DrDawkinstein Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Kill me if its already posted, couldnt find it... http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4465839 didnt know he was even working out for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanInTexas Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 problem is that the Bills have to wait until after Monday night's game to sign him...other teams can sign him immediately after the game on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 got a feeling the Eagles are going to work something out with him. If Buffalo is trying to get younger and run the No scoring, i mean No Huddle than he is not our guy. Shame though, the guy is a heck of a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 This can't even be a question. If he had a good workout, wait until Sunday and sign him. The Bills line is incredibly shaky and he's a good player. Not a long-term fix by any means but he's got to be an upgrade over Butler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 As I suggested on one of the other numerous posts on the subject, I don't think the Bills are the frontrunners for his services. That said, if they wanted to make a bold, decisive statement, they wouldn't wait till next week to offer him the contract. They would sign him right now and assume the (medical) risk. A little outside the box but dare to be great. We have $3 million that we're not paying to Langston Walker. So if you really want him, get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 This can't even be a question. If he had a good workout, wait until Sunday and sign him. The Bills line is incredibly shaky and he's a good player. Not a long-term fix by any means but he's got to be an upgrade over Butler. at this point, i wouldnt even wait, as i think that is the edge we need to take advantage of on this one. Philly and KC may wait until Sunday, but I think we should get him now. even though i know its risky. we need to take that risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 As I suggested on one of the other numerous posts on the subject, I don't think the Bills are the frontrunners for his services. That said, if they wanted to make a bold, decisive statement, they wouldn't wait till next week to offer him the contract. They would sign him right now and assume the (medical) risk. A little outside the box but dare to be great. We have $3 million that we're not paying to Langston Walker. So if you really want him, get it done. agreed on both points, im sure he wants to go back to Philly. and we need to sign him now. TE should text Russ again "Save my ass, sign Runyan now" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Huh? I thought he never made it to Buffalo for the workout. What gives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Huh? I thought he never made it to Buffalo for the workout. What gives? obviously, you thought wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 ESPN says Saturday 4PM is the cutoff for vested guaranteed salary problem is that the Bills have to wait until after Monday night's game to sign him...other teams can sign him immediately after the game on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishman Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I agree w/some of the previous posters comments. We should make room on the roster now and pay the guy. He's a solid veteran that would make an immediately impact on our weak line in a few different ways. Once in a while you have to open up the wallet a little more than you want to.......this is one of those times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 ESPN says Saturday 4PM is the cutoff for vested guaranteed salary Then make him a nice offer before then. It might be the only advantage we'd have in terms of signing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Little Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 The guy's got "Eagle" written all over him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Runyan would be a great addition to the line even just for his attitude. But, the only way the Bills are going to get him is if they bite the bullet and sign him know rather than trying to pinch a few pennies and waiting until after Monday. If we wait, I think he will definitely go back to Philly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whites Bay Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 problem is that the Bills have to wait until after Monday night's game to sign him...other teams can sign him immediately after the game on Sunday. Are you certain? Palantonio says the following in his article: "If Runyan is on a roster on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, as a vested veteran his entire 2009 salary is guaranteed. After Sunday, a more club-friendly contract can be ironed out." It doesn't appear to be Sunday. It appears to be Saturday. Unless Palantonio has his facts incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Five posts before yours Whites Bay. ESPN says Saturday 4PM is the cutoff for vested guaranteed salary Are you certain? Palantonio says the following in his article: "If Runyan is on a roster on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, as a vested veteran his entire 2009 salary is guaranteed. After Sunday, a more club-friendly contract can be ironed out." It doesn't appear to be Sunday. It appears to be Saturday. Unless Palantonio has his facts incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koufax Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 If he is better than Butler than I would go for it. Heck, if Butler-Runyan is better than Levitre-Butler we should go for it too. So if he is healthy and worked out well and interested, I am very much for this signing. However, why would he prefer Buffalo to Philly? I don't think we can get him if someone else is interested right now. I would make an offer and let him decide, but I wouldn't get my hopes up as a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode54 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Man I'm worried this is gonna be another case of me getting my hopes up with the Bills picking up a solid player like Runyan and seeing my hopes and dreams dashed by lack of wanting to spend money or just no action at all. GET ER DONE! PLEASE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Man I'm worried this is gonna be another case of me getting my hopes up with the Bills picking up a solid player like Runyan and seeing my hopes and dreams dashed by lack of wanting to spend money or just no action at all. GET ER DONE! PLEASE!!!! First of all, stop worrying about something over which you have no control. Take money out of the equation. If you were Runyon, where would YOU go? Exactly. And for those of you thinking the Bills should pick up Runyon's current contract instead of waiting, forgive my pessimism but while Runyon would clearly be an upgrade, it's not like his presence on the line will mark the difference between getting to the playoffs and getting DEEP into the playoffs. This team has more problems than a Runyon signing at full contract is going to address. If you can get him inexpensively, great, but otherwise let the rooks get the reps this year and hope, somehow, that we can bring in a coaching staff next year that knows what to do with the young'ns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Dave Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 First of all, stop worrying about something over which you have no control. Take money out of the equation. If you were Runyon, where would YOU go? Exactly. And for those of you thinking the Bills should pick up Runyon's current contract instead of waiting, forgive my pessimism but while Runyon would clearly be an upgrade, it's not like his presence on the line will mark the difference between getting to the playoffs and getting DEEP into the playoffs. This team has more problems than a Runyon signing at full contract is going to address. If you can get him inexpensively, great, but otherwise let the rooks get the reps this year and hope, somehow, that we can bring in a coaching staff next year that knows what to do with the young'ns. What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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