What is Matt Flynn Worth to the Redskins

[CultBrennan59]

Matt Flynn is a popular man in Seattle | ProFootballTalk


No surprise, but If we really want him..we have some competition for him.

[diehard]

Just can't help but wonder what Flynn would've done against NYG last night. Rodgers did not have a great game at all. No you don't entertain the thought of benching Rodgers but, what's the reason for Rodgers' unimpressive play? Yes he was under pressure and sacked five times. Yes his WRs dropped a few few balls but, an equal amount of passes (if not more) were thrown off target.

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by diehard

Just can't help but wonder what Flynn would've done against NYG last night. Rodgers did not have a great game at all. No you don't entertain the thought of benching Rodgers but, what's the reason for Rodgers' unimpressive play? Yes he was under pressure and sacked five times. Yes his WRs dropped a few few balls but, an equal amount of passes (if not more) were thrown off target.

I couldn’t help but wonder the same thing. You almost wanted Rodgers to get hurt so we all could get another look at Flynn....

I think the combination of 2 weeks off, seasonable cold instead of unseasonable warm weather like it had been, and their O coordinator’s son tragically dyeing days before through the GB offense off.

But as much as people like to say QB’s can get rusty after missing a game or 2 that wasnt true with Flynn. One of the things ive liked most about Flynn is that hes played well and has come in prepared and ready very late in the season after sitting for an extended time. Hes also remained extremely poised and looked comfortable in the pocket considering his lack of opportunity and real life experience. Thats extremely impressive to me.

So even with the difference in our offensive schemes I still think Flynn should be our top FA pursuit.

[redskin29633]

Originally Posted by diehard

Just can't help but wonder what Flynn would've done against NYG last night. Rodgers did not have a great game at all. No you don't entertain the thought of benching Rodgers but, what's the reason for Rodgers' unimpressive play? Yes he was under pressure and sacked five times. Yes his WRs dropped a few few balls but, an equal amount of passes (if not more) were thrown off target.

You make an excellent point. To me this just shows why Redskins should NOT put all their eggs in the QB basket! Redskins would be better served following the 49ers post-Smith plan, versus implementing the draft an "exceptional QB" plan. Ironically, the acquisition of Flynn may allow them to do just that by not giving up much needed draft picks to get the "could be but not sure" great QB in the 2012 draft.

[irish]

Originally Posted by redskin29633

You make an excellent point. To me this just shows why Redskins should NOT put all their eggs in the QB basket! Redskins would be better served following the 49ers post-Smith plan, versus implementing the draft an "exceptional QB" plan. Ironically, the acquisition of Flynn may allow them to do just that by not giving up much needed draft picks to get the "could be but not sure" great QB in the 2012 draft.

That's pretty much what Lorenzo Alexander said last night on Ch 4. He liked the idea of getting Flynn and holding onto the picks instead of dumping a bunch of picks into drafting a QB.

[NYCskinfan82]

Based on 2011 draft a QB in the 1st round is a crap shot Newton, Ponder Gabbert, Locker, & Dalton. Based on there production you would have to say 40% chance of selecting a good QB from day one otherwise it's a project. I'm going to be flip flopping all the way up until the draft is over. If we can get some pieces in FA it would help our rebuilding. We have to offer Flynn a contract even if we are bluffing IMO.

[diehard]

Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

Based on 2011 draft a QB in the 1st round is a crap shot Newton, Ponder Gabbert, Locker, & Dalton. Based on there production you would have to say 40% chance of selecting a good QB from day one otherwise it's a project. I'm going to be flip flopping all the way up until the draft is other. If we can get some pieces in FA it would help our rebuilding. We have to offer Flynn a contract even if we are bluffing IMO.

Good point but, RG3 is a better prospect than all those mentioned except for Newton which he's compares favorably.

[Schneed10]

Kyle's system has been simple with Rex in place but was it just as simple in Houston with Schaub? I guess what I'm getting at, would Kyle open it up and make it more complex with a better QB in place?

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? I'd like to think any OC worth his weight could flex his system to the talents of his QB.

[diehard]

I think KS tailored much of his playcalling to the insufficienies at QB and OL play. Grossman nor Beck can beat the blitz or lack of pass protection. They also lack the accuracy to complete passes in tight windows.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by diehard

I think KS tailored much of his playcalling to the insufficienies at QB and OL play. Grossman nor Beck can beat the blitz or lack of pass protection. They also lack the accuracy to complete passes in tight windows.

I honestly feel that this happened much later in the semester. Early on in the season, I felt that Kyle had a plan and would pretty much stick to it regardless of whether his OL and QB would perform. Far too often I saw the team pass from under center, right after the OL had been blown up for a sack. Also, far too often did I see Kyle call a deep downfield pass, even though we were 3rd and short. Also, it was early on in the season when Kyle went pass, pass, and pass wayyyy too often. Later on in the season (when things didn't matter) was when I saw Kyle adjusting to the team's deficiencies.

[MTK]

If the best QB in the game couldn't get it done, not sure what Flynn could have done different.

Their whole offense was just off. Drops, timing, bad throws, etc. They just seemed really rusty.

[diehard]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

If the best QB in the game couldn't get it done, not sure what Flynn could have done different.

Their whole offense was just off. Drops, timing, bad throws, etc. They just seemed really rusty.

In a hypothetical sense. If this is the guy who's could lead this (Skins) team into the playoffs, how would he have fared? Of course you don't bench Rodgers. That doesn't cross your mind.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by diehard

In a hypothetical sense. If this is the guy who's could lead this team into the playoffs, how would he fare? Of course you don't bench Rodgers. That doesn't cross your mind.

I hear you.

[SBXVII]

My perfect world:

The Pack won't be tagging Flynn. The Skins offer whatever it takes to get him. No draft picks I'm talking money amount. Then we pick up RG3 in the draft. We grab some WR weapons in the FA bidding war and the Skins finally get an "A+" for their offseason moves and draft. Let the QBs battle it out for the starting spot. Maybe start Flynn and work RG3 in on some spread package that's added. If RG3 is the man lets work him into more playing time and we could trade Flynn next year or keep both.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

My perfect world:

The Pack won't be tagging Flynn. The Skins offer whatever it takes to get him. No draft picks I'm talking money amount. Then we pick up RG3 in the draft. We grab some WR weapons in the FA bidding war and the Skins finally get an "A+" for their offseason moves and draft. Let the QBs battle it out for the starting spot. Maybe start Flynn and work RG3 in on some spread package that's added. If RG3 is the man lets work him into more playing time and we could trade Flynn next year or keep both.

Sorry but this makes zero sense. Getting the (allegedly) most coveted player at the position in free agency AND trading up to get RGIII???

Put. The controller. Down.