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Saints To Shake Things Up At Defensive Tackle This Offseason?
The Saints signed veteran DTs Shaun Rogers and Aubrayo Franklin to one-year deals last offseason and didn't get what they wanted out of either player. They played alongside DT Sedrick Ellis, who also didn't perform up to expectations. There is the potential for a shake-up at the position this offseason as the team looks to get quicker and more explosive up the middle, but...
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Saints run defense to be tested by 49ers
(With AP Photos.) By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer One of Sean Payton's offseason priorities was shoring up the Saints' run defense.
Two of the biggest moves designed to address that weakness were the acquisitions of defensive tackles Shaun Rogers and Aubrayo Franklin in free agency.
Now one of the biggest tests of the Saints' changes comes in a high-stakes showdown...
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January 11, 2012
Shaun Rodgers is a Saint
If you're wondering, former Lions DT Shaun Rodgers is with the Saints and expected to play tonight. He's a backup, part of a roation that includes Sedrick Ellis and Aubrayo Franklin. Don't be surprised if you see him try to block some kicks tonight. He had a knack for that back in the day.
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December 04, 2011
Saints' revamped defensive line comes up big
One area the Saints needed to get better this season was their defensive line.
The reconfigured unit came up big against Chicago on Sunday, limiting the Bears to just 60 yards rushing in New Orleans' 30-13 victory.
New Orleans signed Shaun Rogers and Aubrayo Franklin to shore up its defensive front. The Saints finished 2010 ranked 16th against the run and gave up 150 rushing...
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September 19, 2011
New Orleans Saints: Aubrayo Franklin injury update
Saints DT Aubrayo Franklin (Source: articles.sfgate.com)The New Orleans Saints feared they had lost one of their newest acquisitions when defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin went down with a knee injury during Saturday’s preseason game against the Houston Texans. … [visit site to read more]
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August 22, 2011
Aubrayo Franklin sprains knee
New Orleans Saints veteran nose guard Aubrayo Franklin sprained his medial collateral ligament in his right knee, Saints coach Sean Payton announced.
That's not great news, but it's better than the alternative since Franklin should be able to return soon.
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August 22, 2011
Injury to Saints DT Franklin not as serious as first believed
Defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin, considered a key signing by the New Orleans Saints this offseason, suffered a sprained MCL in Saturday night's preseason loss to the Houston Texans, according to the Times Picayune.
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August 21, 2011
Saints DT Aubrayo Franklin Suffers Knee Injury In Loss To Texans
New Orleans DL Aubrayo Franklin left Saturday's preseason game at Houston with an apparent knee injury. Saints coach Sean Payton said the team's doctors will have a better evaluation of Franklin on Sunday once an MRI can be done on the injured area. Franklin, who was signed to a one-year contract after playing last season with San Francisco, tallied 39 tackles and recovered...
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August 21, 2011
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August 21, 2011
New reputation has helped Saints fill key spots
Defensive tackles Shaun Rogers and Aubrayo Franklin, along with six-time Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz, are a testament to what the once laughable Saints have become in the Sean Payton era.
All three players are established veterans who signed one-year deals to play in New Orleans because they thought it gave them their best shot to win their first Super Bowl.
Rogers, who spent 10...
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August 15, 2011
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