Matt Flynn Speculation

[LEWCWA]

So, the guy has 150% more starting time than Rodgers, when the latter became the guy. He has been coached up by he same team that coached up the last super bowl mvp. I can't remember, did Rodgers have a win before they dumped Bert?

As for the guy's arm? If the guy beats out Brohm and is good enough to back up Rodgers, that speaks a diferent language.

20 million insurance on an otherwise lost season is realistic to me. A 4th for Flynn? Jeez, I'd like you to finanz my home.

Two firsts and a second and then, only to the AFL.

Kool aide running out the faucet at your place Tar?

[channtheman]

Yes, for sure the Cardinals would jump all over that: a former 7th round pick QB with one start under his belt and a receiver who tends to drop the ball for a Pro Bowl wide receiver!

Okay fine, add in a 7th round pick if it means that much to you.

[hoosier]

Flynn could probably fetch a 3rd if somebody thought he was really starter material. But given the Packers situation--a competitive team that could still win with defense and a good game manager if ARod went down for a month--I wouldn't trade him for less than a high 2 unless TT were to find someone else in draft who could step in as game ready backup QB. The Packers roster as it stands today doesn't have room for most 4th round draft picks.

[Lurker64]

Word is that Tom Clements is the favorite to be the new offensive coordinator in Tennessee, and if so it's not unlikely that he would want to take Flynn with him. I would absolutely take a day 2 pick from Tennessee for Flynn.

[RashanGary]

I'd want a 2nd for him. If we can't get that, he's valuable as our backup. We have the team to win Superbowls every year for several years. You'd hate to not make the playoffs becuase AR was hurt for 4-6 weeks.

[Bretsky]

I'd want a 2nd for him. If we can't get that, he's valuable as our backup. We have the team to win Superbowls every year for several years. You'd hate to not make the playoffs becuase AR was hurt for 4-6 weeks.

I'd have no problem taking a third round pick for him, and then signing a veteran like Marc Bulger along with finding another rookie project

[Bretsky]

Word is that Tom Clements is the favorite to be the new offensive coordinator in Tennessee, and if so it's not unlikely that he would want to take Flynn with him. I would absolutely take a day 2 pick from Tennessee for Flynn.

I hate to hear that; I've always felt Clements was the most overqualified coach on this staff for the position he had.

[mission]

I'd want a 2nd for him. If we can't get that, he's valuable as our backup. We have the team to win Superbowls every year for several years. You'd hate to not make the playoffs becuase AR was hurt for 4-6 weeks.

Didn't the Raiders give up a 1st for Seymour? Not saying that's possible for Flynn but if some team sees him as a starting NFL QB then high second can't be completely out of the realm of possibility. There are always the Snyders and Davis' out there to make things entertaining.

Like when I'm playing poker and there's some rich guy who doesn't give a damn just donking off all his chips to a regular at the table. Get so jealous that I'm not in the particular hand taking advantage of the fish. I'd love the Packers to be the beneficiaries of a lopsided deal.

[Lurker64]

Didn't the Raiders give up a 1st for Seymour? Not saying that's possible for Flynn but if some team sees him as a starting NFL QB then high second can't be completely out of the realm of possibility. There are always the Snyders and Davis' out there to make things entertaining.

Like when I'm playing poker and there's some rich guy who doesn't give a damn just donking off all his chips to a regular at the table. Get so jealous that I'm not in the particular hand taking advantage of the fish. I'd love the Packers to be the beneficiaries of a lopsided deal.

I think the key difference is that the Raiders gave up a first round pick for a future draft (so they didn't know when they would be picking) and not for the upcoming draft. I think asking for the #8 pick in the entire draft for Flynn (and maybe even the #40 pick) may be a tad rich. Remember, Tennessee was bad last year.

[SMBASS]

I'd want a 2nd for him. If we can't get that, he's valuable as our backup. We have the team to win Superbowls every year for several years. You'd hate to not make the playoffs becuase AR was hurt for 4-6 weeks.

I want to hang onto him too. I think we have enough tools for adding players at this point through the draft, I.R. returns, practice squad, FA, etc. that for now Flynn is more valuable to us as an insurance policy than the picks we get in return for him would be. When the rest of the team is as strong as ours currently is I would hate to jeopardize an entire season because of playing several games without a competant QB who can keep you competative. We're going to have a hard time cutting down from a pure numbers standpoint already so yeah, the picks might be nice to have more ammo to play with in the draft but I hope Flynn stays for another 1 or 2 years to make sure we have someone else groomed. (Maybe Harrell's the guy???)

[mission]

I think the key difference is that the Raiders gave up a first round pick for a future draft (so they didn't know when they would be picking) and not for the upcoming draft. I think asking for the #8 pick in the entire draft for Flynn (and maybe even the #40 pick) may be a tad rich. Remember, Tennessee was bad last year.

I'm inclined to think you're correct (and realistic)... anything in the 50-80 range would be great. There's always some sort of bundling that could happen to improve that draft pick as well. Whether that's a pick of ours or an overvalued player, I can see TT trying to make a big move to up in the first (or improve add to our early middle picks) if there's someone he really likes.

We all know it's going to be tough to make this team next year and drafting 6-7 guys just seems like a waste of picks when half of them probably wouldn't make the team. Get rid of half the picks, improve the quality of player and double the chance they make the squad. Not directly Flynn related but could factor into whether we move him or not.

[Patler]

The key to whether they trade Flynn might be how good they feel about Harrell. Face it, with two concussions in the bank already, the Packers have to be prepared to lose Rodgers for a game or two at any time. The value of a backup QB is much higher now. You almost have to assume you will need him.

Too bad, MM indicated that his QB school might not happen this year due to the potential lockout. That will hurt Harrell the most.

[vince]

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-8249.html

Don’t be surprised if Matt Flynn follows the path of Matt Hasselbeck, Aaron Brooks, Mark Brunell and Kurt Warner and leaves Green Bay to become a starting quarterback elsewhere. Teams in need of a quarterback are taking a good look at Flynn, who performed exceptionally well against the Patriots in New England in December. The Packers believe the fourth-year QB is ready to start, but of course he’s not going to start in Green Bay. Flynn, who was a seventh round pick, has developed consistently under Mike McCarthy and Tom Clements. My people at Lambeau Field tell me Flynn is just a winner, whether he’s playing pickup pick-up basketball, cards or football. That figures, because he won a national championship at LSU. The Packers might be able to get a second round pick in a trade for Flynn. They also probably will get a third rounder as a compensatory pick for losing Aaron Kampman in free agency. That would leave the Packers in great shape in April.

A second round pick, especially from a bad team, would be awfully tempting.

[Patler]

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...litz-8249.html


A second round pick, especially from a bad team, would be awfully tempting.

Tempting? It should be a deal clincher!

[pbmax]

I'd have no problem taking a third round pick for him, and then signing a veteran like Marc Bulger along with finding another rookie project

I thought you were cured

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