Cap & Trade

[Deputy Nutz]

The market will be high on Flynn. Not just because he has been really good in his two starts in the NFL but because he is a Mike McCarthy trained QB and that is huge. Mike McCarthy has created a system for his QB to succeed, and has coached his QBs to read defenses, minimize wasted motion, and developed tangible skills to become pro bowl QBs. I think we can all agree that Flynn isn't more talented than Rodgers, but McCarthy has developed a system that isn't based on Brett Favre like talent. Several teams would love to get their hands on a Mcarthy QB. My guess is teams like Washington, Seattle, Denver, New York Jets, and Cleveland would all show interest to signing Flynn to a long term deal. The Packers are completely out of the running unless something drastic happens. Minnesota doesn't have a lot of cash, and to give up on Ponder this early would just be another crushing mistake for the Vikings.

My quess is that TT doesn't use the Franchise tag on a backup QB. If the transition tag is still available the Packers could use that, but I don't know if that has been done away with.

[Tarlam!]

Franchise Matt Flynn or he may become a Vikings QB...

Na he wouldn't do that. Flynn is not wanting to stick it to his old club, in fact, when he plays his next game at Lambeau, I expect he'll get a standing ovation or loud cheers at the very least. Unless he replaces Romo! Hahaha.

He will show off many of the skills of the trade he picked up during his 4 years there. I liked having him on the roster, but I wish him well in his new gig. Unless he replaces Romo.

[mmmdk]

Na he wouldn't do that. Flynn is not wanting to stick it to his old club, in fact, when he plays his next game at Lambeau, I expect he'll get a standing ovation or loud cheers at the very least. Unless he replaces Romo! Hahaha.

He will show off many of the skills of the trade he picked up during his 4 years there. I liked having him on the roster, but I wish him well in his new gig. Unless he replaces Romo.

Just my innermost fear with the purple; it's probably much more realistic with Redskins but I still say franchise Flynn 'cos Skins would pay a sh!tload.

[pbmax]

The only thing that will hurt Flynn is limited amount of games. Schaub and Cassell played the better part of entire seasons. Kolb had closer to 10 starts. But it only takes one to set a high market.

I would add Miami to the mix, though there is no coach/GM connection to help a trade scenario.

[Deputy Nutz]

If Philbin goes to the Dolphins it might be a no brainer where Flynn goes.

[pbmax]

If Philbin goes to the Dolphins it might be a no brainer where Flynn goes.

That owner is nutty enough to do something drastic. But I think Ireland will survive as GM. Heck, Sparano nearly turned it around this year.

[ND72]

I would say Miami, Washington, Seattle, Jaguars, Jets, Browns, Denver would be his big list of suitors.

[Tarlam!]

Good post Nutz.

For Sale

NFL QB,
Model 06/1985
Type M3-Trained
6'2", 225 pounds
Four years as a back-up on World Championship winning team,
Two starts, 1-1 Record,
BCS Champion,
No locker room or public transgressions
Seeks a friendly new home.
Price upon enquiry

[billy_oliver880]

Anyone else hearing that people are calling rodgers a system qb and that flynn is better....? I mean I like what flynn has done but are you kidding me. Of course these were the rodgers nay sayers since that other guy left.

[ND72]

So I was doing some reading, the franchise tag is not guaranteed unless the player does not sign a different contract. According to nfl rules, franchise tags do not guarantee the money to that player if contract is the settled or player is traded an that contract is restuctured. Just because he would sign a $15mil franchise tag does not mean his restructured contract has to have anything to do with that franchised tag. It is considered a franchise tender much like all other tenders teams can use, and then sign to different contracts.

[ND72]

Anyone else hearing that people are calling rodgers a system qb and that flynn is better....? I mean I like what flynn has done but are you kidding me. Of course these were the rodgers nay sayers since that other guy left.

This system bullshit pisses me off. That means Bree's and Brady are system guys too then.

[billy_oliver880]

This system bullshit pisses me off. That means Bree's and Brady are system guys too then.

Its a testament to the coaching staff. They really get these guys ready to go. I think that flynn has the potential to be a quality starter in the nfl but give me a break. Plus these guys have some talent.

[pbmax]

Anyone else hearing that people are calling rodgers a system qb and that flynn is better....? I mean I like what flynn has done but are you kidding me. Of course these were the rodgers nay sayers since that other guy left.

Skip Bayless is making this argument and all of Packer Twitter world is now fighting an imaginary battle over it. What Skip does not care to mention, that I expect most NFL writers to understand, is that the Packers trailed nearly the entire game (even in the vaunted 4th quarter) and that puts a carrot in front of the passing game donkey.

But Skip is into fake confrontation, so to acknowledge the subtlety, for him, is counter-productive.

[pbmax]

This system bullshit pisses me off. That means Bree's and Brady are system guys too then.

Brady especially since Cassell pulled it off.

[mmmdk]

There were 11 lead changes between Packers & Lions; Packers had the lead the most times and hence won the game!