Chiefs IF we sign Lilja, what does that mean? - Page 2

dallaschiefsfan · 03-15-2010, 09:48 AM

He's been a left guard for the Colts...so...does that mean:

A. He would be a line-depth add
B. He would get the first shot at RG
C. He provides an opening to trade Waters

His 2008 injury and sudden release by the Colts makes me think depth. Not being a line expert, I have no idea as to whether he would even be a good fit at RG...but if he can easily make the switch, that option make sense to me. The conspiracy theorist in me says "C" because 1.) I'm guessing Pioli/Haley never fogot the incident last off-season and 2.) Pioli might want to collect draft picks.

Regardless, if he gets a contract offer, I'm guessing we'll know their plans pretty soon.

JD10367 · 03-15-2010, 10:33 AM

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Mr. Laz · 03-15-2010, 11:23 AM

I still think they might give Waters another shot at center.

wait ... and before people start bitching about Waters having problems with the center exchange back in the day. IIRC he only had a QB/C fumble exchange 2/3 times and he was just getting started. We had other options so we didn't give it a full chance.

Also the idea that Center is more physically demanding is bullshit. Center is more mentally demanding and that is where Water's experience comes in to play. Waters would be good at identifying the blitz and shifting the blocking assignment and line calls.

Center needs leverage and power more than speed unless you pull your center.

it would all depend on whether Waters would want to try it or not.

LT - albert
LG - Lilja
C - Waters
RG - Colin Brown/Draftee
RT - O'callaghan/Draftee

RustShack · 03-15-2010, 12:21 PM

He would have to play LG and we would have to move Waters to RG.

RustShack · 03-15-2010, 12:23 PM

Waters is too big to play C in a zone blocking offense, maybe he could have done it in Herms. Also we are going to use Weigmann to pull. .

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T-post Tom · 03-15-2010, 12:29 PM

Haven't you heard? Lilja is washed up and can't play in the NFL.

Seriously, he would be good depth as he can also play center.

dallaschiefsfan · 03-15-2010, 12:32 PM

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He would have to play LG and we would have to move Waters to RG.

This would be interesting if this is how it happens. I would think that Waters play at RG would be helpful in further improvement to O'Callaghan's play.
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Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-15-2010, 01:03 PM

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When your team is as devoid of talent as the Chiefs, you have to be willing to look under every stone.

My only concern is the guy starts, struggles, then continues to start anyway ala Goff. As long as that doesn't happen, there is nothing bad that could come out of this. Well, provided we don't give the guy 10 milly guaranteed or some dumb shit like that.

You're looking at this from the wrong angle, Flop. If evry one of these FA linemen dumpster-dives suck, it means more "Spanish" Cassel Magic; the kind we've come to know and love oh so much.

And if that happens again, that will ultimately lead to, well, you know where I'm going with this...

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dallaschiefsfan Herm is the worst...horrible Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $4428850	IF we sign Lilja, what does that mean? He's been a left guard for the Colts...so...does that mean: A. He would be a line-depth add B. He would get the first shot at RG C. He provides an opening to trade Waters His 2008 injury and sudden release by the Colts makes me think depth. Not being a line expert, I have no idea as to whether he would even be a good fit at RG...but if he can easily make the switch, that option make sense to me. The conspiracy theorist in me says "C" because 1.) I'm guessing Pioli/Haley never fogot the incident last off-season and 2.) Pioli might want to collect draft picks. Regardless, if he gets a contract offer, I'm guessing we'll know their plans pretty soon.
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03-15-2010, 11:23 AM	#17
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	I still think they might give Waters another shot at center. wait ... and before people start bitching about Waters having problems with the center exchange back in the day. IIRC he only had a QB/C fumble exchange 2/3 times and he was just getting started. We had other options so we didn't give it a full chance. Also the idea that Center is more physically demanding is bullshit. Center is more mentally demanding and that is where Water's experience comes in to play. Waters would be good at identifying the blitz and shifting the blocking assignment and line calls. Center needs leverage and power more than speed unless you pull your center. it would all depend on whether Waters would want to try it or not. LT - albert LG - Lilja C - Waters RG - Colin Brown/Draftee RT - O'callaghan/Draftee __________________
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T-post Tom Threepeat! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $4587293	Haven't you heard? Lilja is washed up and can't play in the NFL. Seriously, he would be good depth as he can also play center. __________________ You seem nice!
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