jerek said:
On a general basis, I understand your frustration with comments regarding a player's observed disposition. I remember reading a truckload of anti-Carr statements that were based on a similar (however IMO grossly inaccurate) kind of thing:
Not to be picky, but is it grossly overstated when you are the one extrapolating emotions, feelings, and inner workings of our players, or is it possible for someone who doesn't share your opinion to be just as accurate as you are??
Don't take this the wrong way, I'm just asking.
Personally, I think it's normal human behavior... we all do it.. and as long as you preface your statement, with IMO, or "From What I saw/see"(which you did) then it should be all fine and dandy......
But I do find it comical how you totally dismiss the inferences drawn by others...
jerek said:
The question burning on my mind is, what in this wide world indicates to the Wand-or-bust crowd that he will or should be our LT? IIRC he gave up 12 sacks in 16 games in 2004. I know that all bets are off in regards to gauging a player's ability because Capers' staff did or didn't play them, but why the strong support for Wand playing the position?
I guess I am asking, what particularly do you guys and gals really like about him?
Personally, I haven't been watching TC....... so I can't say what's going on, or how they look now...... But giving up 12 sacks with Carr in the backfield...... to me isn't a big deal....... like giving up 12 sacks with Drew Bledsoe behind you...... 4 of those may actually be your fault...... who knows.......
But I like the idea of Pitts playing Gaurd..... I too think he can be an avg LT, but a dominant Gaurd...... I don't care to put a rookie at LT...... to me it makes since to start Wand, and give the rookies a good bit of playing time. Wand can earn the spot as we go......... or Spencer can..... whichever.
We should build our line from the inside out.... Pitts & McKinney I think are a strong pair. if Flanagan can hold is own, our run game will really demand some attention....... DE's are going to have to worry about overrunning the play....