Franchise Tag prices (Runyan discussion)

[Zanshin]

I don't think anyone actually wants Davis....they just like yelling "Get VD!"

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I don't think anyone actually wants Davis....they just like yelling "Get VD!"

Was it that apparent?

[Zanshin]

Sadly.

[stalker]

Draft a TE high in the draft and move LJ to slot receiver.

[Sgt PSN]

I don't think anyone actually wants Davis....they just like yelling "Get VD!"

Why would anyone want the Eagles to get Vick?  Oh snap!  Zing.  Please ban me, I have nothing to contribute.! p\/\/n3d!  Die.  Burn. 

[rjs246]

Why would anyone want the Eagles to get Vick?  Oh snap!  Zing.  Please ban me, I have nothing to contribute.! p\/\/n3d!  Die.  Burn. 

I'm kind of close to laughing at this. You're getting better Sarge.

[PhillyPhreak54]

FWIW...

Runyan was on DNL today briefly and said basically that he has spoken to the Eagles but not about a contract. There has beenno contract discussions yet because he doesn't think they know what they want to do yet because of this CBA mess. He said another reason why they haven't spoken yet is because they don't know what his market value is going to be.

He said that he thinks that they would use him wanting o be here so badly as a little bit of leverage but in the end the best deal wins for the most part. He said his wife has to OK the deal as well but either way they are staying here to live.

Said that a hometown discount would probably be given and that he plans on taking any offer her receives back to them to see if they can work something out.

[Sgt PSN]

Why would anyone want the Eagles to get Vick? Oh snap! Zing. Please ban me, I have nothing to contribute.! p\/\/n3d! Die. Burn.

I'm kind of close to laughing at this. You're getting better Sarge.

You want to laugh at it.  You know you do.  You're just bottling it all up like you always do.  Never expressing your true emotions.  It's ok.   I understand.   

[PhillyPhreak54]

Broncos | Lepsis' deal worth $25 million
Fri, 3 Mar 2006 06:13:33 -0800

Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports the four-year contract signed by Denver Broncos OT Matt Lepsis will pay him $25 million over the life of the contract and will earn $9 million in 2006, including option and roster bonuses.

Lepsis = 32 years old
Runyan = 32 years old

He is the only OT who has been signed so far other than CHI backup John St. Clair. And Lepsis is a LT, a position who generally gets paid more than a RT.

So the market has somewhat been set by this deal. Obviously it'll change a bit when/if the CBA is extended but the scrooges counting beans in NFL FO's will point and nod towards this deal when talking to Runyan's agent.

Does this mean he'll be back? Doubtful. But it's still something to keep an eye on.

[Feva]

OK... at the risk of sounding TATERiffic, with the extra $10 mill on the books, do we make the O-line impregnable and keep Runyan in town?

Thomas
Jackson
Bentley
Andrews
Runyan

We keep the bookend tackles, and we'd have a helluva insurance policy for Tra in Herremans.  Add in Hicks, Clarke and Armstrong off the bench... golden.

[SunMo]

^^^^exactly my thoughts, there is no reason NOT to keep Runyan

[hunt]

are there any OT's out there who would be an upgrade (better than runyan)?

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

are there any OT's out there who would be an upgrade (better than runyan)?

All factors considered?  Not really.

[phattymatty]

imagine if we got hutchinson too.  i know it won't happen but a thomas, hutchinson, bentley, andrews, runyan line is pretty disgusting.   and we still wouldn't run the ball.

[rjs246]

imagine if we got hutchinson too. i know it won't happen but a thomas, hutchinson, bentley, andrews, runyan line is pretty disgusting. and we still wouldn't run the ball.

That line would have to be considered the best in the league. I mean, when you can argue that Tra Thomas is the least reliable blocker you have, wood.