Saints sign DT Aubrayo Franklin
 

Via twitter @AdamSchefter

Filed to ESPN: New Orleans pulled off free-agent upset, reaching agreement with former 49ers DT Aubrayo Franklin on a one-year deal.

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Aubrayo Franklin, DT for the San Francisco 49ers at NFL.com

Great pick-up and upgrade, IMHO

You better not be playing with my heart buster...

He's the number 2 rated DT on Scout.com

DT 1 Haloti Ngata Fran. 5 6-4/350 Oregon Baltimore
DT 2 Aubrayo Franklin UFA 8 6-1/334 Tennessee San Francisco
DT 3 Shaun Rogers UFA 10 6-4/350 Texas Cleveland New Orleans
DT 4 Paul Soliai Fran. 4 6-4/344 Utah Miami Miami



FREAKIN WOW!!!!!

Just heard it on NFL Network. Its all good in New Orleans!!!!!

Do you realize that Sedrick Ellis is now probably a back-up?

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Sounds like a nice pick up. That should solidify the rotation.

Danno; Now would I do that to ya? :) Here is another site that has him #1

1. Aubrayo Franklin, San Francisco 49ers

Age as of 1st September 2011: 31

2010 Grade: +15.5

Key Stat: 37 defensive stops. Third most of all defensive tackles.

Behind The Numbers: Let’s be honest, there are not enough quality nose tackles in the league right now, so good ones are all the more valuable. Franklin isn’t a one gap nose tackle that is all the rage, but a true prototypical, run stuffing, gobble up running backs two gapper. He’s not going to get after the passer, but when you can anchor a line like Franklin you really don’t need to.

Ranking the Free Agents: Defensive Tackles and 3-4 Defensive Ends | ProFootballFocus.com

I don't now to much about this guy.

I read an article that said he was at about 298lbs.

Rodgers isn't going to play every down so we need to get a good solid rotation on the DL.

Get your tickets to the SB now...