2012 DRAFT GUIDE
 #65 Ryan Lilja
 Pos: Offensive Line
NFL Team: KAN
Injury: Probable
Injury Type: back
 Experience: 9
College: Kansas State
Height: 74
Weight: 290
Born: 10/15/1981

Summary

The Chiefs made some real improvement defensively last season, ranking 11th overall. The pass defense was the big strength, ranking sixth overall while getting 23 interceptions. Expect more of the same this season, especially with the addition of Stanford Routt at the other starting cornerback spot. Brandon Flower is emerging as a top corner in the league, and Eric Berry makes plays all over the field at safety. This until will be hard to throw against. The rush defense had some issues last year, though, ranking 26th overall. The Chiefs made some moves in the offseason to hopefully shore up this area. They drafted tackle Dontari Poe with their first pick, hoping to find that run-stuffing force in the middle. Poe should provide a boost. The Chiefs have so-so special teams with Javier Arenas expected to handle both punt and kick return duties. He has some big-play ability but isn't a game changer at the position.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
This unit is definitely making strides but isn't a legit No. 1 just yet for fantasy teams. They still lack some sack potential. But they will cause some turnovers and limit yards and points most weeks. Consider the Chiefs a solid spot starter, low-end No. 1 defense/special teams.

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Notes

May 20 02:33 pm
Retired OG Ryan Lilja (knee, toe) will not consider a comeback until he recovers from knee and toe surgeries he underwent this offseason. General manager John Dorsey and head coach Andy Reid have asked Lilja to reconsider his retirement decision.
Source: KFFL.com
Apr 20 01:32 pm
The Kansas City Chiefs have asked free-agent OG Ryan Lilja (knee, toe) to reconsider his decision to retire this offseason. Lilja underwent knee and toe surgeries this offseason and is rehabbing from the surgeries. He could re-sign with the team before training camp if he changes his mind.
Source: KFFL.com
Apr 10 10:13 am
The Kansas City Chiefs have approached OG Ryan Lilja about playing another season, and he was receptive to the idea, according to a person with knowledge of the situation; however, no deal is imminent. Lilja said immediately after the end of last season that he would retire.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 31 03:12 pm
Kansas City Chiefs OG Ryan Lilja has announced his retirement from professional football.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 27 04:42 pm
Kansas City Chiefs OT Branden Albert (back), WR Terrance Copper (knee), LB Cory Greenwood (illness), DE Tyson Jackson (foot), OG Ryan Lilja (back), TE Tony Moeaki (head) and OL Donald Stephenson (illness) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 26 05:53 pm
Kansas City Chiefs T Branden Albert (back), WR Terrance Copper (knee), LB Tamba Hali (illness), DE Tyson Jackson (foot), G Ryan Lilja (back), TE Tony Moeaki (head) and Donald Stephenson (illness) all did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 21 03:42 pm
Kansas City Chiefs QB Brady Quinn (ribs), WR Jonathan Baldwin (illness), WR Josh Bellamy (illness), WR Terrance Copper (hamstring), OG Jon Asamoah (thumb), OG Ryan Lilja (back), OL Rich Ranglin (knee), CB Javier Arenas (ankle), CB Brandon Flowers (illness), FS Neiko Thorpe (illness) and SS Eric Berry (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 21, and are listed as probable for Week 16.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 14 02:52 pm
Kansas City Chiefs OG Jon Asamoah (thumb), OG Ryan Lilja (knee) and OT Branden Albert (back) are listed as questionable for Week 15. Lilja fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, while the other two were limited.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 07 04:12 pm
Kansas City Chiefs OG Ryan Lilja (knee) and LB Tamba Hali (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 7, and are listed as probable for Week 14.
Source: KFFL.com
Nov 30 02:42 pm
Kansas City Chiefs T Branden Albert (back) and LB Tamba Hali (knee) were both limited in practice Friday, Nov. 30, and are questionable for Week 13. G Ryan Lilja (knee) fully participated in practice and is questionable.
Source: KFFL.com

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