Zack Piller ...
 

the 8 year veteran guard from the Tennesse Titans visisted at Redskin park(redskins.com)

I wouldnt mind picking him up to add some experience and depth.

thoughts?

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[quote=Meks;290492]the 8 year veteran guard from the Tennesse Titans visisted at Redskin park(redskins.com)

I wouldnt mind picking him up to add some experience and depth.

thoughts?[/quote]

I dont think hes going to be depth, I think we are still shopping for a starter.

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interesting

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I think it'd be a great move.

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He visited yesterday and left without a contract? Usually means no dice.

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its sounds like he's hurt an awful lot

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Big guy; hurt a lot; considered "surplus" in Tennessee; hasn't been a hot commodity in free agency.

That kind of summarizes what the state of play is regarding ZP. If he's healthy, he's probably better than any of the other "aspirants" to the LG position on the roster at the moment. But he's missed a ton of games in the past 3 seasons and he'd be of zero help if he's hurt.

I always worry about VERY LARGE players who develop leg injuries. They seem not to heal nearly as quickly nor as often as smaller players with leg injuries. My hypothesis is that being as heavy as they are, it is difficult for them to give the injury any real rest in the early stages of rehab because of the stress and strain they put on it by walking/standing. But I'm not a doctor and I don't play one on TV and I haven't stayed at a Holiday Inn Express in years.

Because I don't believe there are any outstanding candidates to start at LG on the roster at the moment, it would behoove the team to "upgrade" there. ZP is a small upgrade; if the FO thinks they cannot do better, they ought to sign him. If they think they can do better - and that's not REALLY all that difficult - then they should take a pass here.

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[B]Lions | Team signs Piller[/B]
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:29:21 -0700
Mike O'Hara, of the Detroit News, reports the [COLOR=black]Detroit Lions[/COLOR] have signed free-agent OG [URL="http://www.kffl.com/player/1867/nfl"][COLOR=#0000ff]Zach Piller[/COLOR][/URL] (Titans) to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Thanks steveo, well that settles that

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Where on earth is Ed Mulitalo??

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[quote=GMScud;290810]Where on earth is Ed Mulitalo??[/quote]
[B]Lions | Team close to reaching an agreement with Mulitalo[/B]
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:32:58 -0700
Mike O'Hara, of the Detroit News, reports the [COLOR=black]Detroit Lions[/COLOR] are close to reaching an agreement with free-agent OG [URL="http://www.kffl.com/player/143/nfl"][COLOR=#0000ff]Edwin Mulitalo[/COLOR][/URL] (Ravens). The [URL="http://www.kffl.com/team/16/nfl"][COLOR=#0000ff]Lions[/COLOR][/URL] and Mulitalo have discussed a three-year contract.

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I was really surprised we didn't take a look at Mulitalo. If Detroit lands this guy, I think he will be a big help.

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Wade is our LG and we'll pick up depth with the picks we get when we trade down. Maybe one depth signing similar to a ZP. I really think that's the way they want to go.

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Done deal. Mulitalo to Detroit

[url=http://blog.mlive.com/lionsinsider/2007/03/mulitalo_agrees_to_terms_on_th.html]MLive.com blog: Lions Insider: Mulitalo agrees to terms on three-year deal with Lions[/url]

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so the lions got both of the guards we were after, strange

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Piller gone to Detroit too

[url=http://nfl-connection.com/nfl-news/lions-bolster-ol-sign-former-titans-guard-piller/]Lions bolster OL, sign former Titans guard Piller at[/url]

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that's fine w/me. I am weary of signing a vet. to just fill in at LG. Wade is a different story, he was here last year & is hungry to show that he's still a good starter in the nfl. Even w/Wade re-signed, I would rather see a rookie win the job & keep Wade at the ready to fill in at OT, cause it would be almost unbelievable if Samuels & Jansen don't miss any games this year.

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Who do we plan on drafting?

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no mulitalo either hes a lion also.

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The AP reported that Zach Piller has signed with the Lions. I guess we will get a starting Guard or back up lineman in the draft!

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[quote=RedskinPete;291299]The AP reported that Zach Piller has signed with the Lions. I guess we will get a starting Guard or back up lineman in the draft![/quote]

with what pick? :(

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• Free-agent G Zach Piller remains on the Redskins' radar after visiting March 22, but team sources indicate they are intrigued with the idea of using 6-foot-8 Todd Wade, a converted tackle, at Derrick Dockery's vacated LG spot.

[url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2828276]ESPN.com - NFL - Pasquarelli: "Franchise player" tag is honor players rather avoid[/url]

I thought he was signed, looks like he is still out there. I think we should get him.

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[quote=skinsfan242;295144]• Free-agent G Zach Piller remains on the Redskins' radar after visiting March 22, but team sources indicate they are intrigued with the idea of using 6-foot-8 Todd Wade, a converted tackle, at Derrick Dockery's vacated LG spot.

[URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2828276"]ESPN.com - NFL - Pasquarelli: "Franchise player" tag is honor players rather avoid[/URL]

I thought he was signed, looks like he is still out there. I think we should get him.[/quote]

Dude, ESPN hasn't updated their site. this was reported awhile ago. Pillar is a Lion indeed.