Flynn Tolzien do-over

[Harlan Huckleby]

So many people voted stupidly and incorrectly in the first poll that it seems reasonable to try again now that the picture is clearer. We're a nation that believes in second chances.

I previously thought they would keep both, but with mounting injuries, I think the roster spot has gone up in value.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Still don't think the Pack are going to go into the season with only one backup given what happened last year. Tolzien #2, Flynn#3

[QBME]

Still don't think the Pack are going to go into the season with only one backup given what happened last year. Tolzien #2, Flynn#3

Agree with the logic, inverse ranking.

[Joemailman]

Both make the original 53. However, If TT finds a waived player from another team worth picking up, Tolzien could be waived.

[pbmax]

Tolzien. They roll the dice and figure Flynn will not get picked up but ST might.

[pbmax]

Duplicate post from elsewhere. HH, you need a fifth option:

Tolzien is practice squad eligible.

He has been on the game day roster for only 3 games in his career. You are eligible until the 10th game active.

This season with the expansion of 2 spots on the practice squad those 2 are allowed to be over the 3 year limit. There are new rules this year and you may want to read about it.

http://espn.go.com/blog/tennessee-ti...ad-eligibility

Score one for CaliCheez

Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 6m
I give up RT @RobDemovsky Clearing up Scott Tolzien's practice-squad eligibility. Guess what? He's eligible NFL says http://es.pn/1vStz5b

Feel free to use this testimonial in your business: Whenever I need an interpretation of overly complicated and poorly written bureaucratic rules, I always trust CaliforniaCheez.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I don't think practice squad eligibility creates an extra option. It might mean the Packers are more likely to cut Tolzien but that's doubtful. TT certainly would not be counting on Tolzien clearing waivers.

The practice squad talk is a psychological crutch for the weak, lily-livered types in our midst who don't want to face making a hard choice. Very sad.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Tolzien. They roll the dice and figure Flynn will not get picked up but ST might.

Is "ST" Seattle?

I think either Flynn or Tolzien will get picked-up if they are cut. Tolzien immediately, Flynn later.

[pbmax]

Is "ST" Seattle?

I think either Flynn or Tolzien will get picked-up if they are cut. Tolzien immediately, Flynn later.

ST = Scott Tolzien. I think the Matt Flynn experience from last year argues it would take a lot for him to get picked up. Though, to be fair, he has said he is healthy.

[Zool]

Lets see Tolzien against the #1s because last year he was bad against a few teams' number 1 D.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Lets see Tolzien against the #1s because last year he was bad against a few teams' number 1 D.

The problem with the Flynn #2 + Tolzien #3 choice is you won't see Tolzien play this year in all likelihood. So then fall 2015 the team is at same place all over again.

I think the team needs to make a choice. If they don't think Tolzien will be effective in real games, cut him and go with the Flynn security blanket. Keeping Tolzien as a #3 is just a way of avoiding having to make a decision, and that is not worth the price of a roster spot.

[Zool]

The problem with the Flynn #2 + Tolzien #3 choice is you won't see Tolzien play this year in all likelihood. So then fall 2015 the team is at same place all over again.

I think the team needs to make a choice. If they don't think Tolzien will be effective in real games, cut him and go with the Flynn security blanket.

Or keep both.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Or keep both.

OK. But if you aren't going to promote Tolzien to #2, what is the point? You aren't going to learn anything about Tolzien this year.

Tolzien has more talent than Flynn. That will always be true.
Flynn has more experience than Tolzien. If you aren't willing to promote Tolzien of Flynn, that will remain true.

It is not worth using up a roster spot if you aren't willing to take a risk and promote Tolzien ahead of Flynn.

[Zool]

OK. But if you aren't going to promote Tolzien to #2, what is the point? You aren't going to learn anything about Tolzien this year.

Tolzien has more talent than Flynn. That will always be true.
Flynn has more experience than Tolzien. If you aren't willing to promote Tolzien of Flynn, that will remain true.

It is not worth using up a roster spot if you aren't willing to take a risk and promote Tolzien ahead of Flynn.

If Rodgers goes down and Flynn goes down what then?

[call_me_ishmael]

Flynn. Neither will be good enough to trade for a pick. They're about the same age and price. Tolzien has a stronger arm but hasn't ever shown anything in a game. Flynn has proven he can win. If Rodgers goes down for a game or two, it won't matter either way. If he goes down for 8 games, I don't think it matters much either way if it's Flynn or Tolzien. I tend towards keeping Flynn, personally.