In The Trenches with Zaire Franklin
 

I didn't know he had a podcast. Looks like he does it with EJ Speed and another guy. Only three episodes deep. I just came across this excerpt where he talks about the brawl with PHI.

Talks about the incident, Dayo going crazy, difference in practice style between PHI and IND, his rookie practices with TY, Even, and Doyle... pretty interesting. Don't know if the rest of the show is worth a shit, but I'll check it out.

https://youtu.be/XAwy4vmSQwo?si=HAr2fK6XoeyO8YU6
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In 1993, ) Hardy Nickerson ) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was credited with 214 tackles ...... the Colts' Zaire Franklin is on pace for 255 in this still very young 2023 season.

Hickerson's record was set in a 16-game season, but Franklin is still on pace to surpass that, as he would have 240 tackles after 16 games at his current pace.

Not too bad for a 7th-round draft pick.



Colts’ Zaire Franklin on Pace to Smash Massive NFL Record

(By Matthew Schmidt)

https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/artic...17150_39304013

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(vs. TITANS, 10/08)


Franklin just made a huge stop on 4th and short from inside the Colts' 10 yardline.


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It is just "The Trenches" if you are searching on google podcasts.

Hardy Nickerson was a hell of a MIKE. That’s some nice company if he does it.

Holder was on JMV and he said Franklin was very unhappy with Eberflus and the way he was used in his defense. He said Bradley was a godsend for Zaire.

And it’s not hard to see why. Last season is when Franklin finally got his chance.

If anyone is interested and didn't see, JT was on the most recent episode last Friday. I lost track because they were breaking some episodes into two parts and the timing was off. Hopefully they stick with a new one every Friday.

Anyway, recap Tennessee game, then recap JAX game, then JT joins and talks about the situation (contract, injury speculation, etc.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVRoOB01xS4

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(4 MONTHS LATER)


In 2022, Zaire Franklin set a franchise record for tackles in a season, with 167.

In 2023, Zaire Franklin set a franchise record for tackles in a season, with 179.



Zaire Franklin Strives to Be Top Linebacker in NFL After Historic 2023 Season

(By Raven Moore)

https://www.colts.com/news/zaire-fra...ichen-pro-bowl

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Zaire Franklin Undergoes Ankle Procedure, Will Sit Out Colts Offseason Program

(By Nate Atkins)

https://www.indystar.com/story/sport...e/83393401007/

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Good thing we haven't invested anything in LB depth this offseason :cool:.