Zack Piller ...

Meks · 03-23-2007, 10:12 AM

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?

BeastsoftheNFCeast · 03-23-2007, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meks

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?

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

Meks · 03-23-2007, 02:19 PM

interesting

GTripp0012 · 03-23-2007, 02:20 PM

I think it'd be a great move.

jbcjr14 · 03-23-2007, 02:27 PM

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

AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace · 03-23-2007, 03:06 PM

its sounds like he's hurt an awful lot

sportscurmudgeon · 03-23-2007, 03:40 PM

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.

steveo395 · 03-23-2007, 09:38 PM

Lions | Team signs Piller
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:29:21 -0700
Mike O'Hara, of the Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent OG Zach Piller (Titans) to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

SmootSmack · 03-23-2007, 09:44 PM

Thanks steveo, well that settles that

GMScud · 03-23-2007, 09:56 PM

Where on earth is Ed Mulitalo??

steveo395 · 03-23-2007, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Where on earth is Ed Mulitalo??

Lions | Team close to reaching an agreement with Mulitalo
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:32:58 -0700
Mike O'Hara, of the Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions are close to reaching an agreement with free-agent OG Edwin Mulitalo (Ravens). The Lions and Mulitalo have discussed a three-year contract.

skinsfan_nn · 03-24-2007, 12:12 AM

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.

FRPLG · 03-24-2007, 01:56 AM

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.

SmootSmack · 03-24-2007, 02:31 AM

Done deal. Mulitalo to Detroit

MLive.com blog: Lions Insider: Mulitalo agrees to terms on three-year deal with Lions

Big C · 03-24-2007, 03:16 PM

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

03-23-2007, 10:12 AM	#1
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03-23-2007, 03:40 PM	#7
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Re: Zack Piller ... 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. __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

03-23-2007, 09:38 PM	#8
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Re: Zack Piller ... Lions \| Team signs Piller Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:29:21 -0700 Mike O'Hara, of the Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent OG Zach Piller (Titans) to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. __________________

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03-24-2007, 02:31 AM	#14
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