Detroit Lions Release Former Chiefs WR Will Franklin

6 months ago Joel Thorman 32 comments 0 recs |

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Well then...

…I guess that says even more about the guy. If he can’t make it in KC or Detroit, I’d guess he’s probably hitting the CFL.

"I don't know if I want to go to New York. They'll have to pay me a lot more money because I like it here in Kansas City." -- Roger Maris

by KaloPhoenix on May 15, 2009 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well I'll be damned

"From Kansas City, I miss home, Cali is business but man its pretty"

by KansasCityShuffle on May 15, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

man what is going on with this guy he must be hurt

we need to get an interview with this guy.

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on May 15, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Next stop

St. Louis

"From Kansas City, I miss home, Cali is business but man its pretty"

by KansasCityShuffle on May 15, 2009 4:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I thought Oakland was taking all our fodder.

by GenericBrand on May 15, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well...

For anyone that thought we gave up to early on the guy or Haley “picked on him”, theres your answer.

by GenericBrand on May 15, 2009 4:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

by DThomasReigns on May 15, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Definately

Time to stop over inflating the local talent that isn’t. We cannot afford to be emotional about any of the players. No time to waste!

by Skrappy on May 16, 2009 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what you guys think is up . cant be his attitude can it?

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on May 15, 2009 4:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wouldn't say that it isn't.

Jim Schwartz doesn’t seem like the type of guy to take much BS, either. If he had a bad work ethic/attitude, I’d imagine they wouldn’t bother.

"I don't know if I want to go to New York. They'll have to pay me a lot more money because I like it here in Kansas City." -- Roger Maris

by KaloPhoenix on May 15, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I cant imagine its a scheme thing like we claimed, sounded too fishy. Maybe work ethic and attitude?

by GenericBrand on May 15, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think

he’s retart

"From Kansas City, I miss home, Cali is business but man its pretty"

by KansasCityShuffle on May 15, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

anne retart?:)

Len Dawson:

"Lamar Hunt had a dream and, the thing is, we had dreams, too. Just imagine the number of people that he has touched because he said, 'I'm going after this dream."'

by smokin iowa chief on May 15, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice :)

by Joel Thorman on May 15, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't someone say

he came to camp kind of over weight and out of shape?

A fat WR is useless.

although maybe he can try o tbe the next janikowski

Paddy

by Patrick Allen on May 15, 2009 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I heard that

But then I heard “overweight” was 5 pounds. I’m not buying that.

by Joel Thorman on May 15, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

5 lbs. overweight

was the story. And if that were the case, I’d stay away from Haley in between bowel movements

"From Kansas City, I miss home, Cali is business but man its pretty"

by KansasCityShuffle on May 15, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1 KansasCityShuffle

by 65tosspowertrap on May 16, 2009 6:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

JUst how inept was Herm?

His picks can’t catch on with 2 of the 3 worse teams in the NFL.

I do not snort the coke I only smoke...sensimilla.

by HIV 2 Elway on May 15, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He was a spread WR

And several teams are running variations of that so I expect him to catch on in training camp someplace.

by Joel Thorman on May 15, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice grammer

2 of the 3 worst teams.

I do not snort the coke I only smoke...sensimilla.

by HIV 2 Elway on May 15, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Even better grammAr

J/K…I had to.

by Joel Thorman on May 15, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

SIGN HIM IMMEDIATELY!

Just kidding. It just seems like as soon as someone is available, there is a large outcry from people to sign them or trade for them.

Happiness is a long walk with a putter in your hand.

by craig in calgary on May 15, 2009 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Let this be a lesson

To everyone who questions everything the Powers do.

Maybe Mr. Haley knows what he is doing after all

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on May 15, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunate.

I was hoping that Franklin’s release was a mistake, for Franklin’s sake. He’d overcome a lot of adversity to reach the NFL.

by Pilcrow on May 15, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There has to be something going on with this dude. How long did he last about a month. Geez to have that speed and youth again. Oh wait I never had that type of speed. Anyway looks like he is running out of opportunities.

by Nelly on May 15, 2009 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Haley is a hard-ass in a good way

Herm has destroyed our football compass. Being tough on players isn’t a bad thing. Haley brought the best out of Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald as well as the entire AZ offense. Why people want to find fault with this guy is beyond me. He produced results and the top performers love him. Pioli and Parcells love the guy, too. Get off his back. He’s going to be tough and fair. He’s demanding and that’s how it is with the best of the best in the NFL. Vince Lombardi, Chuck Noll, Bill Belichick, Bill Parcells…..some coaches have done quite well being tough and smart. Haley is tough and smart. We’ll see how he does, but backed by Pioli, I feel good about our chances.

Will Franklin is a nobody. Why he gets any attention I’ll never know. Haley is not Herm Ed\wards. I’m good with that.

by ChiefConcern on May 15, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Franklin

I had heard before he was drafted that he had dyslexia and that it would likely take him longer than most to get comfortable with a playbook.

Could be the reason why he’s not catching on anywhere. If he’s slow on the uptake, coaches may not think he is a hard enough worker (which may or may not be the case regardless).

by ChiefDJ on May 15, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I have heard that as well

But haven’t seen a confirmation anywhere. If true, that is sad. I really feel for him.

by Joel Thorman on May 15, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just The Way Of The World

Although with two teams giving up on him so quickly I suspect that it’s probably more work ethic than inability to learn. I mean, the guy was a non-factor on special teams last year too. For all his supposed physical tools he really added nothing to the 2008 Chiefs. I imagine that the Lions saw the same sort of thing that the Chiefs did…not much.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
4. Larry Johnson has already played his last meaningful game for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's gone before the 2009 season starts.

by UCrawford on May 15, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Friend Of a Friend

A friend of will’s said that will made it sound like he wanted out of KC, he felt like it was a boot camp. Looks like he must have wanted out of detroit too! St. Louis and Indy both put a waiver claim on him when the Chiefs released him, detroit got him because they had the 1st waiver claim. Looks like the Rams weak recieving core might get a little boost. Will may be on his way back home to St. Louis.

by Chief Arrowhead on May 15, 2009 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs