Franklin to Saints

[Ronin]

Sopoaga is a serious downgrade from Franklin. Terrell Brown & Shawntae Spencer? LOL.

You're in serious denial. SF has to be tanking. They are virtually guaranteeing a last-place finish with their non-moves this offseason.

Huh? denying? I'm already on the suck for luck campaign.

 

[Ronin]

Nice analysis, but I'll rely on the guys who actually know what they're talking about.

"Pro Football Focus graded Franklin as the No. 2 run-stopping interior lineman in football last season, and he was the anchor for a 49ers defense that allowed the fewest yards per carry (3.46) in the NFC."

Meh...rely on whatever you want.
I'm not going to cry over any defensive players that allowed two running back to go 90+ yards in one game...ala chiefs game.

 

[carey]

Nothing! They suck.

Ouch dude!

I think we've had a couple of really good seasons recently, Seahawks game not withstanding. Loomis and Payton clearly have a plan to compete during this small window of Brees' remaining prime years.

What have we done in the off season? Well we signed a couple of top-10 DTs against the run in Shaun Rogers and Aubrayo Franklin to pair with Ellis. Signed Darren Sproles to replace the loss of Bush.

Had by almost all accounts a stellar draft highlighted by the addition of Cam Jordan, Mark Ingram, and Martez Wilson.

Signed our own key free agents in Roman Harper, Lance Moore, Jermon Bushrod, David Thomas, and Pierre Thomas. I know re-signing your own guys may not be considered a big deal, but when you've been a perennial loser like the Saints have, watching your FAs re-sign instead of bolting for greener pastures is almost unbelievable. The atmosphere and culture change of my Saints since 2006 has been nothing short of remarkable honestly.

Also we've been working extremely hard to shore up our Special Teams play because that's been our weakest point over the last couple of seasons. Seems like we were always giving a team a short field after punts or kick-offs. The safety we got in the Bush trade lead the Finns in ST tackles. You'll probably see Sproles returning a lot of kicks for us this year as well.

We may not have had the splashy moves of the Eagles or Patriots, but I fully expect a successful season with a good play-off run. I think the NFC South is the toughest division in the NFC this year. Hell, maybe we'll cannibalize ourselves like the SEC does in NCAA football. Regardless, I hope to see you guys in the post season again, and I hope Kolb brings you a ton of success.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Just wondering, who are your corners? A Rookie and some scrub?

Niners are 30 million under the cap and we are not looking to overpay AVERAGE players. We will build through the draft and sign only players deserving to be the signed.

Just wondering, who are your WR's? I'm still waiting for that breakout season from Josh Morgan you have been crowing about for years. Do the Cards really need any CB's when SF has a passing attack that includes Alex Smith, Josh Morgan, Ted Ginn, Lance Long, and Crybaby Crabtree.

Just go with Ronin and buy into the suck for Luck campaign. I think it would be hilarious if SF gets the #1 pick, which they are clearly aiming for with this off season, and Luck stays another year.

 

[carey]

There are reports on Twitter that the 49ers have stolen our FA center in retaliation!

I hope Matt Tennant is ready for the big show.

 

[Shzm13]

Saints sign former Bears' C Olin Kreutz