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We are joined right now by an NFL linebacker who played the last eight seasons for the Indianapolis Colts.

He was sent to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday.

He was a pro bowler in 2024 and a second team all pro when he led the league in tackles.

He set the Colts single season record for tackles with 179 in 2023.

He led the team with 125 tackles last season, including seven for loss and a couple of sacks.

I am talking about Zaire Franklin, Zaire, always good to run you down. What's good, my dude. How you feeling? Jim, good to have. Thank you for having me. It's good to see you. Good to see you. Dude, I don't know about you, but given how many times you and I have done this, it felt a little strange to introduce you as a member of the Packers. Did it feel a little strange to hear that?

And how have you been processing this since it all went down?

You know, I definitely feel like, you know, it's definitely the changing of our identity to an extent, you know, got my start in Indianapolis,

signed multiple deals there, you know, had my daughter there, you know, got my start in Indianapolis, signed multiple deals there.

You know, had my daughter there.

You know, I was there for a long time.

But, you know, this is the business.

You know, I'm really looking forward to this next chapter with the Green Bay Packers.

I mean, just a world-class, number one, great organization.

I get a chance to go out there tomorrow. And I'm really looking forward to just getting out there, learning everybody and helping his team win a championship.

All right, so I hear what you're saying. Sounds to me like you've already moved on and

turned the page. I want to ask you this, though. In January, quotes GM, Chris Bauer said he was

focused on getting, quote, younger and faster on defense.

When you heard that, did you think he might be talking about you, or were you surprised when you were traded?

I mean, I consider myself one of the faster guys on the defense, so I didn't think he was talking

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