See ya Orlando Franklin!

[Mister Hoarse]

They couldn't wait for June 1? They owe this turd no courtesy for phoning it in.

[Formula 21]

They couldn't wait for June 1? They owe this turd no courtesy for phoning it in.

Maybe they want more cap space for next year when they should have mo better players.

[Fleet]

You can designate someone a June 1 cut. Im not sure what his designation was.

[UtahBolt]

O-Line transformation is in full go this off-season. At this point the team believes that younger inexperienced players are better than over weight, out of shape, often inured and over paid guys with more experience. I like it...the line should be leaner, meaner and hungrier this year and there should be a lot more competition in camp which will make everyone better.

[Gwynning_Spirit]

I get that he was injured/ineffective a lot, but where does the lazy talk come from? Is that actually based on anything?

a guy named franklin being all about the benjamins?

[Coachmarkos]

Expected.

And, this means there was some positive reviews from the Rookie G's at Rookie minicamp.

Timing of this is what leads to this. (of course, not that there wouldn't be)

[Formula 21]

Why now?

I think the team was happy with the tryout of Pulley and Feeney at C and think Slausson slides right over to G.

[MasterOfPuppets]

I have the feeling that we'll have the exact same thread about Okung in 2 years. No more high price FAs, next draft get a OT and build inhouse

[Antonio's Gates]

I have the feeling that we'll have the exact same thread about Okung in 2 years. No more high price FAs, next draft get a OT and build inhouse

Agree about Okung. I wanted to get Whitworth instead. He's older but he's a lot like Slauson, just a dependable guy that brings a certain level of dependability with his work ethic. Would've been cheaper as well. I mean it's pretty insane that Okung is the highest paid left tackle in the league.

[Steve]

You can designate someone a June 1 cut. Im not sure what his designation was.

If he isn't a June 1st cut, then it is a effort to get him off the books quickly.


They could have waited a couple weeksand freed up more space, since it is the middle of may. They can even get past the idea that you are limiting his options by saying we are trying to trade him, and give him permission to shop himself around. Then, when no one makes a trade, other teams know he is available and can start planning, yet give him the chance to test the waters and talk to teams.

[Steve]

I get that he was injured/ineffective a lot, but where does the lazy talk come from? Is that actually based on anything?

He was one of several players a couple of years ago who admitted in a UT article that they could have come into camp in better shape. There was a follow up one last year that says he was in better shape, but that also implies that he probably didn't do a lot of extra work on his own to get his technique back on track.

Franklin was viewed by many as being the best FA OG/OL the year he was a FA. He was considered a high risk guy because of his inconsistency at both OG and OT for Denver. Following the form of many top dollar FA, he really never played well after getting the signing bonus.

[Fleet]

If he isn't a June 1st cut, then it is a effort to get him off the books quickly.


They could have waited a couple weeksand freed up more space, since it is the middle of may. They can even get past the idea that you are limiting his options by saying we are trying to trade him, and give him permission to shop himself around. Then, when no one makes a trade, other teams know he is available and can start planning, yet give him the chance to test the waters and talk to teams.

Probably a good move. Just get him off the books.

His numbers on OTC were different leading up to today. Looks like they updated the pre and post J1 numbers. He was a 7M saving post June 1st earlier this week.