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UPDATE 6/8/07: After sniffing around a few veteran guards since the start of free
agency in March, the Giants finally added one today. They signed
eight-year veteran Zach Piller, who has been with the Titans since the
team selected him in the third round of the 1999 draft.
Star-Ledger
UPDATE 5/4/07: The release of Zach Piller is a surprise on one level because they just
signed him as a free agent five weeks ago. Then again, it's not that
shocking because the Lions suddenly have a logjam on the offensive line.
MLive.com
UPDATE 3/23/07: The Lions signed free-agent guard Zach Piller
of the Tennessee Titans on Friday and were close to an agreement with
Edwin Mulitalo, another free-agent guard from the Baltimore Ravens.
Detroit News
PRO CAREER
2005: Returned from injury to start all 16 games at left guard. Helped
pave way for offense that ranked ninth in NFL in passing. Blocked for
running backs Chris Brown and Travis Henry, who combined for 1,186
rushing yards.
2004: Played only in season opener at Miami (9/11). In second half,
injured left biceps, which caused him to be inactive for next three
weeks (9/19 against Indianapolis, 9/26 against Jacksonville and 10/3 at
San Diego). He underwent surgery September 13 and was placed on injured
reserve October 7.
2003: Started all 16 games for Titans for first time in career as
left guard. Helped Steve McNair lead the league in passing (100.4
rating) and paved way as Eddie George recorded his seventh 1,000-yard
season (1,031). Member of offensive line that tied for third in
conference (sixth in NFL) with just 25 sacks allowed, while Titans
offense ranked fourth in AFC (eighth in NFL) in total yards.
2002: started first 13 games of season for Titans before suffering
strained left calf against Indianapolis (12/8), which forced him to
miss final three games of season. Was declared inactive for those three
games before he returned to start in postseason. Helped team finish
second in league in sacks allowed with 21, the second-lowest sack total
in franchise history over a 16-game season. Paved the way for rushing
attack to gain 1,952 yards, including a team-high 1,165 yards from RB
Eddie George.
2001: Gained first starts of NFL career, setting personal-high with
nine starts at left guard and helped contribute to Titans offense that
ranked eighth overall in NFL, its highest ranking since 1993. Spent
first two games of season on special teams unit, primarily on extra
point attempts. Inserted into starting lineup for first time of his
career at Baltimore (10/7) at left guard in loss to Ravens.
2000: Saw action in 16 games as reserve and on Titans special teams
and demonstrated to coaching staff that o-line maintains its
consistency when inserted into lineup.
1999: Played in eight games and was declared inactive for seven
games for Titans. Was used primarily on special teams and as reserve
lineman. Saw first NFL action in season opener against Cincinnati
(9/12) on special teams. Declared inactive for all four playoff games.
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COLLEGE
All-SEC selection at left tackle as senior...began college career as
defensive lineman at Georgia Tech. ...sat out 1995 season under NCAA
transfer rules. As a freshman played in all 11 contests for Georgia
Tech, starting six at nose guard and one at DT (Duke)...recorded 37
tackles and one forced fumble...majored in sports management.
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PERSONAL
Piller spent much of the 2004 offseason starting a production company
with a friend called Madkow Entertainment, whose first project is a
documentary called "QB Needs Job" (www.qbneedsjob.com)...He plans to
enter the film into independent film festivals by the fall of 2004 and
is already preparing for the company’s second film, "The
Motivation"...Piller is an avid theme park fan. Every year, the
Tallahassee-native returns to the Sunshine State to visit Disney World
and Universal Studios to relax and get his mind off of football...
Married to Dana (4/1/03), the couple resides in Nashville throughout
the year with their daughter, Zoe Rylee (1/26/03)...Earned Super Prep
All-America, All-State, and earned spots on Blue Chip Illustrated's
All-Region and Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100 squads
as offensive lineman at Lincoln High during senior year in Tallahassee,
Florida...Added 34 tackles (10 for loss) and three sacks in defensive
line duty as Trojans' senior captain. Selected to play in
Georgia-Florida All-Star Game. Also lettered three years in
basketball...Participant in Titans Charity Golf Classic and Titans
Caravan and has made various area hospital visits...Hosts Gators For
Kids in Gainesville, Fla., a two-day fundraising golf event celebrating
Florida’s 1996 National Championship team that benefits Boys and Girls
Club of Alachua County and Newspapers in Education in Alachua
County...Born Zachary Paul Piller, May 2, 1976 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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