thejetsblog.com (Free subscription) | 11/20/2008
Bubba Franks participated in practice on Wednesday, which is a good sign and barring any setbacks this week will likely play against the Titans. They’ll need his help in pass protection, so this is a good thing. Keith Bullock, one of the Titans starting linebackers and leading tacklers has been following a process of not practicing, [...]
www.jetnation.com (Free subscription) | 11/02/2008
Jets QB Brett Ratliff, K Mike Nugent, WR David Clowney, CB-KR Justin Miller, SS Eric Smith, ILB David Harris and TE Bubba Franks. LB Jason Trusnik is active. Buffalo RB Xavier Omon, CB Ashton Youboty, RG Brad Butler [knee], T Demetrius Bell, WR Josh Reed [ankle], DE Aaron Schobel [foot], DT John McCargo and QB Gibran Hamdan.
thejetsblog.com (Free subscription) | 11/02/2008
JetsCB Justin Miller, WR David Clowney, K Mike Nugent, RB Marcus Mason, S Eric Smith, ILB David Harris, TE Bubba Franks, Brett Ratliff (3rd QB) BillsXavier Omon, Ashton Youboty, Brad Butler, Demetrius Bell, Josh Reed, Aaron Schobel, John McCargo, Gibran Hamdan (3rd QB) Justin Miller is down again this week as is David Clowney. With Clowney not [...]
thejetsblog.com (Free subscription) | 11/02/2008
JETS: Out: K Mike Nugent (right thigh), S Eric Smith (head)Doubtful: TE Bubba Franks (hip), LB David Harris (groin) Questionable: TE Chris Baker (hip), LB Cody Spencer (shoulder) Probable: WR Laveranues Coles (thigh), WR Jerricho Cotchery (shoulder) BILLS: Out: G Brad Butler (knee), WR Josh Reed (ankle), DE Aaron Schobel (foot)Probable: QB Trent Edwards (ankle), S [...]
thejetsblog.com (Free subscription) | 10/30/2008
Last Sunday, the Jets were in in a tough spot. With Bubba Franks out due to injury and Chris Baker having a hip injury flare up shortly before gametime, the Jets were exposed in a situation where they had no real Tight End to use for running plays. As the team is a “gameplan specific” offense, [...]
thejetsblog.com (Free subscription) | 10/27/2008
Chris Baker and Bubba Franks were one of the topics that reporters asked a lot of questions about during the postgame press conference. With Franks out from an injury sustained last week during the loss in Oakland, Chris Baker was a scratch because he had a hip injury that “flared up” shortly before the game, [...]
Arrowhead Pride (Free subscription) | 10/25/2008
CHIEFS : QUESTIONABLE : P Dustin Colquitt (left groin). PROBABLE : LB Donnie Edwards (ankle). JETS : OUT: K Mike Nugent (right thigh). DOUBTFUL : TE Bubba Franks (hip). QUESTIONABLE : TE Chris Baker (back), WR Jerricho Cotchery (shoulder), T Damien Woody (calf). PROBABLE : WR Laveranues Coles (head, thigh), DT Kris Jenkins (back), G Brandon Moore (foot), LB Calvin Pace (foot), S Eric Smith (head)....
Sports - The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008
New York Jets tight end Bubba Franks said his former Packers team mate Brett Favre was as good as ever despite complaining on Wednesday of a tired arm after five days of practice with his new team....
Reuters (Free subscription) | 08/13/2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Jets tight end Bubba Franks said his former Packers team mate Brett Favre was as good as ever despite complaining on Wednesday of a tired arm after five days of practice with his new team.
New York Post (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
Bubba Franks had a simple piece of advice for his fellow receivers after Brett Favre was traded to the Jets. "Bubba talked about how we had to get our hands right," Jerricho Cotchery said. "He said, 'Better get your hands ready,' so I did. I went...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
The Jets beat the Browns 24-20 tonight in their pre-season opener. Brett Favre watched from the sideline, as he spent extensive time chatting it up with Kellen Clemens, Damien Woody, Bubba Franks, Nick Mangold, and Alan Faneca. Without their new starting quarterback, the Jets showed plenty of flaws but still had showed some very encouraging [...]
Bull Moose Strikes Back (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
Brett is reunited with Bubba Franks. This whole thing has been kind of like waiting for a sick, old relative to die. You know it’s coming, but you’re not sure when and if there will be any dignity when it finally happens. While Brett in a uniform other than a Packer uniform is a travesty, it’s less [...]
thejetsblog.com (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008
I told you then and I am telling you now .. there’s something about Dustin. Baker is just “preparing to play the season.” Bubba Franks says he’s trying to mentor Keller: “I wish somebody is taking Keller under his wing. Brad Smith is versatile enough to play several different positions, but coach Eric Mangini says Smith’s top [...]
New York Post (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008
Bubba Franks is headed into his ninth season and knows a few things about succeeding in the NFL. And he likes what he's seen from rookie Dustin Keller. "The kid is showing some sparks," Franks said of the 30th overall pick. "It's pretty impressive...
Fake Teams (Free subscription) | 06/25/2008
They’re not a big part of fantasy football, but if one of them breaks out it can change your entire season. Here are a few rookie tight ends to keep an eye on. With TE Chris Baker finishing as the Jets’ third best receiver last season, and the signing of Bubba Franks in the offseason, the Jets seemed to be set at tight end. Nope, they went and drafted Dustin Keller (30 th overall) in the first round...
