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Good Signing. We may actually have an O Line this year. Maybe Matt Cassle won't have to do his best Michael Vick impression every game.

I couldn't disagree more.

He is in no way, shape or form, an "upgrade" over Wade Smith.

And why would Bill Polian cut a guy in the prime of his career?

I don't mind the signing of Lilja at all.

After the bloodbath that ensued because of the offensive line last season, you had to expect changes. Personally, I'm glad Pioli's going out and picking up offensive linemen like Lilja and Wiegmann. They might not be the gamebreakers or key signings that everyone is pining for, but you have to at least be happy they're actively attempting to fix the problem instead of sitting on their hands and hoping a last minute trade will cure what ails them.

Is this a signing that will improve us to the point of Super Bowl contention or a contender for years to come? No, but it's a small piece that will hopefully ensure the offense doesn't shit it's pants whenever they hit the field.

I agree with this one. I have no idea why we didn't keep Smith. He signed a very reasonable contract with Houston.

All Cassel needs is 8-10 seconds in the pocket to insure he'll make great decisions.

Also wouldn't be the first time a team failed a guy on his physical to have a PC way (excuse) of cutting him when he is owed a $1.7 MM roster bonus and is a popular with his teammates and fans.

It seems to matter when you factor in that 2 targets were guys from here.

I really have no view of the signing to be honest, I still think the Chiefs will do something stupid and take an OT first.

$3MM a year for a guy who is the same age as Lilja (28) and has started 32 games in 8 years? They say they signed him to compete for possible starting job, $3MM a year? No thanks.

Wade Smith's talents are greatly exaggerated on CP.

I made it to page 6 so excuse me if it's already been mentioned.

I remember reading here that W. Smith didn't get resigned cause he didn't want to be here?

We will agree to disagree then. Wade Smith is a career backup albeit he is very versatile.

As I said earlier in this thread the Colts wanted to go bigger on the OL.

Impossible. Wade Smith is irreplaceable11111111111111111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!UNOEINJUAN1111111111111!!!!!!!!

I don't think I'd want a small OL either, the Colts tried that and it lead to them not being able to run the ball...

Worked for Denver many more years than it didn't work for Indy.