Report: Jon Runyan in Kansas City for a Workout with the Chiefs
by Joel Thorman on Sep 8, 2009 4:28 PM CDT
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Citing a source, word comes from Brad Biggs of the National Football Post that the Kansas City Chiefs are hosting veteran tackle Jon Runyan for a visit.
As of 3:44 PM (CST), Biggs reports, "A league source said that the veteran offensive tackle is in Kansas City right now for a workout."
Interesting. The Chiefs just signed off the waiver wire a young, relatively unproven tackle from the New England Patriots. Ryan O'Callaghan was expected to compete with another newcomer, Ikechuku Ndukwe, for the starting right tackle job.
Around noon today, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported that Runyan has been cleared to play following offseason microfracture surgery to repair an injured knee. There are, according to PFT, three teams interested in his services.
The Chiefs, apparently, are one of them.
He did decline a contract offer from a team he didn't want to play for. PFT (jokingly?) assumes it was the Oakland Raiders.
He's no young guy, at least in NFL standards, either. He was on the Houston Oilers, before they became the Tennessee Titans. A 1996 fourth round draft choice, he will turn 36 this season but has started every game dating back to 1997. Injuries or not, he's stayed on the field.
So, it looks like the Chiefs brass wrapped up the Kickoff Luncheon and went right back to work.
(H/T WesternChief for the link in the FanShots)
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Thanks to kchayden for the heads up
And, as a tip, use the FanShot section which is for links and stuff that’s just a couple lines long. It’s on the right hand side below the FanPosts.
Would be an ok pickup...
The only concern then would be that we still have no option to back up Albert. Would like to see a simillar story tomorrow regarding Langston Walker. Would be a great mentor for OCallaghan because he’s more of a skill/thinking right tackle then a physical/absord everything that comes my way tackle which Im sure Haley would prefer anyway.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Good thing is Piolis being proactive....
In fixing this line so people can stop complaining. First OCallaghan and now Runyan and news that he was cleared to play just dropped this morning. Another promising thing is Runyan turned down another teams offer already but agreed to come work out with us, again showing that despite a horrible record last year this coaching staff and front offince can still lure good players in.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Sep 8, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
We have a winner....
….I am so glad to see someone who has actually proven he can block even on our radar. We have some guys but they are pretty young and a guy like Jon could easily mentor some of these guys. Walker would be a nice pickup too. Bring em both in.
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
Mr. Negative strikes again
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
by Patrick Allen on Sep 8, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
If you look at pass protection only ...
Runyan was almost as bad as MacIntosh last year but I still think I would take him over Sacintosh and Runyan was likely playing hurt.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Sounds like it would be an improvement
If this guy can tighten up the right side then I am all for it. It is funny that he played for the Houston Oilers though.
i just laughed when i read that too
How the hell did that happen? I am Trailblazer fan to the core but I love me some OKC THunder!!! Must be the Hometown pride I feel.
I'll Say it now so you guys can know I'm a true follower: "In Pioli I Trust"
Go Chiefs!!!!!
I'm still thinking 3
new offensive linemen will be added before the 3 game of the season. I don’t really think O’Callaghan was brought in to start. I don’t know if it’ll be Runyan or perhaps Walker but I still expect to get another tackle. Then that just leaves the Center. I don’t think they’re going to stand pat there but bring in someone to push to start. This story makes me think I’m right.
Start him...
And further develop O’Callahan. or use OCal as the swing backup he is a better swing than Ndukwe. He has played a couple games as LT while Ndukwe has not. Move Ndukwe to start ar RG his natural position.
if he can still play
sign him, get him a hotel room and get him to practice tomorrow.
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
by Patrick Allen on Sep 8, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
hell he can sleep with my wife if hes better than what we have!
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Oh..
And trade a 5th or 6th for Wells from GB. We would then in the space of a week have at least an average line if not abobe average.
Those in KC area
Block off all routes out of town & ground all flights out of KC until this guy signs. Let him teach the youngsters by example for a year or two.
Steve has his Porsche blocking the exit to the airport.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Great!
It would have been nice if these signings/trades would have happened 4 weeks ago, but better late than never!
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 8, 2009 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
he just now got cleared
so I can see why people waited, let’s hope he works out well and the next time he is on a plane it lands in Baltimore.
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
by Patrick Allen on Sep 8, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
unfortunately they weren't available 4 weeks ago
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
so does bouzi .....
sometimes ……
rarely ……
when i can…..
….
How the hell did that happen? I am Trailblazer fan to the core but I love me some OKC THunder!!! Must be the Hometown pride I feel.
I'll Say it now so you guys can know I'm a true follower: "In Pioli I Trust"
Go Chiefs!!!!!
I use it a lot too...
It works well…I dont comment with it often because of the steps required…
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That'd stop me.
Proper tools for the job. But I know I was at work, today, wanting to check AP for any new signings or visits.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
Well you have to open the link to reply and let it load...
Then type the whole thing up and submit it through another link…vs. the immediate updates online…
It is too slow!
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That's what they are looking for out of him.
The workout should tell the story and his recovery may have helped his cause in this.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
maybe this season is all we need
i cant see us forgetting to draft a solid bookend T next year in the draft ….
prolly 2-3 round
How the hell did that happen? I am Trailblazer fan to the core but I love me some OKC THunder!!! Must be the Hometown pride I feel.
I'll Say it now so you guys can know I'm a true follower: "In Pioli I Trust"
Go Chiefs!!!!!
A 1 Legged Runyan > a Two Legged McIntosh
D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.
McIntoch had legs???? Well how come he nver moved them?
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
by BigRedChief on Sep 8, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
That has to be the best reply of the year!!!
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
+1
My favorite (favorite?!) memory from last season was the Oakland game, in KC…
-Sackintosh in his stance, some token Raider (Jay Richardson? not Burgess @ least) across the LOS
-Ball is snapped…Sack’s still in his stance, as Token Raider just cruises past
-Token Raider NAILS Huard, with a “thwack”
-At the “thwack” sound, Sack fires out…and looks around, confused, as the play’s whistled dead.
Yep…Sack mistook the sound of his own QB being sacked, for the sound of the snap. Saw it with my own two eyes. My buddies and I STILL talk about that sequence.
by go_saleaumua on Sep 9, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions
i think "most memorable" is a better use of words
at least he didn’t false start! or maybe that’s what herm was thinking.
Runyans actually a very good one legged RT.
He finds ways to play and play well despite injuries. I saw an interview with him and he’s resorted to outsmarting defensive players now to adjust because he cant just engulf them anymore.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
I don't know
Sounds exactly like what we did with Sack. Bring him in as a patch and draft a T next year…. He’s old too
Sackoff (McIntosh,Goff) like Brangelina.
Difference being Sackintosh was never a dominant tackle on either side.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
Other difference being:
that was Peterson, not Pioli that brought the MacIntosh Expressway to town.
by Red N Gold Beast on Sep 9, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe Pioli should bring in Bo Jackson as well for some mentoring.
Maybe even hire Len Dawson to be our new 5th string qb
I don't want no Yo-Yos
Mentoring is great. We just wanna guy who blocks better than all his predecessors...
And O’Callaghan is almost certainly an instant upgrade. Having Runyan would scarcely make the offense any worse…
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
n e one got a link to some o'cal info..... i know where he came from in the nfl but not his play history
How the hell did that happen? I am Trailblazer fan to the core but I love me some OKC THunder!!! Must be the Hometown pride I feel.
I'll Say it now so you guys can know I'm a true follower: "In Pioli I Trust"
Go Chiefs!!!!!
There are a few posts on that
Check the recent FanPosts
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Surprised PFT has nothing on this yet...
…ill email him…
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IMO
IMO Ak-47 is rin tin tin on Bobs blog and you all are best to just ignore him.
by DLChiefs on Sep 8, 2009 5:09 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Meh
Washed up but maybe he can hold down the fort for one year.
Aint got a beach and I see no mountains, landlocked loungin' in the City of Fountains.
Or even be another body in the rotation
Which is still something we need right now.
by Joel Thorman on Sep 8, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
Cycle OCallaghan in. Keeps the starting pressure off the kid and keeps Runyans snaps limited for those old broken legs.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
yea, if they take him, I can see that happening.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
Damn. Oilers.
I didn’t realize he’d been around for that long. Hope he works out though. We need depth.
Cantaloupe? More like wontaloupe. Lazy ass melons.
A Thought
Why was Runyan interested in KC?
with so much commentary on players not interested in KC lately, in mind
This had to be his 1st stop on the Runyan run?
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
He's already turned down one contract offer...
And the original report said three teams were interested meaning theres one he doesnt want to go to raiders, he worked out for us and one more mystery suitor.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Easy
Kansas City offers playing time and is probably in the most desperate need. If he wants to get paid, he has to show he is healthy. Why not in KC for a year for $1 million?
JT, can you
ask Pioli to get off my bank account, his contract hurt bad enough!:)
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
Or more. $1 or $2 million is nothing, compared to the need and available resources.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
Holy crap, everytime
I go to the bank! History says he will be signed!
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
by Eric Allen on Sep 8, 2009 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow, time flies!
Any idea on how many more o-lineman we might look at?
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
The wife is going tomorrow,
we will see if she can keep it going.:)
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
heck, he can afford to make ALL of these deals.
And not so much from things he has done (although Tony G gave him millions more), but from the youth movement and short-term cap situation.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
i think the idea here
is like a line from starship troopers. an old crusty guy tells his newly promoted troop that hes the leader “until you’re dead or i find someone better”
They want to stack talent and start the best guys they’ve got at the time. If Runyan comes in and is the best RT we have then he’s it. if by mid season O’calli or Ndukwe is showing they’ve got it then they’re it. Runyan is part stop gap, part insurance policy, part competition fodder.
by SillyHatDay on Sep 8, 2009 5:46 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs
well said, wrecked
* "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
If he has a decent workout and passes the physical.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
So I've
searched the comments and read the post..still have a question
Whats the knock on this guy? Hes 36, hasnt missed a game since becoming a full time starter in 1997..
How well did he play last year? Can he still play the position effectively or was he turning into a liability before he was cut? Was there a legitamate replacement for him or was he let go without a safety net?
Hopefully he played well, and wasnt a liability. If there was no legitamate replacement for him, that really scares me a little bit, but its kinda hard to get info on OL’s without seeing them play. Its hard to judge an OL on paper.
He was playing through injury last season
His play subsequently declined and when he got the prognosis on his injury it was pretty much career threatening. But he went through surgery and has been cleared to play so who knows how well he’ll do this season
Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.
Is Philly the other suitor?
Maybe wanting to give him another look?
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!! dougritchie should be a Raiders fan.
the knock is
hes old, especially for a lineman and his future health is a huge question mark. He could also command a pretty hefty salary which gives him considerable downside (as well as considerable upside as has been discussed?
exactly
Microfracture surgery is no joke
* "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
Fuck yes!
This one isn’t hard. Git’r duuuuun!
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Carl Peterson ;)
by Trapped in Donkeyland on Sep 8, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions
It's refreshing isn't it?
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We have a GM with drive?
you mean he didnt hand over the keys to the Duster to Her…I mean Todd?
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Not to be a Debbie Downer but how reliable is this source?
And why is there no other info on the web about Runyan being anywhere near KC. Most of the outlets reported that he was cleared to play and had a few suitors but still up to this point there is nothing in writing anywhere to suggest Runyan was in KC.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
is this true ? dam i was hoping the eagles would bring him back in some sort of role
BIG BAD JON , i truley think this guy would find a way to finish a game if both his legs were broken -
R.I.P Jim Johnson 1941-2009
we will miss you Jim Johnson, thank you for everything you done to the eagles defense making them the best of the best, RIP JJ...
Philly should keep Big Jon
…but if you guys can get him, he plays bigger than even his size.
He’s a leader and a mentor and one of the toughest guys in the league. He will also become a local personality as he is a very charismatic and funny man.
Talk about guts: He played most of last season with what was effectively a broken leg and did not miss a step. I would definitely bring him in to put a torch under the tail of your younger linemen, at the very least. There is a lot of leadership here; Leadership that the Eagles might be sorely missing this season.
We boo a lot of people here in Philly, but we have never booed Big Jon. We did however, almost start riots when we heard he was not picked up again this year.
by IggleGrrrreen(F-da-rest!) on Sep 9, 2009 5:58 AM CDT reply actions
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