bigboy

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060324/...N5bnN1YmNhdA--

PHILADELPHIA - Veteran right tackle Jon Runyan agreed to a three-year contract with the

Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, returning to the offensive line he has anchored for the last five seasons.

The 32-year-old Runyan, who was an unrestricted free agent, has started all 96 games at right tackle for Philadelphia since joining the team as a free agent in 2000.

A tenacious blocker, Runyan has been a cornerstone of the line that protected quarterback Donovan McNabb during a string of four straight NFC East titles and a Super Bowl appearance. In 2002, he helped the Eagles score a team-record 415 points and earned Pro Bowl honors.

Runyan will go into the 2006 season with a streak of 160 consecutive starts — including the regular season and playoffs — over the last 11 years. The last time he missed a game was in college, at Michigan in 1994.

Originally a fourth-round pick of the Houston Oilers in 1996, Runyan was the first big signing of coach Andy Reid's tenure with the Eagles, leaving Tennessee as a free agent in 2000.


IMO Just a great move and had to be done after what happened with the Bentley situation

Professor

They needed runyan back. Damn man you called it. props. This is key for their team this year.

MickeyG

He is a great player and will really help their oline.

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Professor

I was afraid that they would lose him and have no depth at Oline. Now they won't have to worry for awhile.

juggalo6772

Very good move by the eagles, if they make a few more movesthey could make another super bowl run. all thoughs long post season trips had them banged up pretty bad last year.

Professor

and TO's attitude along with all the major injuries had to humble them to say the least

juggalo6772

The eagles could have handled the TO situation alot better. But his demands were so outragous and he acted like an idiot.

Professor

the eagles did all they could do in handling him and gave him ample opportunity to save himself. He was a JO and deserved what he got.

EagleFanMan

I'm glad the resigned Runyan, he is a workhorse, and never misses a game. He is up there in years, but stays in good shape. I beleive he will finish the 3 year contract too, as long as he stays healthy. Overall, a good move resigning him.