Player Spotlight: Bubba Franks (1 Viewer)

[Jason Wood]

[SIZE=14pt]2006 Player Spotlight Series[/SIZE]

Over the course of the offseason, we will be evaluating a multitude of players at every fantasy position. One such way we go about that is through the Player Spotlight series. Think of the Spotlights as a permanent record on some of the more intriguing players for the upcoming season. Each Spotlight will be featured in an article on the main website.

[SIZE=14pt]Thread Topic: Bubba Franks, TE, Green Bay Packers[/SIZE]

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[Sabertooth]

Bubba is going to be used more in the passing game according to Jeff Jagodzinski. I like him for about 3-4 catches per game.

So I'll go first here:

51 catches

450 yards

5 touchdowns

 

[Keys Myaths]

You mean, a coach is saying he's going to use a player more?

Yeah, that's always truthful.

Point is, he started off his career on fire, averaging about 7-9 TDs a season. Since then, he's been steadily on the decline. Like the upside here, but there's a huge risk involved if you're investing anything in him.

29 receptions, 225 yards, 3 TD.

 

[Sanboy]

i actually think Franks might be a nice sleeper this year

he is still pretty young at 28 and they dont have much behind him

farve is still there

i might actually go

600 yards 8 td 's

 

[Doggler]

450 and 6 is quite possible.

Tony Fisher = gone.

Javon Walker = gone.

O-Line upgraded some from last year = less need to leave TE on the line.

His value may be a little depressed due to his 1st ever injury last year too. Out of sight, out of mind.

 

[Sanboy]

450 and 6 is quite possible.

Tony Fisher = gone.

Javon Walker = gone.

O-Line upgraded some from last year = less need to leave TE on the line.

His value may be a little depressed due to his 1st ever injury last year too.  Out of sight, out of mind.

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i have to agree with that . .i think OUT OF SIGHT - OUT OF MIND is a excelletn piont .. there are alot of TE out there that will be less valuable come the end of the season

 

[Sanboy]

anyone else ..

 

[CletiusMaximus]

post mini-camp, for what its worth:

"We've got to get Bubba involved in the passing game," Jagodzinski said. "The tight end should get at least five, six catches a game. Bubba is what he is. He's going to be a short-to-medium guy and I know he will do a great job on the edge for us blocking."

 

[-OZ-]

A lot will depend on the development of Jennings, but I'd feel comfortable predicting 3-4 catches per game if healthy, so 50-60 receptions on the year. Short to medium range... 8-10 ypr? A few red zone looks, so

55 / 500 / 6

 

[shake zula]

I traded for Franks during the offseason because I believe he can get back to being a top 15 TE. My only concern is David Martin taking away some of his catches outside of the RZ.

Franks is good for

40

500

7-8