The Green Bay Packers traded for veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin, and one of his first thoughts upon joining the team was his excitement about playing alongside Edgerrin Cooper.
Cooper, who received All-Pro votes as a rookie, has already made a strong impression on Franklin during their first practices together at Packers organized team activities (OTAs). The young linebacker's performance and physical presence have caught the attention of the veteran defender early in their time as teammates.
Franklin shared his initial observations about his new teammate after practicing together. The veteran linebacker expressed surprise at Cooper's physical stature when seeing him up close on the field.
"I didn't realize he was that big," Franklin told reporters.
The pairing of Franklin's veteran experience with Cooper's emerging talent creates an intriguing combination for the Packers' linebacker corps. Cooper's ability to garner All-Pro consideration in his rookie season demonstrates the impact he made during his first year in the league, and Franklin's immediate enthusiasm about the partnership suggests promising chemistry developing between the two players.
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