Top 5 Landing Spots for Matt Flynn Next Season
December 25, 2012 10:52 pm
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Buffalo has been deprived of the playoffs for many years, and haven't had one quarterback stay put for many years at a time. Is Flynn really the answer for Buffalo though?
I am in doubt Buffalo actually will trade for Flynn, but seeing they are desperate for success, it very well could happen. The reason I am in doubt is because why would you trade away some cash and draft picks or a player when you can sign Michael Vick for cheap, seeing he hasn't had the best stay in Philadelphia.
Vick has had problems staying healthy over his career, especially in Philly, but I don't see that being a problem in Buffalo. They have a very comforting offensive line that would give Vick some time to pass instead of run around and risk the chance at an injury. Flynn is a pocket passer which is fine, but I see the Bills going after Vick before Flynn. Like I said before, Flynn could still be a high possibility, depending on what Buffalo is looking for.
ESPN analyst John Clayton has reported that he believes the Seahawks will be shopping backup quarterback Matt Flynn this upcoming offseason. After a record-setting performance in Green Bay, Seattle snatched up Flynn on a 3-year, $19.5 million deal. Although Flynn was Seattle's guy coming into the preseason, rookie star Russell Wilson came out of the preseason with the job after stellar play.
The Seahawks made a good decision going with Wilson, as he has led his team towards either a second or first place spot in the NFC West depending on how this weekend plays out. Wilson has also made a strong Rookie of the Year push for himself, despite brilliant seasons by first and second overall picks Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. The only chance Flynn has gotten to play is when the 'Hawks rout a team enough to the point that the starters are pulled. Considering Seattle doesn't want to pay a hefty price for another two years for a backup, they will be trading him.
The question is, which team will win Flynn's second sweepstakes in two years?
Read more: Andrew Luck, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Dwayne Bowe, Jacksonville Jaguars, John Skelton, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Kolb, mark sanchez, Matt Flynn, Maurice Jones-Drew, Michael Vick, New York Jets, NFL, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, Ryan Lindley, Seattle Seahawks, Tim Tebow
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I've thought about that too Dan, but Flynn won't be happy here. We can free the cap space by trading him, and for that amount of money we could get some more O and D line and a respectable backup.
Just don't trade him to AZ, Pete/John.
I went at it with the angle that he is traded, seeing it is very likely. But I see where you are coming from.
I've thought about your Kolb point too, but why wouldn't you do the trade if they both have big contracts? You are gaining a good QB and losing an injury prone one for Arizona. For Sanchez, I see where you are coming from, but I know the Jets want him gone and Seattle is also asking for 10 mil., which could make up for Sanchez's contract. Well it may just be me, but three years of bad quarterbacks on no playoffs is too long for me. It may just be me, but that's why I said it like that.
Well I think the point of getting rid of Flynn is to not have a backup qb with a hefty contract. And I do agree the Jets want the Chez gone, but I think it will be very difficult to move him. 3 years of of bad qb's and no playoffs is too long? Dude I'm a Browns fan. Story of my life!!!! lol
I understand. You prove a good point. Well I'm used to cheering for a winning team so from your perspective I guess you don't see the same way haha
Hey The Sea Birds have had a losing record for the LAST 4 YEARS!! Including a 4 win 12 losses and a 5 wins and 11 losses..Also, not a NFL championship.....ever. So HA HA. If you want to TRY to write, get your facts straight!
I'm not sure I mentioned any of those things. Where in the article are you saying you saw these?
I don't see Seattle helping out Arizona. Arizona is a QB away from being a good team. Why would Seattle make that deal , Kolb is not very good with a big contract. Seattle would be better off letting Arizona over pay or over reach for a QB.
I would be shocked if they just let him walk. They would have to find something to do. He is too valuable to just let go of.
I hope they do re-sign him. Having Jon Baldwin and some special teams guys playing WR isn't working after Bowe got hurt. They couldn't sign him to a long-term extension last year after they franchised him. He signed a one-year tender after camp started. So, they ether franchise him again, or let him him walk. Brandon Albert is also a free agent, so there is quite a decision coming which one they franchise and which one they let file for free agency. I don't think Bowe wants to stay in KC or he would have signed a long-term deal last year. Just my 2 cents worth.
I doubt he stays. There are plenty other places he could go that have a chance at a super bowl.
Actually working on an article about the Vikes right now, Gordon. I mentioned his name. Make sure to read it, it should be up tonight or tomorrow!
I think Seattle will send him somewhere where he can start.
Two things
1st - Alot of Flynn's contract is incentive based. In fact the hawks paid less for him and Wilson than they did for T-jac and Whitehurst last year.
2ND - Wilson was a third round pick in this years draft.