Official Packers Vs. Cardinals Game Day Thread

[Brandon494]

Flynn is a great backup and would be a decent starter. I don't see a team giving more than a 3rd for him at this point.

Also with these three running backs we have the opposing defenses are going to have to respect our run game unlike last season. That's going to set for play action which should extremely help Rodgers game. Our offense is going to be scary good especially if the receivers cut down on drop passes.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Flynn is a great backup and would be a decent starter. I don't see a team giving more than a 3rd for him at this point.

Huh? Look what Cardinals gave up for Kolb! What has Kolb done in the NFL?

Flynn is young, yet has gone through an excellent training program and proved himself. A team that thinks he can be their starter will certainly give up a #2, at least.

[vince]

Your last sentence is confusing. Sound like you are advocating trading Flynn. I agree for a 1st or 2nd rounder only, because he's ready to be a good starter now.

I get McCarthy's strategy of developing QBs inhouse, then getting a cheap backup that lives and breathes the system. I'm onboard. But the QB has to be ready to backup in their second year, or the idea doesn't work. I see enough in Harrell that he can serve as the backup now. If I'm to optimistic on this point, cut his texas ass.

High draft picks are golden.

He may be ready, but he's not as ready as Flynn. Harrell will be even more ready next year. I don't see how cutting him makes any sense whatsoever. Flynn is going to be gone one way or another after this year. When you're a draft and develop team, it's not a good idea to be devoid of a developmental QB when the back-up you've already developed is about to leave for a starting opportunity.

[Brandon494]

Huh? Look what Cardinals gave up for Kolb! What has Kolb done in the NFL?

Flynn is young, yet has gone through an excellent training program and proved himself. A team that thinks he can be their starter will certainly give up a #2, at least.

The Cardinals are idiots and were desperate to find a QB to keep Fitzgerald. If teams really thought Flynn could be their starter we would have heard rumors by now about teams asking about him. I mean Dolphins wouldn't even trade their #2 for Orton.

[HarveyWallbangers]

After the early love for Williams, it seems like he's disappeared. I wonder where he's at in the coach's eyes. Taylor seems to be getting all the pub. Quarless seems to ahead of both. Crabtree (and Taylor) are on all of the top STs units.

[3irty1]

I think we might all be disappointed in the draft pick the Packers get for Flynn leaving in free agency. I doubt he will sign that big of a contract in comparison to top QB contracts around the league, unless he gets significant playing time this year and performs well. Since that will require Rodgers to be out, I sincerely hope it does not happen.

If he performs THAT well it becomes an obvious decision to franchise and trade him a la Matt Cassel. I really thought Tom Clements would find himself a new job this year and would pay top dollar to get his boy Flynn back. Oh well.

[Patler]

After the early love for Williams, it seems like he's disappeared. I wonder where he's at in the coach's eyes. Taylor seems to be getting all the pub. Quarless seems to ahead of both. Crabtree (and Taylor) are on all of the top STs units.

That's what makes the decisions at TE difficult. Crabtree and Taylor do what you need backup TEs to do, play well on special teams; but they are probably the 4th and 5th guys from the position perspective. Quarless will be the most ready to play in place of Finley. But from most reports, Williams has the most potential as a receiver behind Finley. There are reasons to keep all 5, at least until injuries make roster decisions change a little.

[3irty1]

Flynn is easily worth a 2. To some extent being unproven works to his advantage. Guy hasn't been ruled out as a hall of famer. Can't say the same for Orton. Flynn has never even had a bad game.

[Brandon494]

I'm starting to think Taylor might make Crabtree expendable. I also hear that Quarless has really improved his blocking. Maybe keep West over Crabtree? Does West play any special teams?

[vince]

I'm not so sure that Crabtree and Taylor both couldn't be counted on to line up in the backfield and kick out a linebacker in a short-yardage situation. If it's REALLY short yardage, bring in the Freezer baby.

[Brandon494]

Flynn is easily worth a 2. To some extent being unproven works to his advantage. Guy hasn't been ruled out as a hall of famer. Can't say the same for Orton. Flynn has never even had a bad game.

Trust me hes not worth a 2. His career stats are 3 TDs 3 INTs with a 73.2 QB rating. Hes a great backup so of course hes going to look good against 2nd string guys and the Pats who ranked dead last in pass defense last season.

[Brandon494]

I'm not so sure that Crabtree and Taylor both couldn't be counted on to line up in the backfield and kick out a linebacker in a short-yardage situation. If it's REALLY short yardage, bring in the Freezer baby.

I do too and that's why I think Quinn Johnson is gone. Taylor also played LB in college, hes pretty much Korey Hall with better hands.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Trust me hes not worth a 2. His career stats are 3 TDs 3 INTs with a 73.2 QB rating. Hes a great backup so of course hes going to look good against 2nd string guys and the Pats who ranked dead last in pass defense last season.

Its like dating. Most girls may look at you and think you are a 4. All it takes is one woman to see you as 7.5, and boom! you're sliding into home plate.

Some scout, according to McGinn last year, rated Flynn as the best backup in the league. That means some team(s) also probably has goo-goo eyes for him. It only takes one.