The rights to negotiate with Franklin acquired in exchange for Mason Woods

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I'm not sure that I'd like to go cold turkey to Franklin right away, however he's gotta get his chance at some point.

I would take that chance.
If Ricky is not coming back, I would try to sign him to a multi year first string type deal to stay.
Why not, if for some reason it does not work just let him go since the football contracts are not guaranteed.
For what I have seen he should be a franchise player if he decides to stay in our league.