Packers Release Bubba Franks

nerdmann · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 57

http://www.wfrv.com/content/sports/packer/story.aspx?content_id=4b27204c-b71c-4325-8485-be01f0d548b5
Packers Release Bubba Franks

Last Update: 5:09 pm

(WFRV)
GREEN BAY (WRFV) - The Green Bay Packers have designated defensive
tackle Corey Williams as their franchise player and released tight end Bubba
Franks. The transactions were announced Wednesday by Executive Vice
President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.

As the Packers' franchise player, Williams has a one-year contract
tender offer at the defensive tackle franchise number set by the NFL. The
Packers maintain a right of first refusal to match any team's offer received
by Williams.

Williams played in all 16 games, including nine starts, in 2007 and
set career highs with 51 tackles and 32 solo stops. He tied his career high
with seven sacks.

"Corey is a good young football player and has been a consistent
performer for our team," said Thompson.

Franks spent eight seasons with Green Bay and was one of the most
productive tight ends in franchise history.

Franks played in 114 games for the Packers and made 94 starts. A
first-round draft choice in 2000, he totaled 256 catches and 2,300 career
receiving yards. His 32 touchdown receptions are tied for 10th on the
franchise's all-time list.

"We thank Bubba for everything he has given to our franchise," said
Thompson. "He was a productive player on the field, a good teammate in the
locker room and a fine representative of the Packers in the Green Bay
community."

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globalsupporter · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 21

This and the Williams franchising are both v. good moves.

Bubba has brought next to nothing to the table the past 2 years.

Adios!

stephcat · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 6

On Feb 21, 6:35 am, globalsuppor...@hotmail.com wrote:
> This and the Williams franchising are both v. good moves.
>
> Bubba has brought next to nothing to the table the past 2 years.
>
> Adios!

I agree. Bubba's work ethic was lousy, as was his attitude. His play
during the past two years has been poor (dropped passes and sloppy
route-running were his trademarks). Hopefully the Packers will be able
to find a capable tight end who can compliment Donald Lee and give
their offense a needed boost at that position. In any case, I see it
as a good sign that they're making personnel moves this early in the
offseason.

nerdmann · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 57

> I agree. Bubba's work ethic was lousy, as was his attitude. His play
> during the past two years has been poor (dropped passes and sloppy
> route-running were his trademarks). Hopefully the Packers will be able
> to find a capable tight end who can compliment Donald Lee and give
> their offense a needed boost at that position. In any case, I see it
> as a good sign that they're making personnel moves this early in the
> offseason.

NERD: they better solidify that offensive line then.
nerdmann
bubba could be back at lower cost, if he doesnt get any offers. very
unlikely though.

GSTEFFI · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 5

At the end of round one we should look to take one of these TE's
Martellus Bennett out of TExas A&M or
Dustin Keller Purdue, Not a big TE but very fast, seam stretcher.

On Feb 20, 8:05 pm, "nerdmann" wrote:
> http://www.wfrv.com/content/sports/packer/story.aspx?content_id=4b272...
> Packers Release Bubba Franks
>
> Last Update: 5:09 pm
>
> (WFRV)
> GREEN BAY (WRFV) - The Green Bay Packers have designated defensive
> tackle Corey Williams as their franchise player and released tight end Bubba
> Franks. The transactions were announced Wednesday by Executive Vice
> President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.
>
> As the Packers' franchise player, Williams has a one-year contract
> tender offer at the defensive tackle franchise number set by the NFL. The
> Packers maintain a right of first refusal to match any team's offer received
> by Williams.
>
> Williams played in all 16 games, including nine starts, in 2007 and
> set career highs with 51 tackles and 32 solo stops. He tied his career high
> with seven sacks.
>
> "Corey is a good young football player and has been a consistent
> performer for our team," said Thompson.
>
> Franks spent eight seasons with Green Bay and was one of the most
> productive tight ends in franchise history.
>
> Franks played in 114 games for the Packers and made 94 starts. A
> first-round draft choice in 2000, he totaled 256 catches and 2,300 career
> receiving yards. His 32 touchdown receptions are tied for 10th on the
> franchise's all-time list.
>
> "We thank Bubba for everything he has given to our franchise," said
> Thompson. "He was a productive player on the field, a good teammate in the
> locker room and a fine representative of the Packers in the Green Bay
> commu

nobody · Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 11

Too bad they didn't draft a tight end last year. You know - a position of
NEED!!!!

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