Chargers sign veteran tackle Jon Runyan; lose Clary for season
The San Diego Chargers signed veteran free agent tackle Jon Runyan today to the active roster. Runyan replaces starting right tackle Jeromey Clary on the roster after Clary was placed on Reserve-Injured with an ankle injury.
Runyan, who turns 36 on Friday, has been one of the NFL’s premier offensive tackles over the previous 13 seasons. His career statistics demonstrate a model of consistency and durability. The past 12 seasons (1997-08), he never missed a regular season or postseason start, totaling 213 straight games (192 consecutive regular season starts and 21 postseason starts).
"We are very fortunate that a player of Jon’s experience and ability was available at this time," said Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith. "He is an outstanding competitor, and I have always admired the physical, nasty approach he brings to the field every game. He will be added to the mix and we will move forward."
During his career, Runyan has played in two Super Bowls, including Super Bowl XXXIV with Tennessee following the 1999 season and Super Bowl XXXIX with Philadelphia following the ’04 season; five Championship Games, and the Pro Bowl following the 2002 season.
Runyan, 6-7, 330, played collegiately at Michigan where he was selected in the fourth round (109th overall) in 1996 by the Houston Oilers. He played for Houston/Tennessee from 1996-99 before joining the Eagles as an unrestricted free agent in 2000. Runyan started every game for Philadelphia at right tackle from 2000-08.
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If he fills the gap and helps us then great,I’ll be rooting for him.Get well JC I hope you make a good recovery bro stay up.
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by Gorditoe1 on Nov 24, 2009 8:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
im not too familiar with how this works in the nfl
he can still play in the playoffs, right? there was no deadline for free agents?
by Mad_Villain on Nov 24, 2009 8:17 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
There is no deadline
Whoever told you anything of the sort made that up. I think there have even been teams that signed a guy right before the Super Bowl. I think it was the Eagles and it was a backup TE.
Wisdom can not be cultivated through ignorance of information.
by Wonko on Nov 24, 2009 8:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
On that note ...
If Clary’s on IR, does that mean he can’t come back even for the playoffs or does IR only preclude him from the rest of the regular season?
by creanium on Nov 24, 2009 8:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yes
once youre placed on IR, you’re officialy off the active roster for the season (Jyles Tucker, Atwan Appelwhite, now Clary and a few others)
by zabosox33 on Nov 24, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Also Brandon Hughes and Jamal. I think those were the only few others.
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Can we PLEASE draft Ali Villanueva of Army this year??? I'd mortgage a kidney for a tackle/wideout hybrid.
by StrangeBroP25 on Nov 24, 2009 9:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Nov 24, 2009 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, of course.
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Can we PLEASE draft Ali Villanueva of Army this year??? I'd mortgage a kidney for a tackle/wideout hybrid.
by StrangeBroP25 on Nov 24, 2009 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s easy to forget one. IR is a long list for the Chargers this year.
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by Richard Wade on Nov 24, 2009 9:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thoughts on the signing
I’m not sure what you guys think, but I’m really excited about this, I think big Jon will def. have a big impact on our line. My main question is do you think he’ll be starting soon or is he just here as a sort of insurance policy? I guess a little Runyan/Dombrowski mix wouldn’t hurt anyone.
Go chargers go
by zabosox33 on Nov 24, 2009 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure Dombrowski is still the #1 guy
Runyan was just brought in for insurance/backup. Dombrowski will start for sure during the Chiefs/Browns games while Runyan gets used to the system and then the Chargers will probably reevaluate how well Dombrowski played and see who they want starting down the stretch.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Nov 24, 2009 8:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thats exactly what i was thinking.
i really do like the signing though he’ll def. help as far as our o-line depth. We really couldn’t afford another injury there or we’d have to start grabbing guys off the practice squad like Cadogan to fill some spots.
by zabosox33 on Nov 24, 2009 8:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A quality
veteran added to the mix certainly is much better than someone else off the practice squad. Runyan has been solid for Philly til his injury. Started something like 192 straight games, that is one tough sob especially playing in the trenches. Wether reserve or starter another veteran presence cannot hurt. Just ask New England?
by GABOLT on Nov 24, 2009 9:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He'll probably have a few things to teach the Ski Boys, Vasquez, and McNeill.
Can you imagine having that dude around this and next year? It’d be some much-needed depth and a great sturdy presence.
"Everything I say, is calculated, appropriated, written and arranged in Feng Shui."
--Gnarls Barkley, "Feng Shui"
Firmly of the "Go Cesaire-- And Take Chambers With You" camp.
Can we PLEASE draft Ali Villanueva of Army this year??? I'd mortgage a kidney for a tackle/wideout hybrid.
by StrangeBroP25 on Nov 24, 2009 9:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's a one year deal, so I'm not so sure he'll be around next year.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 24, 2009 10:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's a no for next year
He’s retiring after this stint & running for congress in NJ. Already filed with the election board.
very stoked about this signing. Can see absolutely nothing negative about it. He brings just what we need to this unit – more veteran leadership & lots of nasty.
Here’s hoping that Clary heals well. Thanks for all of your hard work this year & helping to get us to where we are now.
This is gonna prove to be huge, man. HUGE.
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by Buck Melanoma on Nov 25, 2009 7:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Lord, Buck
I can’t unsee that.
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Nov 25, 2009 8:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that elvis has a moose knuckle
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by notorioushbi on Nov 25, 2009 8:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
a couple weeks ago, when phili was coming to sd
Merriman was saying how happy he is that he doesn’t have to play against runyan. he said he was the dirtiest player he has ever played against.
i dont know about you guys, but that brings a smile to my face.
by cameronm on Nov 24, 2009 9:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You’re not alone in that.
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by Richard Wade on Nov 24, 2009 9:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
absolutely
If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!
Robert Hunter
by Buck Melanoma on Nov 25, 2009 7:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and by the way
he is retiring after this year, i read about it in PFT.
by cameronm on Nov 24, 2009 9:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Ah, bad mojo. Wish we could keep him for a full season,
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Ali Villanueva (OT/WR, Army) has 460 yards and 5 TDs in only 7 games with a mediocre quarterback. Just sayin'...
by StrangeBroP25 on Nov 24, 2009 10:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No you don't
Just wait until you watch him play against a speed-rusher.
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by John Gennaro on Nov 25, 2009 6:10 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
We don't face another speed-rusher at LE.
This week: Tyson Jackson
followed by: Robaire Smith
Igor Olshansky
Robert Geathers
Jovan Haye
Philip Daniels
In the playoffs, you could probably add Ty Warren, Geathers again, Travis Kirschke, and Ryan McBean. The only real worry will be presented if and when we face the Colts (Robert Mathis is quick).
Oh, and left outside linebackers… well, good thing we’ve got Manu to help him out.
"Wipe that golden tear from your mother dear, and raise what's left of the flag for me."-- Flogging Molly, "What's Left Of The Flag"
Ali Villanueva (OT/WR, Army) has 460 yards and 5 TDs in only 7 games with a mediocre quarterback. Just sayin'...
by StrangeBroP25 on Nov 25, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He's going to run for Congress in New Jersey
Apparently
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Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Nov 25, 2009 8:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeps
as a political hack, this makes me happy.
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by justdave on Nov 25, 2009 11:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
he'll probably win too, the county he's running for in NJ is solid Eagles country...
just need to keep him as un-concussed as possible.
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by justdave on Nov 25, 2009 11:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think every time we mention him we should have to tack (R-NJ) onto the end of his name.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Nov 25, 2009 1:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's a good move to shore up depth.
But I’m not expecting a really high level of play out of the guy. If he can be average, I’ll be ecstatic.
"I aim to misbehave." - Mal Reynolds
by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 24, 2009 10:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Come on man
Now that we’re no longer “boned”, maybe we can all talk you up to the level of cautious optimism
Insert advanced emoticon here >:-)
by theGEN3RAL on Nov 25, 2009 7:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If Dombrowski plays well ...
- at his more natural position, Runyan may not even see much pt…. That’s okay: still a good move - for both depth in case someone else gets hurt and for teaching the younger guys…. Still wonder why he didn’t sign when A.J. courted him earlier in the year…. He worked out with a few teams back before the season started…. Either he wasn’t very good or wanted too much money, given how he looked [or given perceived “budget”…(?)…]. We may never know that one.
by jctess on Nov 25, 2009 3:25 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for the line-outs ...
2nd time I’ve done that. I’ll try to avoid in the future; I think I know how it happened this time…. We’ll see. ;)
by jctess on Nov 25, 2009 4:15 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
That’s what the Preview button is for.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Nov 25, 2009 1:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good thought, but that wouldn't have shown anything -- at least in this case.
I’m a grant-writer, proofreader, and editor, so I do that as I go. Hardly means I never make mistakes. ;)
In this case, however, the double dash to start the comment (with or without a space after it) doesn’t show up (in this box or in the “Preview”) as striking through the words until it gets posted.
But I will, as I said, try to remember not to do that going forward.
by jctess on Nov 26, 2009 9:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Really? That’s crap.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Nov 26, 2009 11:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He'll be running for office
Runyan may need the $$$ to put away. He’s going to run for office in New Jersey next year.
Whatever the case, I’m glad he’s in blue/gold. Some of the Eagles fans seem to love him.
by AngryWarrant on Nov 25, 2009 3:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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