Lilja & Wiegmann: More Questions Than Answers

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Remember when Kendrell Bell "passed" the Chiefs' physical....

Kendrell Bell didn't play for the Chiefs before. Anyone thats played and came back is a great signing.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by billay

Kendrell Bell didn't play for the Chiefs before. Anyone thats played and came back is a great signing.

There's truth in that.

I think we, even the most cynical among us, will have that reaction to certain players, players that were among our favorites.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by milkman

There's truth in that.

I think we, even the most cynical among us, will have that reaction to certain players, players that were among our favorites.

For sure. Alot of people don't pay attention to the offensive line like you do Milkman. When the average fan hears we signed Lilja and Weigmann they think back to the greatest show on grass days. I will assure you neither player will play to that level again.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by billay

For sure. Alot of people don't pay attention to the offensive line like you do Milkman. When the average fan hears we signed Lilja and Weigmann they think back to the greatest show on grass days. I will assure you neither player will play to that level again.

I've pretty much stayed away from the Lilja/Weigman debates.

I actually agree with both sides of the arguments.

Lilja showed no ill effects from the knee surgeries, and in spite of the arguments that the Colts were a poor run blocking team, he was, as has been discussed, the best run blocker on that line.

He still has the mobility to get out in front when pulling and on screens.

Weigman also still has that mobility, as well.

Lilja is also an effective, albeit not dominating pass protector.
Yes, Manning decision making and quick passes did help, but it wasn't all strictly due to Manning.

The pass protection that Weigman provided, however, was lacking to say the least.

He's going to need help, and it wouldn't surprise me in the least to see Lilja and Weigman double up substantially.

But at the end of the day, I still think there's a good chance that Brown and a drafted center are starters by season's end, making both Lilja and Weigman solid depth, which makes them good free agent additions.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by milkman

I've pretty much stayed away from the Lilja/Weigman debates.

I actually agree with both sides of the arguments.

Lilja showed no ill effects from the knee surgeries, and in spite of the arguments that the Colts were a poor run blocking team, he was, as has been discussed, the best run blocker on that line.

He still has the mobility to get out in front when pulling and on screens.

Weigman also still has that mobility, as well.

Lilja is also an effective, albeit not dominating pass protector.
Yes, Manning decision making and quick passes did help, but it wasn't all strictly due to Manning.

The pass protection that Weigman provided, however, was lacking to say the least.

He's going to need help, and it wouldn't surprise me in the least to see Lilja and Weigman double up substantially.

But at the end of the day, I still think there's a good chance that Brown and a drafted center are starters by season's end, making both Lilja and Weigman solid depth, which makes them good free agent additions.

I also wonder if Lilja moves back to LG after this season and Waters retires. It will definitely be interesting. But I think the Lilja move makes it likely that Center is their absolute #1 line priority.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by milkman

I've pretty much stayed away from the Lilja/Weigman debates.

I actually agree with both sides of the arguments.

Lilja showed no ill effects from the knee surgeries, and in spite of the arguments that the Colts were a poor run blocking team, he was, as has been discussed, the best run blocker on that line.

He still has the mobility to get out in front when pulling and on screens.

Weigman also still has that mobility, as well.

Lilja is also an effective, albeit not dominating pass protector.
Yes, Manning decision making and quick passes did help, but it wasn't all strictly due to Manning.

The pass protection that Weigman provided, however, was lacking to say the least.

He's going to need help, and it wouldn't surprise me in the least to see Lilja and Weigman double up substantially.

But at the end of the day, I still think there's a good chance that Brown and a drafted center are starters by season's end, making both Lilja and Weigman solid depth, which makes them good free agent additions.

Yeah, Weigmann will have to have help from Waters and Lilja, but I don't think he'll struggle as much as others have said he would. Him, Lilja, and Albert pulling and getting out in the open field for Charles will be nice to see though.