Saints bring in veteran offensive lineman Orlando Franklin for a visit: source

RaginCajun83 · 07-27-2017, 07:32 PM

"Sources" knows more than God

ChrisXVI · 07-27-2017, 07:55 PM

So just for the heck of it... Here's Walter Football's take on the Franklin signing:

Saints sign G Orlando Franklin (1 year): A Grade
There are no financial details available yet, but I'm going to assume that this 1-year deal isn't worth more than a couple million dollars. If so, this is an outstanding acquisition.

Orlando Franklin is very talented; he signed a $36.5 million contract two offseasons ago with the Chargers. Unfortunately for Franklin, he hasn't been able to stay healthy. Things could change for him now that he's on a new team with a different training staff. If so, he can be a big upgrade over Andrus Peat at left guard, which was looking like the one dubious spot for New Orleans up front, assuming first-round rookie Ryan Ramczyk isn't a bust.

Having talent on the offensive line is extremely important in the post-CBA NFL, and Franklin certainly brings that to the table. Whether he can stay healthy remains to be seen, but either way, it doesn't appear as though the Saints are taking any sort of risk.

jnormand · 07-27-2017, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Is OL Orlando Franklin related to WR Clifford Franklin?

"Clifford Franklin's got moves even Clifford Franklin hasn't seen yet. To Clifford Franklin the ball is like a cold. Clifford Franklin is gonna come down with it. Clifford Franklin is gonna catch it."

Great movie!

WillSaints81 · 07-27-2017, 11:13 PM

So Peat was a bust at LG now? What?

The Dude · 07-27-2017, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

This "Source Guy" really knows his stuff. He's quoted everywhere!!

Oh they're everywhere, just watching...
But again according to some we shouldn't worry about the offensive line. Shouldn't even be addressed.

The Dude · 07-27-2017, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

So just for the heck of it... Here's Walter Football's take on the Franklin signing:

Saints sign G Orlando Franklin (1 year): A Grade
There are no financial details available yet, but I'm going to assume that this 1-year deal isn't worth more than a couple million dollars. If so, this is an outstanding acquisition.

Orlando Franklin is very talented; he signed a $36.5 million contract two offseasons ago with the Chargers. Unfortunately for Franklin, he hasn't been able to stay healthy. Things could change for him now that he's on a new team with a different training staff. If so, he can be a big upgrade over Andrus Peat at left guard, which was looking like the one dubious spot for New Orleans up front, assuming first-round rookie Ryan Ramczyk isn't a bust.

Having talent on the offensive line is extremely important in the post-CBA NFL, and Franklin certainly brings that to the table. Whether he can stay healthy remains to be seen, but either way, it doesn't appear as though the Saints are taking any sort of risk.

Interesting. Again they are playing the gamble with injured players.
We've had our Bryds, Spillers, and Ellerbies but we've hit on a few like Breaux, Hightower, etc

Oh and some dude who played QB for the Chargers.

jeanpierre · 07-27-2017, 11:51 PM

foreverfan · 07-28-2017, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Not sure... but there is something about him and his eyes...

Seer1 · 07-28-2017, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Interesting. Again they are playing the gamble with injured players.
We've had our Bryds, Spillers, and Ellerbies but we've hit on a few like Breaux, Hightower, etc

Oh and some dude who played QB for the Chargers.

Definitely this, but who else is available?

The Dude · 07-28-2017, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Seer1

Definitely this, but who else is available?

Danno said anybody worth their salt knows that there isn't anyone worth a damn out there on offensive line.

That was before we signed this guy...

There couldn't possibly be anyone else out there right?? The though is just ludicrous!!!!

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints bring in veteran offensive lineman Orlando Franklin for a visit: source So just for the heck of it... Here's Walter Football's take on the Franklin signing: Saints sign G Orlando Franklin (1 year): A Grade There are no financial details available yet, but I'm going to assume that this 1-year deal isn't worth more than a couple million dollars. If so, this is an outstanding acquisition. Orlando Franklin is very talented; he signed a $36.5 million contract two offseasons ago with the Chargers. Unfortunately for Franklin, he hasn't been able to stay healthy. Things could change for him now that he's on a new team with a different training staff. If so, he can be a big upgrade over Andrus Peat at left guard, which was looking like the one dubious spot for New Orleans up front, assuming first-round rookie Ryan Ramczyk isn't a bust. Having talent on the offensive line is extremely important in the post-CBA NFL, and Franklin certainly brings that to the table. Whether he can stay healthy remains to be seen, but either way, it doesn't appear as though the Saints are taking any sort of risk. foreverfan likes this.
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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,662	Re: Saints bring in veteran offensive lineman Orlando Franklin for a visit: source Originally Posted by jeanpierre Is OL Orlando Franklin related to WR Clifford Franklin? "Clifford Franklin's got moves even Clifford Franklin hasn't seen yet. To Clifford Franklin the ball is like a cold. Clifford Franklin is gonna come down with it. Clifford Franklin is gonna catch it." Great movie!

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Saints bring in veteran offensive lineman Orlando Franklin for a visit: source Originally Posted by ChrisXVI So just for the heck of it... Here's Walter Football's take on the Franklin signing: Saints sign G Orlando Franklin (1 year): A Grade There are no financial details available yet, but I'm going to assume that this 1-year deal isn't worth more than a couple million dollars. If so, this is an outstanding acquisition. Orlando Franklin is very talented; he signed a $36.5 million contract two offseasons ago with the Chargers. Unfortunately for Franklin, he hasn't been able to stay healthy. Things could change for him now that he's on a new team with a different training staff. If so, he can be a big upgrade over Andrus Peat at left guard, which was looking like the one dubious spot for New Orleans up front, assuming first-round rookie Ryan Ramczyk isn't a bust. Having talent on the offensive line is extremely important in the post-CBA NFL, and Franklin certainly brings that to the table. Whether he can stay healthy remains to be seen, but either way, it doesn't appear as though the Saints are taking any sort of risk. Interesting. Again they are playing the gamble with injured players. We've had our Bryds, Spillers, and Ellerbies but we've hit on a few like Breaux, Hightower, etc Oh and some dude who played QB for the Chargers. foreverfan and Seer1 like this.
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