I have seen some conspiracy theories floating around this board about these O-line changes, especially the lack of Wand sitings. I thought Id summarize them here.
a) It is some kind of maxwellian plot to save money.
In this scenario, the coaches always intended to play Pitts at LT, but they didnt want to pay him LT money on his new contract. Therefore they had him play guard while they reworked his contract. Add the sudden disappearance (coaches decision) of Seth Wand, who is in a contract year, and the plot thickens. Wand cant prove himself as a good player this year, so the team can low ball him on the next contract and he has little leverage with the Texans or any other team. They sign him for cheap and then have him start again next year after this years seasoning on the bench.
Interesting, but unlikely.
b) The O-line gave up in rebellion to the coaches
At least I think that is what this post meant. Correct me if Im wrong. I think powda is referring to the game when they platooned Wand and Spears, and this platooning led to the O-line falling on their swords over the coaches decision.
Interesting, but unlikely.
c) Wand really, really, really POd somebody.
It would have to be something very bad for a coach to hold a grudge this long to the detriment of the team.
Interesting (especially infantrycaks jesting scenario), but unlikely.
Conclusion
Ill never figure out what is going on.
a) It is some kind of maxwellian plot to save money.
In this scenario, the coaches always intended to play Pitts at LT, but they didnt want to pay him LT money on his new contract. Therefore they had him play guard while they reworked his contract. Add the sudden disappearance (coaches decision) of Seth Wand, who is in a contract year, and the plot thickens. Wand cant prove himself as a good player this year, so the team can low ball him on the next contract and he has little leverage with the Texans or any other team. They sign him for cheap and then have him start again next year after this years seasoning on the bench.
Interesting, but unlikely.
b) The O-line gave up in rebellion to the coaches
powda said:
At least I think that is what this post meant. Correct me if Im wrong. I think powda is referring to the game when they platooned Wand and Spears, and this platooning led to the O-line falling on their swords over the coaches decision.
Interesting, but unlikely.
c) Wand really, really, really POd somebody.
infantrycak said:
It would have to be something very bad for a coach to hold a grudge this long to the detriment of the team.
Interesting (especially infantrycaks jesting scenario), but unlikely.
Conclusion
Ill never figure out what is going on.
