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

K Major · 07-27-2017, 11:02 AM

Former Chargers G Orlando Franklin visited the Saints on Wednesday and is discussing a deal with them, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 27, 2017

Orlando is a former 2nd rounder who started all 89 games of his career. He also played for the Broncos.

Saints bring in veteran offensive lineman Orlando Franklin for a visit: source | NOLA.com

jeanpierre · 07-27-2017, 11:05 AM

Is OL Orlando Franklin related to the WR Clifford Franklin?

jnormand · 07-27-2017, 07:13 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!

halloween 65 · 07-27-2017, 11:07 AM

Good move to help beef up the O-line.

Crusader · 07-27-2017, 11:31 AM

The info I think is missing from that article is why the Chargers released him? Injury? Cap savings? Poor play?

SmashMouth · 07-27-2017, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

The info I think is missing from that article is why the Chargers released him? Injury? Cap savings? Poor play?

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

WillMacKenzie · 07-27-2017, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

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

I just look at this picture and my eyes start watering.

foreverfan · 07-27-2017, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

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

ChrisXVI · 07-27-2017, 02:22 PM

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K Major · 07-27-2017, 03:18 PM

Franklin has experience at right tackle and left guard, but at this point, anyone with experience can help Saints in practice.

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) July 27, 2017

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,735	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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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Saints bring in veteran offensive lineman Orlando Franklin for a visit: source Good move to help beef up the O-line.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,030	Re: Saints bring in veteran offensive lineman Orlando Franklin for a visit: source The info I think is missing from that article is why the Chargers released him? Injury? Cap savings? Poor play?

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints bring in veteran offensive lineman Orlando Franklin for a visit: source Originally Posted by Crusader The info I think is missing from that article is why the Chargers released him? Injury? Cap savings? Poor play? Not sure... but there is something about him and his eyes... foreverfan, WillMacKenzie and jeanpierre like this.

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WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Saints bring in veteran offensive lineman Orlando Franklin for a visit: source Originally Posted by SmashMouth Not sure... but there is something about him and his eyes... I just look at this picture and my eyes start watering.

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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints bring in veteran offensive lineman Orlando Franklin for a visit: source Originally Posted by SmashMouth Not sure... but there is something about him and his eyes...

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints bring in veteran offensive lineman Orlando Franklin for a visit: source Franklin has experience at right tackle and left guard, but at this point, anyone with experience can help Saints in practice. — Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) July 27, 2017

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