According to numerous media outlets, the Eagles finally brought OT Jon Runyan in for a workout today. Is it a coincidence that Shawn Andrews missed practice?
Jon Runyan worked out for the Eagles today and could be signed to take the place of Shawn Andrews.
Eagle Nation is getting sick of Shawn and his back. Sure, back injuries are serious and should not be taken lightly. However, until he is healthy and gets his a$$ into a game, he needs to keep his mouth shut.
Two weeks ago, Andrews declared he would start the season opener. He hadn’t even practiced at that point yet.
Two days ago, he gave Julius Peppers bulletin board material by saying he wasn’t scared of the All-Pro defensive end and, “I’m a beast, too.” He implied that Peppers would have his hands full trying to get to Donovan McNabb.
And, don’t even get us started about the YouTube Michael Phelps’ garbage.
Now question marks surround Andrews’ status for Sunday. He better show up and back up all his talk from the last few weeks. If not, then just ship him to the padded beds of the IR list now.
That’s what Andy Reid must be thinking as he finally worked out Runyan just days after the veteran lineman showed the Kansas City Chiefs what he can still offer an NFL franchise.
Obviously, the Eagles have kept tabs on Runyan this offseason in the event that Andrews doesn’t meet expectations this season. (Practicing one week straight would be a start!). Now that Big Jon has gained the interest of others, dailyphiladelphian.com wouldn’t be surprised to see Runyan signed by Friday’s practice.
Even then, there is no way Runyan would be able to play this week.
Hey Eagles fans, guess who your likely starter against the Panthers is? Winston Justice.
Peppers just watched video of Winston against Osi Umenyiora two years ago. He instantly made his Pro-Bowl reservations for Miami this year.
Let’s hope the failure to acquire a competent back-up during the offseason doesn’t bite the Eagles backside like their failure to secure a kick returner at the start of the 2007 season.
