Report: Giants “reached out” to Matt Flynn

[MadScientist]

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.

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.

[texaspackerbacker]

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.

My sentiments exactly, except to say I HOPE Flynn goes elsewhere. I wish him well - he has served the Packers well. I hope he takes some other team for multiple millions like he did the last time. The Packers are much better off with Tolzien.

[red]

My sentiments exactly, except to say I HOPE Flynn goes elsewhere. I wish him well - he has served the Packers well. I hope he takes some other team for multiple millions like he did the last time. The Packers are much better off with Tolzien.

really? how the fuck do you figure that?

we were 0-2-1 in games where he played the majority of the game or started. in the game we tied, we were getting our asses handed to us until tolzien yanked for flynn, who brought us back. 1 td, 5 ints in those 3 games

flynn, finished the tie, and it would have been a loss without him. he then went 2-2 in his 4 starts. in those 5 games he had 7 td's and 4 int's

tolzien has a big arm, and thats all he has going for him. he has no accuracy, he makes horrible decisions and he can't win games

how anyone can say we're better of with tolzien over flynn is beyond me

[Joemailman]

My sentiments exactly, except to say I HOPE Flynn goes elsewhere. I wish him well - he has served the Packers well. I hope he takes some other team for multiple millions like he did the last time. The Packers are much better off with Tolzien.

Flynn's days of multi-million dollar contracts are over. Teams now know what he is. A good backup who isn't quite talented enough to start. Tolzien needs to improve a lot before he can be considered better than Flynn. He can throw, but 1 TD and 5 INT's just won't cut it. Tolzien produced 13 points in each of the 2 games he finished, both losses, and had to be bailed out by Flynn against Minnesota with only 7 points on the board.

[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 .

[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.