"It becomes a thing where I have done it for so long, it is just what I do," said Runyan, who saw every penny of three substantial NFL contracts, beginning with four seasons with the Oilers/Titans, then for nine more with the Eagles. "I have been conditioned to do this at this point, and it is like I am in that rut. I am more than prepared to step away from the game, which really makes it easier to continue to play. I love the competition, I love the game and know I could move on but don't want to." Runyan said his rehab from the Jan. 28 microfracture surgery, a somewhat controversial procedure that attempts to replicate cartilage in the knee that no longer exists, is going well and that he has not suffered any setbacks. But that doesn't mean he is ready to play football anytime soon either. He admitted he is still not able to even play basketball with his children. Source: SI.com
It's hard for a warrior to retire. Do what's best for your health and enjoy your retirement, Big Jon.
Sounds to me like he won't be ready to play anytime soon... He was a mother effing beast! One of the Eagles' best free-agent signings of all-time.
