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Title: John Runyan G signed
Post by: MightyGiants on March 11, 2024, 02:49:12 PM
https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1767261363796103417?s=20
Title: Re: Giants sign a guard
Post by: MightyGiants on March 11, 2024, 02:53:08 PM
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Title: Re: Giants sign a guard
Post by: Brooklyn Dave on March 11, 2024, 02:54:53 PM
Quote from: MightyGiants on March 11, 2024, 02:49:12 PMhttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1767261363796103417?s=20

I will leave to those with more knowledge than I have about him . Is he any good ?
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: MightyGiants on March 11, 2024, 02:55:25 PM
Quote from: Brooklyn Dave on March 11, 2024, 02:54:53 PMI will leave to those with more knowledge than I have about him . Is he any good ?

Average at best, but better than what the Giants have seen in some time
Title: Re: Giants sign a guard
Post by: Ed Vette on March 11, 2024, 02:59:04 PM
He battled injury last season and then was platooned at RG.
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: uconnjack8 on March 11, 2024, 03:01:30 PM
Those PFF numbers don't scream "10 million/year" to me.  They look similar to what Glowinski's scores looked like prior to joing the Giants if I remember correctly.

Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: gregf on March 11, 2024, 03:02:19 PM
Love getting a starting guard. But agree those are very average PFF #s
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: andrew_nyGiants on March 11, 2024, 03:04:43 PM
Seems we over paid.


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Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: MightyGiants on March 11, 2024, 03:05:25 PM
Quote from: andrew_nyGiants on March 11, 2024, 03:04:43 PMSeems we over paid.


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On day one of free agency, that's a given
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: Brooklyn Dave on March 11, 2024, 03:06:16 PM
" Ruyan is a plus pass protector on nthe interior with considerable starting experience at both guard spots over his rookie contract  operating well in a phone booth with a solid anchor against power rushers. However, the former 6th rounder can get his feet crossed up and end up on the ground morev frequently then you would like, particularly when asked to pull or reach block"

Top free agent comparison Quinton Spain 2020
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: MightyGiants on March 11, 2024, 03:06:30 PM
https://x.com/ukgiantsfan1/status/1767265538487550405?s=20
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: MightyGiants on March 11, 2024, 03:07:31 PM
https://x.com/nickfalato/status/1767263380786581711?s=20


Nick Falato
@nickfalato
The #Giants sign former Packer OG Jon Runyan to a three-year, $30 million, including $17 million guaranteed, per
@AdamSchefter
 

Runyan is 26 y/o with 3,330 snaps under his belt, 1,611 snaps at LG, and 1,709 at RG.

Runyan has allowed 64 pressures in his career and surrendered 7 sacks...He allowed 22 pressures and 2 sacks last season while committing 6 penalties - he's committed 8 in his career.

Schoen got his guy to fortify the IOL
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: ozzie on March 11, 2024, 03:10:35 PM
His numbers aren't earth shattering, but I believe he is an improvement over anyone we had playing guard last season. And hopefully our new OL Coach can bring him up a notch or two. I hope this doesn't nix our drafting a guard in what is supposed to be a strong O-Line draft though.
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: T200 on March 11, 2024, 03:38:17 PM
My only questions are how does he handle stunts and inside twists and can he pull in the run game?
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: Ed Vette on March 11, 2024, 03:57:54 PM
Quote from: T200 on March 11, 2024, 03:38:17 PMMy only questions are how does he handle stunts and inside twists and can he pull in the run game?
he's somewhat clumsy as the rumor goes.
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: killarich on March 11, 2024, 03:58:17 PM
Lets sign a Tackle.... Move Neal to RG ... Runyon at LG

Be done with the line (For now)

Resign Mckinney

If we miss out on one of the QB's .... draft Nabers or whoever at WR

Draft an EDGE and DT next few rounds

Let the youngin start at RB

Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: EliWasrobbed on March 11, 2024, 03:58:47 PM
Another overpay by dumb Schoen. Packer fans on twitter say he's average, almost got replaced, but for the Giants he's better than what they have.

Schoen could not be a worse GM if he tried. fully expect him to trade up for JJ McCarthy given his stupid moves so far.
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: Doc16LT56 on March 11, 2024, 04:02:39 PM
Not a fan of the price tag but this is who they targeted on day 1 so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. They may see something more in him that what he's shown so far. Let's hope he plays with as much heart as his old man.
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: EliWasrobbed on March 11, 2024, 04:09:43 PM
Quote from: Doc16LT56 on March 11, 2024, 04:02:39 PMNot a fan of the price tag but this is who they targeted on day 1 so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. They may see something more in him that what he's shown so far. Let's hope he plays with as much heart as his old man.
Just likes Schoen "saw more in" parris campbell, mark glowinski, etc??

He has been proven to be absolutely clueless and constantly overpays on guys he likes.
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: Doc16LT56 on March 11, 2024, 04:14:14 PM
Quote from: EliWasrobbed on March 11, 2024, 04:09:43 PMJust likes Schoen "saw more in" parris campbell, mark glowinski, etc??

He has been proven to be absolutely clueless and constantly overpays on guys he likes.
Schoen has a lot to prove. I don't disagree.
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: Gman329 on March 11, 2024, 04:17:40 PM
Godammit, when do we sign someone we can actually be excited about? So sick of these baragain bin players for full price.  Great Day One: We lose Barkley and McKinny and pick up a "serviceable" Guard.  F&%$#! 
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: Rosehill Jimmy on March 11, 2024, 05:06:36 PM
FWIW, Randy Mueller had him as his 3rd best FA Olineman (19th overall)
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: DaveBrown74 on March 11, 2024, 05:39:20 PM
I'd be lying if I said I was ecstatic about this signing. I appreciate that OG is a big area of need, but this still feels like an overpay. Overpaying for a mediocre free agent because he happens to play a position that we're desperately in need of was the hallmark of the Gettleman era.

With that said, I'm not a Packers fan and haven't studied this guy closely. So I'll give Schoen the benefit of the doubt for now. But I can't say I'm ecstatic about this. For $10mm per I want an above average starting guard. I don't expect a star for that kind of money obviously, but I want more than mediocrity.
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: madbadger on March 11, 2024, 06:09:44 PM
Quote from: EliWasrobbed on March 11, 2024, 03:58:47 PMAnother overpay by dumb Schoen. Packer fans on twitter say he's average, almost got replaced, but for the Giants he's better than what they have.

Schoen could not be a worse GM if he tried. fully expect him to trade up for JJ McCarthy given his stupid moves so far.

Stop with the overpaying BS and take a look at the red hot market for guards. That is a fair market price for a solid starting guard. There is such a lack of quality offensive line talent that any improvement through free agency is going to carry a premium. I said it last week before big money started rolling in for guards.
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: gregf on March 11, 2024, 06:14:21 PM
Quote from: EliWasrobbed on March 11, 2024, 03:58:47 PMAnother overpay by dumb Schoen. Packer fans on twitter say he's average, almost got replaced, but for the Giants he's better than what they have.

Schoen could not be a worse GM if he tried. fully expect him to trade up for JJ McCarthy given his stupid moves so far.

Seriously. The negativity is tiring.  I get we all vent at times. But I come here to chill, talk football, not get burdened with gripes.  I actually really enjoy following the offseason moves every year as the roster reshapes
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: EliWasrobbed on March 11, 2024, 06:17:44 PM
Quote from: gregf on March 11, 2024, 06:14:21 PMSeriously. The negativity is tiring.  I get we all vent at times. But I come here to chill, talk football, not get burdened with gripes.  I actually really enjoy following the offseason moves every year as the roster reshapes
It's not negativity it's the truth. This is objectively an average Oline player who was overpaid just like nearly all of Schoen's contracts.
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: DaveBrown74 on March 11, 2024, 06:32:29 PM
Quote from: madbadger on March 11, 2024, 06:09:44 PMStop with the overpaying BS and take a look at the red hot market for guards. That is a fair market price for a solid starting guard. There is such a lack of quality offensive line talent that any improvement through free agency is going to carry a premium. I said it last week before big money started rolling in for guards.

$10mm AAV puts him in the top 20 in the league. Considering that 64 guards start weekly in weeks with no byes, it would seem we're paying this guy to be above average. I get that every year the numbers go up and one cannot 100% accurately analyze this in the static way that I have, but it still gives you a general idea.

As I said in my post, I don't know enough about this player to say if this was a good signing or not. It would be lazy of me to just look at the league-wide guard pay scale and look at his PFF grades and make a conclusive statement based only on those two inputs. Still, I don't think it's unreasonable to have an initial feel for a move, and my initial feel is that this feels like a bit of a reach. Note that I said "feels like", and not "is."

I am personally a believer that there is never any justification for blatantly overpaying for a player. I'm not saying we have here - I am just stating my general belief. Being willing to overpay for a free agent because the "market is hot" or because we're desperate for that position is how you wind up with Nate Solder and Kenny Golladay on awful contracts. I have generally been a significant Schoen fan, so I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt that that isn't going to be the case here, but my guard is up (no pun intended) on this move.

Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: EliWasrobbed on March 11, 2024, 06:35:15 PM
Quote from: DaveBrown74 on March 11, 2024, 06:32:29 PM$10mm AAV puts him in the top 20 in the league. Considering that 64 guards start weekly in weeks with no byes, it would seem we're paying this guy to be above average. I get that every year the numbers go up and one cannot 100% accurately analyze this in the static way that I have, but it still gives you a general idea.

As I said in my post, I don't know enough about this player to say if this was a good signing or not. It would be lazy of me to just look at the league-wide guard pay scale and look at his PFF grades and make a conclusive statement based only on those two inputs. Still, I don't think it's unreasonable to have an initial feel for a move, and my initial feel is that this feels like a bit of a reach. Note that I said "feels like", and not "is."

I am personally a believer that there is never any justification for blatantly overpaying for a player. I'm not saying we have here - I am just stating my general belief. Being willing to overpay for a free agent because the "market is hot" or because we're desperate for that position is how you wind up with Nate Solder and Kenny Golladay on awful contracts. I have generally been a significant Schoen fan, so I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt that that isn't going to be the case here.


Well put. I'm not one to only focus on PFF either BUT the comments from Truthful Packer fans has my opinion actually as yours.

Schoen's nasty habit of overpaying guys who "could" be above average is why we are where we are at. Darren Waller? Daniel Jones? Glowinski? You pay for performance not potential.
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: madbadger on March 11, 2024, 06:49:16 PM
Quote from: DaveBrown74 on March 11, 2024, 06:32:29 PM$10mm AAV puts him in the top 20 in the league. Considering that 64 guards start weekly in weeks with no byes, it would seem we're paying this guy to be above average. I get that every year the numbers go up and one cannot 100% accurately analyze this in the static way that I have, but it still gives you a general idea.

As I said in my post, I don't know enough about this player to say if this was a good signing or not. It would be lazy of me to just look at the league-wide guard pay scale and look at his PFF grades and make a conclusive statement based only on those two inputs. Still, I don't think it's unreasonable to have an initial feel for a move, and my initial feel is that this feels like a bit of a reach. Note that I said "feels like", and not "is."

I am personally a believer that there is never any justification for blatantly overpaying for a player. I'm not saying we have here - I am just stating my general belief. Being willing to overpay for a free agent because the "market is hot" or because we're desperate for that position is how you wind up with Nate Solder and Kenny Golladay on awful contracts. I have generally been a significant Schoen fan, so I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt that that isn't going to be the case here, but my guard is up (no pun intended) on this move.



The market has been reset this offseason. Only a fraction of those starting guards have had the opportunity to take advantage of the new market. You can't compare what he got paid to a guy who signed three years ago. You can only compare him to what guys are getting now and of the guards that have agreed to terms so far that past couple of days he's near the bottom.
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: DaveBrown74 on March 11, 2024, 07:03:46 PM
Quote from: madbadger on March 11, 2024, 06:49:16 PMThe market has been reset this offseason. Only a fraction of those starting guards have had the opportunity to take advantage of the new market. You can't compare what he got paid to a guy who signed three years ago. You can only compare him to what guys are getting now and of the guards that have agreed to terms so far that past couple of days he's near the bottom.

I get that, and I acknowledged that in my previous post. I understand it's not a static analysis. However I still think that $10mm, even in the reset market, should carry with it an expectation of "solid starter" level play. I hope that's what we're getting.
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: madbadger on March 11, 2024, 07:07:36 PM
Quote from: DaveBrown74 on March 11, 2024, 07:03:46 PMI get that, and I acknowledged that in my previous post. I understand it's not a static analysis. However I still think that $10mm, even in the reset market, should carry with it an expectation of "solid starter" level play. I hope that's what we're getting.

He's always been above average in pass pro. With Barkley leaving and the Giants potentially drafting a new quarterback one has to wonder if they're willing to overpay for better blocking in the passing game even if it's to the detriment of the running game. This is the penalty teams have to pay when they have a desperate need at a position with no depth league wide. Everyone looking for a starting guard is going to get their eyes ripped out.
Title: Re: John Runyan G signed
Post by: londonblue on March 12, 2024, 05:37:35 AM
Runyan will be above average in pass pro and a bit below average in run blocking. He is better at LG so maybe we slot him there with whoever loses RT out of Neal, Eluemunor competing with Ezeudu, McKethan in camp to play RG. Bricillo did well with a mixed array of talent in Vegas so I am optimistic we will get at least league average OL play. My biggest worry is AT not staying fit.