IF I am TT, HERE IS MY PLAN

[3irty1]

I wouldn't blame a GM for letting him walk, it's risky to tag Flynn knowing he'll sign it while its still on the printer tray--but honestly I feel that a really great GM makes something happen here. He's clearly worth it, the demand for him is there. Peyton Manning waiting around in FA throws a bit of a wrench into Flynn's value but he's still worth more than a comp pick, it's TT's job to capitalize on the value this organization has added to Flynn.

[MJZiggy]

I don't think Peyton Manning throws a wrench into anything. Everything I've heard says his recovery is behind, he doesn't have any arm strength at all yet and may never get it back. That's not something I'd be clamoring for if I were looking for the best chance at winning. The only thing Manning truly has in his favor right now is a lot of experience and quicker reading and thinking than a younger kid.

[Joemailman]

There are probably at least 8 teams that would be improving themselves by trading for Matt Flynn. I think that's enough competition that there's a good chance TT finds a buyer. Even an early 3rd round pick would be better than what TT would get next year as a comp pick.

[pbmax]

Actually Flynn arguably has a better track record than Schaub. Shaub had 2 starts in 3 years and his stats were average at best.

Fair point. I thought Schaub got a bunch in a row like Kolb due to Vick injury. Apparently not so much. Schaub must be the high range then. He collected a swap of first round picks and a 2nd round pick.

The other problem with comparing to Schaub is that he was an RFA.

[Bretsky]

There are probably at least 8 teams that would be improving themselves by trading for Matt Flynn. I think that's enough competition that there's a good chance TT finds a buyer. Even an early 3rd round pick would be better than what TT would get next year as a comp pick.

You are spot on here; even a high 4th this year trumps an end of the yr 3rd next yr. Typically on draft day the experts equate a one year delay on a pick costing a round. Hoody in the past has traded a 2nd for next year's first. I'm not sure the 1st/2nd comparison works.

However, a high 4 this year probably trumps a late 3rd.

PERHAPS we could hire Scott Boras to finagle this deal. We need a slick Willy to convince 2-3 teams they are fighting for Matt Flynn. If we can't do that he's going free cuz there is no way TT franchises the dude iMO w/o having a deal worked out.

I don't perceive TT to be a slick Willy

[Bretsky]

THe Hasslebeck trade always intrigued me. Trading our #17 and Hasslebeck for a #10 pick and a fourth rounder I think.

Unfortunately in the end the deal ended up being Hasslebeck and a very effective OL (quiz....can anybody remember?) for...........Jamal Reynolds and Torrence Marshall

As luck would have it rumor had it Miami called us late to offer a late 1st for him but we had just made the deal.

[pbmax]

There are probably at least 8 teams that would be improving themselves by trading for Matt Flynn. I think that's enough competition that there's a good chance TT finds a buyer. Even an early 3rd round pick would be better than what TT would get next year as a comp pick.

You are spot on here; even a high 4th this year trumps an end of the yr 3rd next yr. Typically on draft day the experts equate a one year delay on a pick costing a round. Hoody in the past has traded a 2nd for next year's first. I'm not sure the 1st/2nd comparison works.

However, a high 4 this year probably trumps a late 3rd.

PERHAPS we could hire Scott Boras to finagle this deal. We need a slick Willy to convince 2-3 teams they are fighting for Matt Flynn. If we can't do that he's going free cuz there is no way TT franchises the dude iMO w/o having a deal worked out.

I don't perceive TT to be a slick Willy

8 teams makes it a beguiling possibility, but its almost certainly an overestimation. Teams always value their own QB more than others. And others will not want to commit to a single player both picks and significant veteran cash. If you include those factors, I bet there are 3 teams discussing it seriously. Of those, you cannot be sure Thompson AND Flynn will want to deal with them.

It only takes one, but in a tag/trade/sign, it has to be a team that meets two different sets of needs.

[Smidgeon]

I wouldn't blame a GM for letting him walk, it's risky to tag Flynn knowing he'll sign it while its still on the printer tray--but honestly I feel that a really great GM makes something happen here. He's clearly worth it, the demand for him is there. Peyton Manning waiting around in FA throws a bit of a wrench into Flynn's value but he's still worth more than a comp pick, it's TT's job to capitalize on the value this organization has added to Flynn.

But Thompson doesn't bend the rules or make handshake deals when he isn't supposed to. It kind of hamstrings the Packers, this attention to integrity.

[KYPack]

THe Hasslebeck trade always intrigued me. Trading our #17 and Hasslebeck for a #10 pick and a fourth rounder I think.

Unfortunately in the end the deal ended up being Hasslebeck and a very effective OL (quiz....can anybody remember?) for...........Jamal Reynolds and Torrence Marshall

As luck would have it rumor had it Miami called us late to offer a late 1st for him but we had just made the deal.

Steve Hutchinson.

Wolf's worst trade, even if Wolf says it was Shermy's deal now.

You think we would've got one player out of that shitty deal.

[smuggler]

Good trading. Shitty drafting.

[Deputy Nutz]

Reported that McCarthy stated at the combine that the Packers are going to let Flynn walk, and will honor the true purpose of the franchise taghttp://eye-on-football.blogs.cbsspor...75988/35001399

[pbmax]

Reported that McCarthy stated at the combine that the Packers are going to let Flynn walk, and will honor the true purpose of the franchise taghttp://eye-on-football.blogs.cbsspor...75988/35001399

That quote is pulled a bit out of context. M3 also said he would love to have him back. But the subtext of his answer was that he was probably leaving, not that they wouldn't franchise him.

Wilde had a separate piece at ESPN Wisconsin where he laid out his change in stance from likely tagged to likely not tagged. That is the reference to word on the street.

[MJZiggy]

I read that this is to respect what the actual intention of the franchise tag is supposed to be.