Comments on: Flynn picks the Seahawks

By: toolkien

toolkien — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:22:37 +0000

I think Flynn will be o.k. He seems smart enough and can fit into a quality/complex system. His major flaw that I detected, in his starts and significant backup time in blowout games, is he has yet to pick up the speed of the game. He can improvise his way out of trouble sometimes, but he tends to hold the ball a little too long. The game today is 2.5-3 seconds and gone. Seattle doesn’t appear to have a rock solid o-line (similar to GBP’s) and so he may be under a lot of heat. If he doesn’t learn to let it fly (without turning it over – any QB can let it fly) he may take a lot of sacks the first year. If he can adjust, I think he has the smarts and enough arm strength to be a starter. If it’s any consolation, Rodgers was the same way and he turned out pretty good.

By: toolkien

toolkien — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:12:52 +0000

The Seahawks have historically done well with Green Bay backup QBs –
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Just not the SON of a Green Bay backups…

By: jtylert

jtylert — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:43:58 +0000

Clipboard albatross is back with SD and we’ve got a starter with huge potential for not a ton of $$$ and a qb who is arguably the best backup in the league behind him.

Now if we can just avoid any further 6-3 losses to Cleveland…

By: yoemss

yoemss — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:00:38 +0000

It’s gonna be interesting. Good luck Seahawks!

By: orcahawk

orcahawk — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:53:24 +0000

Good for the Hawks ! I guess I’m the only T-Jack fan around though – I’m not sure why he gets all the hate for a gutsy season where he protected the ball and got the job done more often than not.

I suppose the gripe is that he holds onto the ball too long – well, if you’re going to have a fault at least this one isn’t as dangerous as slinging or scrambling. I wonder how much of that slow-trigger is related to his injury? The man has a cannon, and can put the ball downfield even with a torn pec.

I trust Pete give him a solid chance to compete and we’ll have a good starter at QB.

By: haywoodjablomee

haywoodjablomee — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:51:33 +0000

Who’s a bigger soapbox talker; Ross or Rex Ryan?

By: gmen1987

gmen1987 — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:50:20 +0000

Thumbs up if you turned down the Dolphins offer to be their QB.

By: countyk66ers

countyk66ers — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:57:51 +0000

Another Miami bashing story Mike? What a surprise! Ever think that maybe if Flynn is not with the Dolphins it’s because a coach who spent 4 years with him does not believe he can get the job done as a starter? No…must be because nobody wants to join the Dolphins. Keep hating.

Its more like Flynn knows that Philbin ain’t that great.

By: seahawker73

seahawker73 — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:30:29 +0000

Go Hawks!! Look I’m not one to hate on the Dolphins, but just what are they doing? Their fans should be upset with their free agency fumbles. But they have a decent squad. Yet, it hard to understand what they are doing in such a tough division.
My real rant is with the naysayers of ESPN, CBS, PFW, NBC, ect., who for the most part just rehash one anothers simplistic opinions with the same biased slants. In the media, east coast bias is ‘alive and well’. It was commonly reported that Flynn was going to be taking his talents to Miami because they had this and that going on. Then after it didn’t happen, oh, Flynn is just another bust like Kolb. Btw…..just because he didn’t work out the very first year, can you really label him a bust? There are some good reporters with good scoops and views with these outlets. There just aren’t many, at least not with an origional thought or scoop. Who will be the first to report that Mr. Manning is taking his talents to the Titans? Or at least go out on a limb and give that as your view? Thank goodness for Yahoo. Rotoworld usually.
But let’s see what happens. I for one am pleased with what they are doing in the NW. But, you know ….haters gotta hate.
Let the Flynsanity begin!!

By: savannahrose44

savannahrose44 — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:04:59 +0000

nflovercollegefb says:
Mar 18, 2012 5:45 PM
Let’s see, Matt Flynn who played at LSU would rather play in cold rainy Seattle for goofy Pete Carroll and pay state income taxes instead of his former OC, in warm, sunny Miami and not pay state income taxes (about $1.5 million if the entire contract is earned).

I’d say that’s an indictment on the Dolphins organization if there ever was one.

The state of Washington has no state income tax. Do your homework next time. He made the smart move.

By: caseyrose23

caseyrose23 — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:00:22 +0000

I dont understand why people think we paid too much for Flynn. His annual salary is a little more than $6 million a year. Thats not big money for a guy who is going to be competing for the starting job. The Cardinals paid Kolb more in 8 months than the Hawks will pay Flynn for almost the duration of the contract. I think the 3 year contract tells Flynn he needs to work hard and prove himself and if he does, he will get the big contract. If he doesn’t he won’t. Pete Carroll is known for being a QB an LB guru, so Im sure he and Bevell will maximize Flynns potential. Excited to see what this young team can do. Oh and I am more excited for when Peyton signs with Denver, Alex Smith with Miami and the 49ers are left standing there with there pens in there hands wondering where their QB is to sign a contract.

By: dkrause71

dkrause71 — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:07:18 +0000

Seeing alot of Philbin comments in regards to Flynn in this thread.

1) If Philbin didn’t think highly of Flynn, the Dolphins wouldn’t have even offered him a contract nor had him for a visit. Why even have him in if the coach wasn’t sold on him?

2) Also, Philbin doesn’t negotiate the contracts. Maybe Ireland wasn’t sold on him. Maybe, they were playing it safe financially. Who knows why. Flynn didn’t give them much time too between. The window between his visit and his signing was short.

I think Flynn will solid. Smart and accurate players tend to not beat themselves which is half the battle.

By: cecilbower

cecilbower — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:27:27 +0000

As a Seahawk fan, I am cautiously optimistic. Flynn might not be a hero but I believe he will be better than T-Jack. With a strong running game and an up and coming D, the Hawks could make some noise this year.

By: yevrag3535

yevrag3535 — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:22:35 +0000

Redskins SUCK ! Get it throught your thick head. Thank you. (rest of the NFL fans)

By: shaggytoodle

shaggytoodle — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:36:41 +0000

Chairman Al says:Mar 18, 2012 5:36 PM

Miami could be solid with a QB, but time is running out to get a good one
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Now is the time Phin fans are getting urgent, the last steady QB they had, cameoed is Ace Ventura.

By: packerfanfordecades

packerfanfordecades — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:34:11 +0000

A very sincere ‘best of good fortune to you’ Matt. I’m hoping you become recognized as an EXCELLENT quarterback. Just don’t start winning post-season games against the Packers, please.

Here’s hoping you can beat San Francisco a couple of times next year to help the Pack get another shot at home field advantage.

I’m not informed on whether Green Bay does or does not get any form of compensation from Seattle for Matt. Would someone please teach me that procedure? Thank you!
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By: seahawksgirl

seahawksgirl — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:25:10 +0000

I’d say that’s an indictment on the Dolphins organization if there ever was one.

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FYI…WE DON’T HAVE STATE INCOME TAX IN WASHINGTON,l THAT WAS NOT A FACTOR.

By: ralphwilsonisrich

ralphwilsonisrich — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:22:38 +0000

Snowed in Buffalo not this year.

By: jeffesky

jeffesky — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:56:05 +0000

Go hawks!!! a smart move and a win win for flynn and the hawks. if flynn does well he signs a solid extension in 2 years. if not its a low cap number for the hawks. i hope it works out……..the team really does have solid talent. 5 probowlers, top ten D, solid run game and some young talented wideouts.

By: rubbernilly

rubbernilly — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:55:58 +0000

And now we know the Seahawks’ QB talent scout department is…

…the Green Bay Packers.

By: meytonpanning

meytonpanning — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:30:54 +0000

Tvaris and Flynn is an awfully big risk…

Yeah Flynn had a good game, but Matt Moore’s entire season with Miami went unnoticed.

I think it would be great if Pete Carroll could sign Matt Moore and all three quarterbacks could compete, truly bringing out the best in each other.

By: jutts

jutts — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:27:41 +0000

If the Dolphins move quickley, they still might be able to sign Caleb Haney. Plus, you could most likley get him fairly cheap.

By: trapshoot

trapshoot — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:16:35 +0000

The quarterback merry go round is certainly interesting right now.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:59:56 +0000

Not getting Flynn (and Manning and Fisher and Harbaugh…etc.) is very disappointing to be sure, but so have been (almost all of) the last 12 seasons.

As a Dolphin fan, For my own sanity, i have to think this must be for the best. Miami did not get Flynn, because they did not believe he is worth the investment. I have to believe that Philbin must not think the Flynn will be a big time qb in this league. Otherwise it makes no sense not to pay him the $10mil guaranteed and up to $26mil over three seasons.

I have to believe that the Fins believe they can win games with Matt Moore and/or will pick up the QB who is dropped after Manning signs and/or will draft a QB in April. By the way, number 8 is way too high to draft Tannehill. I think we might be better off drafting Weeden in the 2nd anyway.

I have to believe that the Dolphins front office knew what Philbin thought of Flynn and have a plan for where to go next. That they knew that while waiting for Manning to decide and trading away their only #1 WR for two 3rd round picks that the market for free agent #1 (and #2) WRs would be gone. I have to believe they knew that and have a plan.

I am not like a lot of fans on here. I truly believe the Dolphins have a fairly solid team and with good coaching and good in-game decision making can make the playoffs. But, I am like everyone else here is believing that until they have a true, “leader of men” franchise quarterback, they will never be among the elite teams in the league.

Ross, Ireland, I’m not mad at you. But the impression of the Dolphins around the league and among the fans of the NFL is worse than when the ‘Fins went 1-15. It can’t stay this way. I just can’t.

By: swu32733

swu32733 — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:56:43 +0000

There is no state income tax in Washington state.

By: couldntthinkofaname

couldntthinkofaname — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:50:31 +0000

brownsfan39 says: Mar 18, 2012 6:09 PM

Give the Browns your 1st and 2nd round picks, draft Tannehill!
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First you guys said the Rams wouldn’t trade the pick, and Minny wouldn’t trade the pick and the Browns would trade the pick and get the big payoff.

Then, you started with the Rams will trade up with you to get the 4th pick–which they could have had anyway, but passed–to get Blackmon.

Now you think Miami will trade up with you to get Tannehill. If Miami trades up, it’ll be with Minnesota.

But hey, keep dreaming, Factory of Self Pity.

By: fatfreddystubbs

fatfreddystubbs — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:46:35 +0000

john schneider helped draft flynn is green bay
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Then he got in the General Lee and jumped a creek

By: MichaelEdits

MichaelEdits — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:17:50 +0000

Oh, since Flynn signed with Seattle, you can just assume that he doesn’t care whether or not his team wins any games.

By: MichaelEdits

MichaelEdits — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:16:53 +0000

Matt Moore isn’t the reason that Matt Moore didn’t win games for my hometown Panthers.

Miami could always try for Favre.

No, seriously, Jeff George. Apparently nobody else wants to play down there.

By: phinfan

phinfan — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:12:22 +0000

Stephen Ross and Ireland struck out again? There is something obviously wrong with their Business Talk?! Maybe they come across as irrogant pompus a*SS*es? This franchise is going downhill just as long as Ross is owning it.