrews-on-ir/

The eagles put shawn andrews on IR.

[Bill Lundberg]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...visit-to-make/

Runyan has another visit to make

Posted by Mike Florio on September 15, 2009 10:14 AM ET
The placement of Eagles right tackle Shawn Andrews on injured reserve has sparked obvious, and thus rampant, speculation that long-time fixture Jon Runyan will be rejoining the team.

Per a league source, however, Runyan will be making no decisions until after making at least one more visit.

Runyan, who had offseason microfracture surgery, already has visited the Chiefs and the Bills, and Runyan has worked out for the Eagles.

There also has been no negotiation to date between the Eagles and Runyan on a possible contract. Of course, that could change quickly.

Another option could be veteran Damion McIntosh, who as we reported last night is visiting the Seahawks today.

[Marco Polo]

Please let them sign McIntosh and we get Runyan. Please!

[Mr. Laz]

Well ... it might 1 of 3 things.

1. Runyan's workout sucked so nobody is interested.
2. Runyan is asking for crazy money
3. Runyan already knows where he wants to go and is just trying to market a price for that team.

Doesn't look good for Runyan becoming a chief.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Laz

Well ... it might 1 of 3 things.

1. Runyan's workout sucked so nobody is interested.
2. Runyan is asking for crazy money
3. Runyan already knows where he wants to go and is just trying to market a price for that team.

Doesn't look good for Runyan becoming a chief.

Combination of #1 and #2 IMO.

[Just Passin' By]

Follow up from PFT says the Eagles aren't planning to sign him right now:

According to Bob Brookover of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Eagles are reportedly so impressed with right tackle Winston Justice's play that they do not feel the need to sign free agent Jon Runyan at this point.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...o-sign-runyan/

[yashi]

You know, by process of elimination we seem to be the obvious favorites to sign Runyan.

- He's not going to sign with a team unless he will be starting. The Eagles are happy with Justice's play and have no intention of signing him now.
- He's strictly a right tackle. Buffalo fans seem to be saying that their RT is fine, but they'd be worried if he had to slide to LT. (hint: maybe they shouldn't have cut their starting LT days before week 1)
- Ndukwe's natural position is G, and he could easily take over for Goff or back him up, opening a spot for Runyan to start.

[LaChapelle]

Runyan could be runnin' for Congress

Posted by Mike Florio on November 11, 2009 10:07 AM ET

Long-time NFL offensive lineman Jon Runyan busted his ass in the offseason to recover from microfracture surgery aimed at allowing him to resume his career.

But once he was cleared to play again, he received scattered interest, but no acceptable offers.

So now he's exploring his post-football opportunities, and he's considering entering a realm that might even be more challenging that full-contact athletics.

Politics.

Per various reports (we were first tipped off by the folks at HuggingHaroldReynolds.com), Runyan could be running for Congress in New Jersey.

Runyan has not made his intentions known. If it happens, Runyan would be running as a Republican, and he would ultimately be challenging incumbent John Adler, a Democrat.

First, Runyan would have to secure the Republican nomination via the primary process.

We're assuming that Runyan's platform will focus on the right to bear arms. Really hairy arms.

[booger]

Nov. 12, 2009
CBSSports.com wire reports







MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- Former NFL player Jon Runyan says he's considering running for Congress.

In a statement issued Wednesday by the Burlington County Republican Committee, Runyan says he believes the country is being taken in the wrong direction by career politicians.

Runyan, an offensive lineman, played 13 seasons in the NFL, the last nine with the Philadelphia Eagles. The 35-year-old is out of football this season, though he's talked to the Eagles and other teams about coming back.

If he runs for Congress, it would be in New Jersey's 3rd District, which stretches from the Philadelphia suburbs to central New Jersey's beach towns.

The seat was won a year ago by Democrat John Adler. Adler followed Republican Jim Saxton, who retired after more than two decades in office.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/1...n-for-congress