Jon Runyan is a very interesting game, I wonder how long it would take him to get into a game though (the same applies for Tauscher). In the weeks they're getting in football-shape we're still, potentially, left with a major problem at RT.
"masseyattack" wrote:
The question for me is if Jon Runyan is ready to go right now. To me, a comparison of the two in the "ready" department, coupling them together as somehow at the same stage in their recovery is very inaccurate.
Jon has stated repeatedly that he is ready to go. He has been cleared to practice and work out. He has worked out for several teams, and I have seen what the local news has put up as coverage of those workouts.
It is only now that he is "signable" by most teams due to the monetary part of the equation with him. Everyone that has an interest in him was waiting for the first game to avoid having to obligate themselves for a full year if they sign him.
Jon Runyan, if he is in fact healthy, would be our best offensive lineman, imo. That is quite a leap from what we have now at RT. He is a perfect fit, again in my opinion, because he is not going to stunt the growth of an Allen Barbre, because he has said (I saw it on TV here in PA) that this will probably be it for him--as in this is probably his last year--he has said that he intends to play as long as he can, but feels that this one is probably "it".
Of course they all say that. Thing is, if Jon Runyan says it, you can bank it, imo. He is a straight shooting, no bullshit, highly intelligent individual...
Look at what he isn't doing. He isn't bad-mouthing the Iggles for moving on without him, has mentored his replacement (now hurt--Jon staying silent on that as well) hasn't complained about other teams wanting to "check the goods" by making him workout, etc.
Leadership?
This is big Jon Runyan. One of the greats to have ever played the position. As far as I'm concerned, we can go ahead and fire our o-line coaches and put big Jon in charge as soon as his playing days are over.
Oh, and for those that do not know...Big Jon isn't just a catchy phrase.
Jon goes 6'7" and 330 lbs. He has been teaching pad level to defensive players found on the ground for approaching record levels games played-wise. You aren't moving Jon Runyan, even on a very good day for you, imo.
(I like Jon the man, can you tell?) :thumbleft: