Lilja loves him some Chiefs
 

New Chief Lilja Credits Pioli And Haley As Part Of The Reason For Signing

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/profile_ima...dshot_tiny.jpg by Joel Thorman on Apr 15, 2010 10:22 AM PDT in 2010 Campaign

New Kansas City Chiefs G Ryan Lilja said he has a soft spot in his heart for the Chiefs because he's been a fan his entire life. Growing up in the area, he spent one offseason with the Chiefs before being claimed by the Colts and heading to Indianapolis.

When he got another shot to sign with the Chiefs, he took it. But it wasn't just because this was his hometown. It was also because of where he feels GM Scott Pioli and coach Todd Haley are leading the team.
"That was huge," he said of Pioli and Haley's influence.

"Like you said," he continued, "there's a lot of things about being back here and playing for this team that were appealing to me because I grew up here. But from a purely objective standpoint, coming in and meeting with those guys and seeing what they've done, their philosophies and what they're doing to make this a better team - from the Xs and Ozs side, that's impressive.

"It got me real excited."

Still, though, it probably didn't hurt that it those guys worked in Kansas City.

"I got a big place in my heart for the Chiefs. I've been a fan my whole life."

****in' A!

This. I love guys that want to be Chiefs. Let's hope Indy ****ed up as epically as we did in the first place when we let him go. Unlikely, but hopefully.

ya well if he plays like shit he may find another team to root for.

True Fan/ Lilja

ROFL


He is all about the offensive line. :)

Lilja is a cool dude!
First time I ever saw him interviewed. I could see just a bit of animosity towards the Colts saying he failed the physical.

He was probably at that 2003 playoff game, he hated Indy all along.

Don't forget 95'.


As a fan, of course.

I'm pretty sure he was there in 03...

I'll be camping with Lilja's cousin this weekend. Lilja is a real nice guy in person.

Hope he likes being cussed !

After playing with Payed-a-ton he probably won't notice any difference...

Yeah, especially when he wants to borrow a few bucks.

If you wake up with vasoline all over your ass will you tell anyone?