Aubrayo Franklin Still Missing from San Francisco 49er Defense

Nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin is still missing from the San Francisco 49ers training camp. Early on, this was not that big a problem, but now, with only a couple more weeks remaining in the preseason, Franklin's holdout is a major issue.

Head coach Mike Singletary is on record as saying he is focused on the players that are in camp.  However, Aubrayo Franklin is such a big part of the defense that his absence is sure to have a negative impact. 

Ricky Jean-Francois has done an admirable job filling in; however, he's no Aubrayo Franklin.  Franklin is such a strong presence on the defensive line that opponents usually send both the center and a guard to block him. By occup...

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