OT Jordan Mills visiting

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(04-01-2019, 11:17 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Is 28 really young?

He's rated 56.0 by PFF which is the #70 Tackle.

Here's his PFF write-up:

Jordan Mills has been an example of consistency, as he’s played over 1,000 snaps in each of the past three seasons, making him one of only seven tackles to do so. He is still only 28 years old, but he has never surpassed his career-high 62.7 overall grade, which came in his final season with the Chicago Bears. At this point in his career, Mills has proven that he can be a stable backup offensive lineman in this league but not a quality starter for a team.

Since 2016, Mills has led the Buffalo Bills in total pressures allowed and has posted the lowest pass-blocking grade among the team’s qualifying offensive lineman. The ceiling hasn’t been very high for Mills thus far in his career, only earning a game grade above 80.0 just once since entering the league in 2013 (Week 13 vs. DAL, 83.9). However, Mills’ strengths have changed since coming to Buffalo from Chicago. After earning a higher run-blocking grade than pass-blocking grade each of the two seasons in the windy city, Mills has improved his pass blocking while his run blocking has taken a dip. His 47.7 run-blocking grade in 2018 ranked 77th out of 85 qualifying tackles.

For O linemen? Yes. Many go into their mid 30's. As a swing tackle he has experience playing which tends to be the thing you look for there. When they go in it's normally after getting few reps all week and with little game experience. 

I'm not saying this is a good move, I'm just saying it was kind of an expected move. We knew we were going to add a veteran still and he is basically the type of veteran you'd have as a 4th or 5th tackle option. I think if he gets a contract what you are looking for is a 1 year deal or two with low guarantee because it means they structured it to be cutable post camp if the draft falls their way.