Saints sign DT Aubrayo Franklin

08-02-2011, 05:07 PM

jeffduncantp

Just talked to former NFL scout Chris Landry, who called Aubrayo Franklin "the best DT prospect in the FA market. He's a big-time player."

jeffduncantp

Landry on AF:"(He's) 1 of a handful of elite interior (def) players in the league. This puts them @ a (talent) level they havent had in yrs"

papz · 08-02-2011, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by KingCutta

Great Pickup.....dude is a beast..... **CoughstillneedaOLBcough**

Our front line will help our production at OLB. They're going to have a lot of room to roam and make plays. Even if we didn't get a "name" linebacker, I'm very comfortable with what we currently have on the roster.

Rugby Saint II · 08-02-2011, 05:14 PM

Yeah we look good at DT now. Wow just Wow. I wonder how Loomis is going to pull an OLB out of his hat now?

LBCutta · 08-02-2011, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Our front line will help our production at OLB. They're going to have a lot of room to roam and make plays. Even if we didn't get a "name" linebacker, I'm very comfortable with what we currently have on the roster.

I agree. I just hope Jonathan Casillas is healthy......and we limit Shanle......

TheDeuce · 08-02-2011, 05:17 PM

Have to admit I'm embarrassed, never really heard much about this guy, but the reactions from scouts seems to b overwhelmingly positive. I'll need to read more about him... but if he's that good, I wish we'd locked him up for more than one year.

Cruize · 08-02-2011, 05:21 PM

Great signing. The talent level on the field will not drop off in the rotation as it has in years past. What about Kirk Morrison at LB? The guy hits.

papz · 08-02-2011, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by strato

Yep this dude made Willis the star he is...Shanle might go to the probowl..lol

He definitely helped occupying blockers and such... but let's not solely give him all the credit. Patrick Willis is a superstar.

SmashMouth · 08-02-2011, 05:28 PM

Does he take as much space as the "Big Wiggle"? Hopefully he won't eat as many chicken wings!

Danno · 08-02-2011, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

Have to admit I'm embarrassed, never really heard much about this guy, but the reactions from scouts seems to b overwhelmingly positive. I'll need to read more about him... but if he's that good, I wish we'd locked him up for more than one year.

Lets put it this way, I know we all love Sedrick Ellis, but big Sed is now our 3rd best DT.

papz · 08-02-2011, 05:37 PM

Lets put it this way, I know we all love Sedrick Ellis, but big Sed is now our 3rd best DT.

I was silently thinking that in my head too. =]

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08-02-2011, 05:12 PM	#22
papz Got a problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 9,168	Originally Posted by KingCutta Great Pickup.....dude is a beast..... CoughstillneedaOLBcough Our front line will help our production at OLB. They're going to have a lot of room to roam and make plays. Even if we didn't get a "name" linebacker, I'm very comfortable with what we currently have on the roster. Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 8,846	Yeah we look good at DT now. Wow just Wow. I wonder how Loomis is going to pull an OLB out of his hat now? Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

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LBCutta 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Killeen, TX....Born in Marrero, LA Posts: 554	Originally Posted by papz Our front line will help our production at OLB. They're going to have a lot of room to roam and make plays. Even if we didn't get a "name" linebacker, I'm very comfortable with what we currently have on the roster. I agree. I just hope Jonathan Casillas is healthy......and we limit Shanle...... Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

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08-02-2011, 05:26 PM	#27
papz Got a problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 9,168	Originally Posted by strato Yep this dude made Willis the star he is...Shanle might go to the probowl..lol He definitely helped occupying blockers and such... but let's not solely give him all the credit. Patrick Willis is a superstar. Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook! saintsfan601 likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort Alabama Posts: 11,200	Originally Posted by TheDeuce Have to admit I'm embarrassed, never really heard much about this guy, but the reactions from scouts seems to b overwhelmingly positive. I'll need to read more about him... but if he's that good, I wish we'd locked him up for more than one year. Lets put it this way, I know we all love Sedrick Ellis, but big Sed is now our 3rd best DT. Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook! Rugby Saint II likes this.

08-02-2011, 05:37 PM	#30
papz Got a problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 9,168	Lets put it this way, I know we all love Sedrick Ellis, but big Sed is now our 3rd best DT. I was silently thinking that in my head too. =] Share Share this post on Digg Reddit! Twitter! Facebook!

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