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Found November 25, 2011 on kansascity.com:
PLAYERS: Ryan Lilja,  Rodney Hudson
TEAMS: Kansas City Chiefs
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When guard Ryan Lilja left the field with an apparent concussion during Monday night's loss at New England, the Chiefs turned to a replacement who, at first glance, doesn't inspire much confidence. Rookie Rodney Hudson is short, squat and has a rounded stomach that makes him look like he recently swallowed a bowling ball.
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