Runyan Ready But Chiefs, Others Haven't Made a Contract Offer
by Joel Thorman on Sep 12, 2009 9:39 AM CDT
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Free agent right tackle Jon Runyan says his knee, which required microfracture surgery over the summer, is doing better than expected and he hopes to sign with a team and contribute immediately Sal Paolantonio of ESPN reports.
"I thought I might have some swelling with all the workouts, and all this time sitting on airplanes, but it hasn't happened," said Runyan, 35. "I haven't had any swelling and no pain. So, that's a good sign."
According to Paolantonio's report, he has worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills in addition to the Kansas City Chiefs, However, no contract offer has been made by any of the teams.
Runyan expects there to be some movement following Sunday's season openers. If he's on a team's roster as of 3:00 PM (CST) today then, as a vested veteran, his contract would be fully guaranteed for the 2009 season. According to the rules governing the current collective bargaining agreement, if a team waits until after week one, they are only financially committed to a vested veteran for four games, not 16.
The Chiefs, Eagles and Bills all have dire needs at the right tackle position.
The Eagles' Shawn Andrews is out for Sunday's game. They are starting Winston Justice who, in his last start, allowed the Giants Osi Umenyiora to threaten Derrick Thomas' record with six sacks in a 2007 matchup. The Eagles are familiar with Runyan which has made most folks assume that, if all offers were equal, he would rejoin the Eagles.
The Bills have completely revamped (revamped?) their offensive line from last season. Langston Walker is gone and the Bills worked out Runyan in addition to five other tackles according to Brad Biggs of the National Football Post. So, they certainly have some interest in a tackle.
That leaves the Chiefs who are in as desperate a situation as the others. The revolving door at right tackle, coupled by the need to protect the $63 million man, makes a right tackle a near necessity.
Tick-tock, tick-tock. The clock is ticking on Runyan's next move. We're expecting to hear something early next week since, according to the player, he'll need a full week of practice to be ready.
"I'm ready to play," said Runyan. "I'd just need a week of practice to get my timing down and I'd be ready."
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I'm Assuming This Means
That those teams have decided that Runyan’s post-surgery abilities don’t merit a contract. It’s not like we’re stacked at the RT position and couldn’t use the guy if he’s got the ability.
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.
5. Larry Johnson will gain 0 yards rushing for the 2009 Kansas City Chiefs.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
by UCrawford on Sep 12, 2009 9:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it has more to do with age than ability.
The only team this makes sense for is the Eagles and Maybe (but a very big maybe) the Bills. Unless you are in win now mode there is no reason to make this deal.
For years now most NFL teams have gone with youth, in the hopes of developing talent.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Sep 12, 2009 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Youth is nice
But I would argue that talent is more important, especially with the Chiefs situation at right tackle.
by Joel Thorman on Sep 12, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus
They can sign a short-term deal at RT for Runyan, 1 or 2 years, if he’s able to play.
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.
5. Larry Johnson will gain 0 yards rushing for the 2009 Kansas City Chiefs.
6. The Chiefs will go 7-9 in 2009, good for 2nd in the AFC West. Revision: We go 5-11 and finish behind Oakland.
7. Ryan Succop will not perform better in 2009 than Connor Barth did in 2008.
8. The Chiefs will have a bottom 10 defense this year.
9. RB will be a problem area this season on offense.
by UCrawford on Sep 12, 2009 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would agree if we were in a situation to make a run at a Super Bowl
but since we aren’t whats the point
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Sep 12, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would disagree
I don’t think the lack of a contract offer means much right now. After week one, I think you’ll see several offers.
by Joel Thorman on Sep 12, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1 I agree
I think teams are waiting so they don’t have to be stuck with his contract for the full 16 weeks. If someone signs him in a week they can terminate his contract after only 4 weeks. I think nobody is willing to take a chance right now.
"The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur." - Vince Lombardi
by Shawn on Sep 12, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I assume it means noone wants to give a guananteed contract to a post-surgery Runyan...
I’m sure someone will take a chance after week 1 when it isnt guaranteed
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 12, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As well why offer someone a contract this week when he probably won't be able to play.
It takes a few days to learn the plays and if you wait you have no risk on the contract. He will be signed by Tuesday by someone.
by saskwatch on Sep 12, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Who knows how much cash he’s asking for too.
Don't Fuccop Succop
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 12, 2009 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we have the money...should have signed him NOW
I know all about being diligent, but we have the cap space. We should have eliminated the competition by signing him today! Unless his work out wasn’t as good as it could have been, no reason not to sign him.
by kc571 on Sep 12, 2009 9:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
my opinion, is that Kc is waiting to see if they already fixed it with Ike/Ryan....
I do have a question though.
dont we have to spend a certain cap number? Im confused, I thought we had 10 more mil to spend to even hit the min.
by SDChief on Sep 12, 2009 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What KC will prob do
Is wait till after tomorrow’s game to decide
I DO Want to say, Chief fans, every site I go to, I see these comments that are close to “we have no chance in hell”
I really really cant believe that CHIEF fans have no faith in their team….this is OPENING week, anything can happen, teams dont know what is coming, if KC plays a smart game, you never know, we may just take it
either way, I see a close game, and I just cant believe all the negativity…I wont talk Cassel since that is indeed a dead horse, but they are tied together, it seems people say we have no chance therefore, bench cassel.
for me, I see no reason why the defense cant keep us in the game.
by SDChief on Sep 12, 2009 10:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I for one
think we have a good chance of winning!
by jmcgoblue on Sep 12, 2009 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Commentator
I can’t remember who said it this way but it was damn funny!
“You know how you see the guy who is just a tard who has the girl with the perfect body, beautiful face and great hair!”
“That is like every guys dream. When you go to the bar you hope you end up with a girl like that but more than likely you get a Marla Hooch”
“That is like the Chiefs. We all want the hot girl but we will end up with the Hooch!”
I’m not saying we can’t beat Bal and win 6 games but we would have to be swinggin like a donkey!
by flyin_squirl on Sep 12, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
610 am
Now I remember it was on 610 am with Chris and Cowboy!
by flyin_squirl on Sep 12, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lot of players will be signed after week one
that way they only have to pay the guy for whatever games they keep him for. If they sign him now, his enitre season salary is due, paid weekly over 17 weeks. For example a player making $6 million a year will get 1/17 of their salary, or around $350,000 per week! Not a bad paycheck, eh!?
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Sep 12, 2009 11:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I want this guy to be a Chief.
I was looking at some of the Eagle fans comments on wether or not they should bring him back and I found this gem.
“Let’s bring back Big John. He’s the man and wouldn’t be crying about a back spasm. He’d rub some dirt on it, grow a patch of hair over it, chug a pint of whiskey and go out there and kick some a$$.”
I know its just a fan’s opinion, but that sounds like a guy I’d want on our team.
The Good: Finally cutting Sackintosh
The Bad: Not cutting Copper
The Ugly: People FREAKING OUT about Pollard
by KCporkchop on Sep 12, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
KC's situation is a bit different that the others'.
Money isn’t an issue with the Chiefs. With them, it’s simply “Would he or wouldn’t he improve this team?” The other teams are likely waiting, in order to hedge on financial risk. Chiefs want a game to get a better sense of what they have, and if the need is that dire. The rule actually helps the Chiefs, because the other teams are holding off. The Chiefs have the luxury of the Baltimore game to get better info as to whether they want to pull the trigger.
Sounds like Philly’s need might only be short-term. Buffalo, too, might be hoping younger guys develop week-to-week, and the NFL rule lets them cast off Runyan at a later date, if they want. I’m still scratchin’ my head over Buffalo’s decision to sign the FA WR after losing their left tackle… O-Line was their weak link LAST season, to my eye, and likely the cause of Edwards’ apparent retrograde development.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Sep 12, 2009 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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