After the Chiefs, Jon Runyan Works Out for the Eagles

by Joel Thorman on Sep 10, 2009 12:02 PM CDT

The Kansas City Chiefs worked out veteran right tackle Jon Runyan earlier in the week according to Brad Biggs of the National Football Post. If the Chiefs are interested in signing him, they might have some competition.

According to Jeff McLane and Bob Brookover of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Runyan was in Philadelphia today working out for his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles.

"One of the Eagles' players confirmed that former Eagles right tackle Jon Runyan worked out for coach Andy Reid, offensive line coach Juan Castillo and general manager Tom Heckert before practice today."

In case you were wondering why the Chiefs hadn't made a move yet, there's two likely reasons:

1.) They're not interested in signing him after reportedly working him out

2.) They're waiting until after week one when his entire 2009 salary wouldn't be guaranteed.

If Runyan, or any other veteran, is on the roster for a team's opening game, the full season salary is guaranteed. If they wait until after week one, only a max of four weeks of game checks will be guaranteed.

As Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk speculates, look for there to possibly be a "mini-auction" for Runyan's services following this weekend's games. There are reportedly two other teams interested in the 13 year veteran and he apparently already turned down a contract offer from one team.

Jason over at Bleeding Green Nation recently talked to us about Runyan in light of the Chiefs workout:

"Also, he's not going to want to be a backup," Jason says. "He never has and it's just not in his nature. Maybe at first while he tries to get back in shape... but soon he's going to want to play every down. He's been saying all summer that if the Eagles were to sign him back that he'd win the starting right tackle job no matter who he faced."

If he's looking for playing time, then I imagine the Chiefs offer the best opportunity.

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If he's looking for playing time, then I imagine the Chiefs offer the best opportunity.

But if he’s looking for a ring…Philly is stacked.
just sayin

Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.

by HIV 2 Elway on Sep 10, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions

Agreed...

No rings in KC till 2014. By then Runyun will be eligible for social security.

by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 10, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Now that was funny, I dont care who you are

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Sep 10, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions

agree

he may get the playing time here, but will he consider any thing less than a post season chance worth coming back for?

"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Sep 10, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions

He's a player nearing retirement and like most players

yes I’m going to stereotype here, he’s probably realized the Sports Studies degree that he’s still 6 hrs away from completeing isn’t worth a whole lot in the working stiff world.

How many times did Kareem Abdul Jabbar come out of retirement to pick up some cash?

A ring would be nice, and if he was smart with his money, then that’s what he’ll go for. However, if he’s like 99% of the other athletes out there, this is a cash deal. Does anyone seriously think Jerry Rice really wanted to play in Oakland when he signed there?

by Your_Moms_Boyfriend on Sep 10, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Agree

by ALR on Sep 10, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Plus, he wouldn't have to move and can stay where he has spent his entire career.

We won’t get him.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Sep 10, 2009 12:14 PM CDT reply actions

His entire career ...

Except those years with the Houston Oilers.

by JacinB on Sep 10, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions

oopps!

Winning begins with Attitude - 2009 Chiefs 12-4

by Lanier63 on Sep 10, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions

I can't see it being about the money

Last I saw, the Chiefs were still way under the league minimum. I wonder if he failed the physical?

And so, Craig finds himself leaping from blog to blog, striving to put right what once went wrong, and hoping each time that his next leap, will be the leap home.

by craig in calgary on Sep 10, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions

No need to throw money away

With an uncapped season right around the corner.

by Red N Gold Beast on Sep 10, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions

it's ok either way

as long as the Chiefs take a look at Elton Brown and Langston Walker

IF they bring in any one of those three, or someone else I dont’ know about…

I’ll be happy.

If not… well, we’ll have to see how Ndukwe/O’Callaghan do

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Sep 10, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions

I'd rather have Walkter

by golfbard on Sep 10, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd rather have all 3

Beggars can’t be choosers.

by Red N Gold Beast on Sep 10, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree... Walker would be a nice pickup

I’m hoping to hear that he’s at least getting a workout in KC soon

by stagdsp on Sep 10, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Depends

I f I think O’Callaghan can be a player or Endukwe is better right now I pass on him.

by FrankPitts on Sep 10, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions

He’s smart, nasty, and frankly he knows how to cheat.

Sign him NOW!

Negative Ghost Rider the pattern is full...

by cpa913 on Sep 10, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions

I think the contract thing plays a big part.

I think you will see alot of these veteran players get picked up on Monday and Tuesday next week as teams get their ducks in a row to see whos available and who they want.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Sep 10, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions

1.) They’re not interested in signing him after reportedly working him out

That sounds about right. Let someone else waste their money.

by dablueguy on Sep 10, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions

Wasting money would be if we didnt sign him, remenber that 60 million dollar QB, lets just send him in there with my high school OL....

To be a chiefs OL all you have to do is touch the guy when he runs by, Id take Jon Runyan anyday for any position on the right side, even C, hell we can put him at FB we just need a body to stop DL from crushing Cassell like Everett.

by dougritchey on Sep 10, 2009 5:11 PM CDT reply actions