Before Jamaal Charles burst onto the scene with a 108-yard rushing performance in week 10, Kansas City fans clamored for a revamped offensive line.
Atrocious in protection, the offensive unit surrendered 42 sacks in 2009, but the majority came in the first half of the season.
The inability to give the quarterback time to let plays develop is also a cause for quarterback Matt Cassel’s troubling 5.9 yards per completion last season.
While the offensive line jelled, it was still clear there was room for improvement.
Kansas City’s front office management has addressed this concern with two offseason signings: the return of center Casey Wiegmann and guard Ryan Lilja. (Lilja was part of the KC practice squad under head coach Dick Vermeil before being cut and signing with the Colts. ...
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Casey Wiegmann, Ryan Lilja Sign with Chiefs: 2010 Offensive Line Takes Shape
Posted: 16th March 2010 by Russell Fike in NFLComments Off on Casey Wiegmann, Ryan Lilja Sign with Chiefs: 2010 Offensive Line Takes Shape