Poor Aubrayo Franklin, he’ll have to try hard for a 3^rd straight season if he wants big money. Franklin was a contract year wonder in 2009, but got franchised by the 49ers for the 2010 season. He once again had a huge year, showing himself to be one of the best run stuffers in the league. However, this is a weird market so he only gets 4 million over 1 year here, an absolute steal for the Saints given their need at defensive tackle. He’s the perfect complement to Sedrick Ellis and once again should have a huge year in his 3^rd straight contract year.

Grade: A