Some of the theories posited here are a bit off. No way Hodgden starts as a rookie, unless he looks like the next Mike Webster. Doubtful he makes the final 53 imo. Wand won't play center either. If Shelton signs (fingers crossed) Riley will have alot of trouble making the final 53 as well. And, there is no way he starts over Wade.
As for Shelton, I am somewhere between he's a useless signing that won't beat out Wand, to he is our savior. I realize he was released, but I don't think it was a talent issue as much as a "lazy" issue. I think Green and him didn't see eye to eye, and Green is using him to set an example. Maybe being released will give him a wakeup call. However, imo, even at his worst, he gives us an experienced legit LT, and (again imo) is a clear upgrade over Wand. Most likely, we draft a blue chip LT next year. Shelton starts this year, and next as we work in our new LT. Wand becomes a long term backup swing tackle. I agree with not over paying him, but as long as he doesn't have long term guaranteed money, it's a great signing. They need to front load as much of his signing bonus as possible, and give him more cash than other teams. We have the cap room to do this. It helps the line. I don't see the negativity to this deal that alot of you do.