Saints sign DT Aubrayo Franklin

08-02-2011, 04:57 PM

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.

Stats:

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

Great pick-up and upgrade, IMHO

Danno · 08-02-2011, 05:01 PM

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!!!!!

B_Dub_Saint · 08-02-2011, 05:04 PM

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

Danno · 08-02-2011, 05:06 PM

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

SmashMouth · 08-02-2011, 05:08 PM

Crusader · 08-02-2011, 05:10 PM

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

biloxi-indian · 08-02-2011, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

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!!!!!

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

Luda34 · 08-02-2011, 05:17 PM

I don't now to much about this guy.

jcp026 · 08-02-2011, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by strato

Well Sed showed up way out of shape from what i heard...better get the flab under control...because your replacement is here if not..

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

Euphoria · 08-02-2011, 05:22 PM

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...

08-02-2011, 05:15 PM	#7
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Originally Posted by Danno 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!!!!! 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 st thomas likes this.
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jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 952	Originally Posted by strato Well Sed showed up way out of shape from what i heard...better get the flab under control...because your replacement is here if not.. I read an article that said he was at about 298lbs.
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08-02-2011, 04:57 PM	#1
Threaded by biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706 Rating: (0 votes - average) 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. Stats: Aubrayo Franklin, DT for the San Francisco 49ers at NFL.com Great pick-up and upgrade, IMHO Last edited by papz; 08-02-2011 at 05:48 PM..
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,742	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!!!!!

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B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	Just heard it on NFL Network. Its all good in New Orleans!!!!!

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,742	Do you realize that Sedrick Ellis is now probably a back-up?

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,028	Sounds like a nice pick up. That should solidify the rotation.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	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...