Packers to work out Matt Flynn

[channtheman]

Now they are saying Wallace could have returned, but his mobility would have been compromised.
Do they go with just Tolzien and Wallace?

I saw in MM's press conference that he said Tolzien will start next Sunday against the Giants.

[channtheman]

We have our Doug Pederson for the next few years.

Slightly different than Pederson. When Doug Pederson entered a game, I don't know anyone who felt confident that he would score a TD, let alone lead us to a win. Flynn in his two starts almost beat the Patriots and set Packer records against the Lions.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I don't think Flynn will be given an opportunity to compete with Tolzien this season, there is no time for that. They don't do scrimmaging during the regular season, and Tolzien desperately needs all the reps during run-throughs. Unless Tolzien completely shits the bed, he'll hold the job.

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I don't think Flynn will be given an opportunity to compete with Tolzien this season, there is no time for that. They don't do scrimmaging during the regular season, and Tolzien desperately needs all the reps during run-throughs. Unless Tolzien completely shits the bed, he'll hold the job.

tolzien won the job by default after being on the roster less then a week. i doubt he has an iron grip on that starting job

he was given the start for next weeks game because he was the only QB on the roster and anyone they brought in would need some time to adjust.

if tolzien struggles against one of the worst teams in the NFL, then i can see flynn getting in the game this week. either way, i think he has a chance as the starter against the Vikings

again, despite what MM said. 24-29 for 280 yards 1 td and 2ints which should have been 4 is a good game for a guy who was on the practice squad earlier in the week, but its hardly a game the locks up that position for the rest of the season, or at least until a-rod comes back

a lot of people have riped flynn for being kicked around the league since he left GB, but tolzien has been kicked around almost as much, and there is a reason for that too

[Tony Oday]

Can we get a fountain of youth and Kevin Greene, Warren Sapp, Ray Lewis, Strahan and Rod Woodson? I would like that...

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i don't want warren sapp anywhere near green bay

fuck that fat over rated piece of loudmouth shit

[Harlan Huckleby]

if tolzien struggles against one of the worst teams in the NFL, then i can see flynn getting in the game this week. either way, i think he has a chance as the starter against the Vikings

Tolzien is going to struggle, he's raw. You can expect repeats of Tolzien's QBR of 70, or perhaps be pleasantly surprised if he gets better with experience. That is good enough to win if the defense is decent.

Flynn has barely played this season, and looked so-so. There is no point in switching to Flynn, he is not a better bet. BTW, Tolzien was a better passer than Flynn in college, he won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm award his senior year. It's not like Flynn is a markedly superior athlete, Tolzien has a stronger arm.

Finally, Tolzien is a Badger. I refer you to some Randy Newman lyrics, "Rednecks":

We got no-necked oilmen from Texas
And good ol' boys from Tennessee
And colleges men from LSU
Went in dumb. Come out dumb too
Hustlin' 'round Atlanta in their alligator shoes
Gettin' drunk every weekend at the barbecues
And they're keepin' the {Incognito language omitted} down

[The Shadow]

I've always thought Thompson was George Washingtonish in the handling of the roster. The one exception : the backup quarterback situation. here, he is definitely Barrack Obama-ish.

[channtheman]

I've always thought Thompson was George Washingtonish in the handling of the roster. The one exception : the backup quarterback situation. here, he is definitely Barrack Obama-ish.

Keep this shit in FYI motherfucker! Didn't you see the cock topic that was stickied earlier?

[Carolina_Packer]

Can we get a fountain of youth and Kevin Greene, Warren Sapp, Ray Lewis, Strahan and Rod Woodson? I would like that...

Tony O, I think Capers would take this! Was he a better coach in Pittsburgh, or did he just have better personnel? (I realize you put players in your list not on the 90's Steelers teams). Seriously, though, if you look at some of the names, it's incredible...

Kevin Greene, Greg Lloyd, Rod Woodson, Carnell Lake, Chad Brown, Levon Kirkland, Deon Figures, Brentson Buckner, Darren Perry, etc.

Think you could do something with the names above? We have some good players on defense, but not a collection like that. The names were from the 1994 Steelers roster, a year into free agency, and the year the salary cap started (34.6 million was the original salary cap btw). No way you could carry that may good players on your roster now, unless you just had incredibly good luck (and health) in hitting on draft picks while they are playing on their rookie contracts. If Kevin Greene played now, he would be making Clay Matthews type money, so how many of those types can you have under your cap?

[woodbuck27]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24219681/packers-sign-matt-Flynn

Packers sign Matt Flynn

By Will Brinson | NFL Writer .... November 11, 2013 8:13 pm ET

" Monday: the Packers signed free agent quarterback -- and former Packers backup -- Matt Flynn CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reports.

Flynn joins the motley crew of Seneca Wallace and Scott Tolzien on the roster with Aaron Rodgers recovering from a fractured collarbone. He could also be joined by John Skelton. "

Jason La Canfora ✔ @JasonLaCanfora

Even with the Packers signing Matt Flynn, QB John Skelton is still headed to Green Bay for a workout on Tues.

7:45 PM - 11 Nov 2013

I watched this game MNF last night and specifically the play of two young QB's or Miami's Ryan Tannehill Vs the Tampa Bat BUC's Rookie Mike Glennon. I liked the way that Glennon handled the BUC's offense but Tannehill not so much. Inspite of the fact that Tannehill was missing the left side of his OL I didn't like what I saw of his style of play.

http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=331111027

Eventually our problems at QB will straighten out and 'in fact' today I feel with Aaron Rodgers return that we're stronger at QB than we were at the start of this regular schedule.

We simply need to see MM and the coaching staff light a fire under the asses of some of our remaining healthy players. This team has to show some parts and get a couple of wins over the next two games at the New York GIANTS and home to Minny. That would make our record a contending 7-4 and go a long ways toword showing all Packer fans the character of this team.

GO PACKERS !

[run pMc]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-...ign-matt-Flynn

I watched this game MNF last night and specifically the play of two young QB's or Miami's Ryan Tannehill Vs the Tampa Bat BUC's Rookie Mike Glennon. I liked the way that Glennon handled the BUC's offense but Tannehill not so much. Inspite of the fact that Tannehill was missing the left side of his OL I didn't like what I saw of his style of play.

http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=331111027

Eventually our problems at QB will straighten out and 'in fact' today I feel with Aaron Rodgers return that we're stronger at QB than we were at the start of this regular schedule.

We simply need to see MM and the coaching staff light a fire under the asses of some of our remaining healthy players. This team has to show some parts and get a couple of wins over the next two games at the New York GIANTS and home to Minny. That would make our record a contending 7-4 and go a long ways toword showing all Packer fans the character of this team.

GO PACKERS !

Is the NYG a "must-win" game? I think it is if they want to make the playoffs. Not convinced Rodgers will make it back before the DET Thanksgiving game...so they need a 'W'. The MIN game is at Lambeau, but that's no guarantee GB will win.
Honestly, despite teams loading up to stop Lacy I think the offense has played just ok. The defense has been shockingly bad, and if that doesn't change I'm not sure even Rodgers can make up for that.

[pbmax]

We have our Doug Pederson for the next few years.

Doug Pederson pre or post Philadelphia gig?

[pbmax]

The team still misses Nick Collins above all else.

[woodbuck27]

Is the NYG a "must-win" game? I think it is if they want to make the playoffs. Not convinced Rodgers will make it back before the DET Thanksgiving game...so they need a 'W'. The MIN game is at Lambeau, but that's no guarantee GB will win.
Honestly, despite teams loading up to stop Lacy I think the offense has played just ok. The defense has been shockingly bad, and if that doesn't change I'm not sure even Rodgers can make up for that.

The Green Bay Packers must win their next two games. They need to keep the Detroit Lions in sight over the next two weeks and hope that Aaron Rodgers returns on Thanksgiving Day. The Packers must start a winning streak and at least remain in contention with the 6-3 49ers and Panthers for a Wild Card berth.

Realistically I believe that the Packers must win their next three games and finish to win the NFCN to get into the playoffs.

It looks to me the Seattle Seahawks at 9-1 will win the NFCW and San Fran 49ers (6-3) flip to a Wild Card berth. The NFCS will come down to either the NO Saints (7-2) or the Carolina Panthers (6-3) with the other flipping in as a Wild Card.

I like the Philadelphia Eagles (5-5) to win the NFCE over the Dallas Cowboys (5-5).

GO PACK GO !