Chiefs Lilja is a Chief per 810 - Page 5

Farzin · 03-16-2010, 11:28 AM

THE DEAL IS DONE

LaChapelle · 03-16-2010, 12:11 PM

You can't make the club from the tub
but you might be able to go back to the '80s

RedThat · 03-16-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

If your assumption is correct, why not re-sign Wade Smith?

He had his best season ever last year and seamless filled in at various spots along the line, while upgrading each position he played.

The offensive line was greatly improved when he started in place of Goff. The running game exploded and Cassel was only sacked 8 times in the last six games.

I certainly was disappointed when they didn't re-sign W. Smith.

But my guess is the signings of Wiegman and Lilja are examples of players who are products of the system we are going to run under Charlie Weis.

I think thats the plan. Finding the right role players that are suitable for a particular scheme. Players who understand and know their role within the scheme more than anything.

We are going to be more of zone blocking team. I think thats the direction they're headed. Wiegman excels under that scheme, and so does Lilja. the scheme the Chiefs are going to run is best and properly suited to the strengths of those players.

Coogs · 03-16-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

If your assumption is correct, why not re-sign Wade Smith?

I think filling the vacancy left by losing Wade Smith was huge. IDK if Lilja fills that role exactly, but maybe with the Wiegmann and Lilja signing, it frees us someone like Rudy to fill that void.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-16-2010, 12:13 PM

Wade Smith was too expensive, and if Lilja got paid that much, Pioli is a ****ing mong.

Quesadilla Joe · 03-16-2010, 12:14 PM

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Following up: Ryan Lilja's deal with the Chiefs is for three years

https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/10580491689

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-16-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RedThat

I certainly was disappointed when they didn't re-sign W. Smith.

But my guess is the signings of Wiegman and Lilja are examples of players who are products of the system we are going to run under Charlie Weis.

I think thats the plan. Finding the right role players that are suitable for a particular scheme. Players who understand and know their role within the scheme more than anything.

We are going to be more of zone blocking team. I think thats the direction they're headed. Wiegman excels under that scheme, and so does Lilja. the scheme the Chiefs are going to run is best and properly suited to the strengths of those players.

Yeah but they're old.

Weigman is 37 years old. Lilja is only 28 but broken down.

If Weigman's signing means the end of Niswanger, good. But Lilja's signing only complicates the situation at guard because the young guys need to start.

**ChiTown** · 03-16-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Well, I care.

That's what we're all here for.

OK, my personal opinion is that they didn't like him as a Guard. He's going into his 8th or 9th season as a player who has played a lot of positions in the NFL along the OL (including LT and C). They wanted to focus more on players who were true OG's, and he just didn't fit the bill in their system. That's just my opinion.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-16-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Coogs

I think filling the vacancy left by losing Wade Smith was huge. IDK if Lilja fills that role exactly, but maybe with the Wiegmann and Lilja signing, it frees us someone like Rudy to fill that void.

I truly wish that "Rudy" would never, ever, ever suit up for the Chiefs again.

EVER.

Coogs · 03-16-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

But Lilja's signing only complicates the situation at guard because the young guys need to start.

If the young guys need to start, then they should be able to earn that right this full offseason and training camp. If not, then it is good to have a backup plan in place, and Lilja at the very worst should provide that security blanket.

Coogs · 03-16-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I truly wish that "Rudy" would never, ever, ever suit up for the Chiefs again.

EVER.

Actually, that would be my wish as well.

BigCatDaddy · 03-16-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Yeah but they're old.

Weigman is 37 years old. Lilja is only 28 but broken down.

If Weigman's signing means the end of Niswanger, good. But Lilja's signing only complicates the situation at guard because the young guys need to start.

And with the way offensive lineman go down I'm sure we will see the younger kids get there chance.

BryanBusby · 03-16-2010, 12:20 PM

Wait....I thought Lilja hated the Chiefs?

Titty Meat · 03-16-2010, 12:27 PM

Was the Bon Jovi concert the deal breaker for Lilja?

Jerm · 03-16-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

Was the Bon Jovi concert the deal breaker for Lilja?

It was meeting Trace Adkins.

kcxiv · 03-16-2010, 12:30 PM

Dane hates everything the Chiefs do. So what its for depth. They gotta start and sign somewhere. Maybe they didn't ****ing like Wade Smith all that much. They see alot more of him then we do.

IF this helps the line then so be it. This team is already very young, so we signed a few older guys big ****ing deal. Alot of the older guys are interchangeable after seasons end anyways. YOu always have to have that mixture anyways.

its not like we were going to go 12-4 into the play offs. If this is the way they want to build their team with their vision so be it., I will reserve judgement until i see how it works. They do deserve that much.

If people dont want to give them that much, well thats your ****ing problem.

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kcxiv In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Valley, Cali Casino cash: $8697996	Dane hates everything the Chiefs do. So what its for depth. They gotta start and sign somewhere. Maybe they didn't **ing like Wade Smith all that much. They see alot more of him then we do. IF this helps the line then so be it. This team is already very young, so we signed a few older guys big ing deal. Alot of the older guys are interchangeable after seasons end anyways. YOu always have to have that mixture anyways. its not like we were going to go 12-4 into the play offs. If this is the way they want to build their team with their vision so be it., I will reserve judgement until i see how it works. They do deserve that much. If people dont want to give them that much, well thats your **ing problem.
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