I don't get why Hutchinson says this is a mild surprise. Did he honestly think the Jets were going with Keller and a few rookie FA's at TE? Franks knows the system. He's a decent blocker. As long as he stays healthy - a big if - Franks will help.
6'6'', 265lbs, experienced in the offense, comes fairly cheap. What is not to like. Chalk it up as a good role player signing.
He was one of Favres favorite red zone targets thru the years in GB. That chemistry should have carried over to NY but they didnt utilize him in the RZ
Since KC will be the starting QB, Bubba probably spent alot of time with the 2nd team last year, it makes sense to me.