Brian Dawkins helped the Eagles land Jon Runyan in 2000.
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Dave Spadaro caught up with Runyan on Episode 7 of the Eagles Live podcast to recount the process that led to the right tackle leaving Tennessee for Philadelphia.
Runyan had come off a Super Bowl appearance with the Titans and wanted to play for a contender. Runyan also entered the league as a fourth-round pick and "didn't hit the jackpot out of college." He knew this was his one opportunity.
Based on need and salary cap space, Philadelphia was a perfect fit for Runyan's talent.