Report: Giants “reached out” to Matt Flynn

[bobblehead]

So what are the Packers gaining by gambling with the back up position again? If not Flynn, who? Please don't say Tolzien as he sucks ass, Flynn isn't great but he isn't terrible. I wouldn't be surprised to see TT bring Jamarcus Russel in just because he's cheap.

You lose credibility with that last sentence. Russell is so far gone he couldn't walk on to a major college team anymore.

[bobblehead]

If Flynn goes elsewhere, Tolzien will get first look, with some 7th rounder stashed on the practice squad. The Packers like Tolzien's arm and are planning that a full off season and QB school will make him a decent backup. They had figure out quickly if Tolzien won't cut it so they can bring in a street vet in time to learn the system, just as long as he is not Seneca the elder.

I think the newest CBA makes an offseason QB school illegal.

[Patler]

I think the newest CBA makes an offseason QB school illegal.

They can still have one, but it is shorter, more compressed. Players can't handle footballs at team facilities until mid-April, when OTA's start. McCarthy started with QBs in early March previously. Same for kickers and punters. No footballs allowed at team facilities before the start of organized team activities in April.

[denverYooper]

They can still have one, but it is shorter, more compressed. Players can't handle footballs at team facilities until mid-April, when OTA's start. McCarthy started with QBs in early March previously. Same for kickers and punters. No footballs allowed at team facilities before the start of organized team activities in April.

And it doesn't mean that M3 can't give Tolzien plenty of offseason homework .

[mraynrand]

Because obviously an athlete can never be better or more mature than he was in college??

"did someone mention my name?"

[pbmax]

"did someone mention my name?"

But his teammates say he is calmer and lines up the D better than when he was in college.

[MadScientist]

I think the newest CBA makes an offseason QB school illegal.

They can still have one, but it is shorter, more compressed. Players can't handle footballs at team facilities until mid-April, when OTA's start. McCarthy started with QBs in early March previously. Same for kickers and punters. No footballs allowed at team facilities before the start of organized team activities in April.

Not quite, QB's can still throw:

Apart from the minicamps, the offseason program has three phases. Phase One, two weeks in length, consists of strength and condition and rehab exercises only. Coaches can’t be involved, other than strength and conditioning coaches. Footballs aren’t permitted, except that quarterbacks can throw to receivers as long as they aren’t covered.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...uts-on-monday/

QB school may be reduced, but it is still possible.

[Guiness]

Apart from the minicamps, the offseason program has three phases. Phase One, two weeks in length, consists of strength and condition and rehab exercises only. Coaches can’t be involved, other than strength and conditioning coaches. Footballs aren’t permitted, except that quarterbacks can throw to receivers as long as they aren’t covered.

As long as they aren't covered? So they have to run naked routes?

[mraynrand]

As long as they aren't covered? So they have to run naked routes?

it's kinda like pro-day. And yes, they can only run skinny posts and naked bootlegs.

[wpony]

I do believe Tolzien will eventually move up to the number 2 qb but he needs alot more reps first and to live in the film room for another year then see how he plays