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there was a stretch of like four or five games where Troy Franklin, who was playing this role, Troy Franklin was out targeting Courtland Sutton consistently
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Struggles in Z-receiver role led to reduced usage

JJ Zachary notes that Troy Franklin struggled in the Z-receiver role last season, failing to prove he could handle press coverage or blocking duties, which led to his reduced usage and the team moving toward other options like Pat Bryant down the stretch.

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