Seahawks Sign Matt Flynn: Good Move?

by SodaHead Sports Posted 2012/03/19 19:00:00

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The Seattle Seahawks may have found their new franchise quarterback to lead them back to NFL prominence. Well, at least Seahawks nation hopes they do, considering they are only two years removed from their last NFC West Title. The Seahawks recently agreed to a three-deal worth $26 million with now-former Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Matt Flynn. The deal includes $10 million guaranteed.

Flynn may have only played in a couple of regular season games, but his incredible flashes of brilliance made many teams give him a look. In fact, in his last start, filling in for Aaron Rodgers, Flynn went 31-44 for six touchdowns and 518 passing yards -- a Packers franchise record -- against a hungry and dangerous Detroit Lions team.

Ironically, the Seahawks' last true franchise quarterback was Matt Hasselbeck, a former backup in Green Bay before joining the team. Can the Seahawks have great success with another former Green Bay quarterback? With a wide open NFC West division, we'll see who's for real next season.

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ronbo51 2012/03/19 23:36:36

Yes

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slick move. watch the games he throws in will take take them into more of the
"w
" column this year~
he was a great QB at LSU...
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Oltom 2012/03/27 04:07:05

No

The Seahawks should have tried for Tim Tebow,not a washed up never was like Matt Fynn!

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naomicolleen 2012/03/22 23:30:54

No

ok

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nothingbutthetruth 2012/03/21 06:47:27

Yes

I guess so(:

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Andrew 2012/03/21 05:15:42

Yes

It's their call.

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CraigPLewis 2012/03/21 01:18:17

Yes

I'd have thought so.

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wgossett99 2012/03/20 21:20:44

Yes

He played very well at LSU and in his few pro appearances. He should make Seattle a contender.

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..::localeye::.. 2012/03/20 19:19:05

Yes

I'm going to say yes because anyone is better then Travaris Jackson. I'm still amazed that was the 1st pick up of last years free agency. Still Matt Flynn is unproven and could be the second coming of Kevin Kolb.

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DS in Oak Ridge NC 2012/03/20 18:40:11

Yes

Their best move in a while. He could be what they were missing...

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Harry 2012/03/20 16:54:19

Yes

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If he plays anywhere close to the way he played against the Lions late in the year - for sure.

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Tennessee3501 2012/03/20 16:46:15

Yes

Any team that signs an Irishman has done the right thing!

Matt Flynn needs to be on a team where he can play!

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Superman 2012/03/20 15:56:19

No

They think he'll be the next Matt Hasslebeck. I see the next Kevin Kolb.

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S and S to Superman 2012/03/22 10:33:06

you really need to live in GB to understand the environment of the foot ball organization. It is like no other. Showboat (TO, Ochocinco, etc) behavior is not tolerated, on the field or in th community. This is one reason Packers dumped Brett.... Brett felt it was his team. He was trying to hold management hostage to get his way. Yes Brett proved himself to be an OK quarterback, but once Holmgrem left, there was no-one able to control Brett.

GB cleaned up some guys bad reputation. Most notable, Andre Risen. He was 'spoiled' fruit. GB layed down how things run in GB.... Risen went from one who was boo'd due to his behavior and antics, to revered and cheered. only because he let his playing do the talking and not his mouth.

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frank 2012/03/20 15:49:05

No

Time will tell

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M and Emma 2012/03/20 15:36:31

Yes

It's not like the Packers need another elite quarterback.

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S and S to M and Emma 2012/03/20 15:40:20

from the Obama policies, we need to "share the wealth"

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M and Emma to S and S 2012/03/22 06:08:32

Agreed.

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Bill 2012/03/20 15:25:43

No

Not sure who he is.but a woman did slip me a Mickey Finn one night in a bar. Woke up naked and "abused" in an alley. Is that related to this question?

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mikeyavelli 2012/03/20 15:24:01

Yes

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yes, especially if you're a browns fan.

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Kimmel 2012/03/20 15:19:49

Yes

It's a great move for the Seahawks. He is a quality quarterback that is ready to be a starter.

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happyman 2012/03/20 15:17:16 (edited)

Yes

Yes, He will like the weather and he will do well. Out of the #2 and go man go.....

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Zacky D 2012/03/20 14:11:04

Yes

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I'm an avid Green Bay fan since the Brett Favre days, and was too young to really remember the 96' championship, so I am not a band wagon fan. That being said I wish we could have kept him as Rodgers back up so why wouldn't he be a great starter for the Seahawks? I watched him play at LSU when Tebow was also wearing #15 in college and this kid has a good, well rounded game. People say he has only played two games but he has been a pro for a long time and one of those games was a playoff game.

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Amasaman 2012/03/20 14:06:46

Yes

Great move by Flynn, maybe he can do this for the Seahawks.

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Rammstein to Amasaman 2012/03/20 14:11:50

+1
make a brazen accusation then throw a pick six? lol

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antonio 2012/03/20 13:46:49

No

If he barely played with green bay why would seahawks even go after him?

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Rammstein to antonio 2012/03/20 14:10:43

because he broke green bay records his second start

besides. green bay has Rodgers. how much could flynn have played

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S and S to antonio 2012/03/20 14:10:51 (edited)

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Because Seattle has have(edit HAD...wrong context) very good success with GB backup QB's in the past.

Wouldn't it be better to get a guy that has been around greatness and even played extremely well when brought into a high pressure situation over some show boat attitude right out of college?

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antonio to S and S 2012/03/21 14:32:35

+1
thats a good thought i never thought of that ^

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modernminuteman 2012/03/20 12:09:59

Yes

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you just never know until you see how someone fits with his new team. football is a great way to take a break from reality so i am looking foward to next season.

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Torchmanner ~PWCM~JLA 2012/03/20 12:06:07

Yes

+2
Absolutely. Good move.

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the fuze 2012/03/20 12:05:53

No

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Damn browser... I meant "yes", I watched T-Jack flounder in MN for years.

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carlton999 2012/03/20 07:19:17

Yes

we'll see.

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AnonRanGER 2012/03/20 05:51:25

Yes

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I don't even know who that guy is and just picked "yes" because as usual, there's no neutral option (Seriously, SodaHead, GET A CLUE), and I just wanted to say that at first I thought it was Matt Damon on the picture.

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Ron in ... to AnonRanGER 2012/03/20 20:04:56

I do not waste my worthless Obama bucks on football......I need it for diesel.

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gary ® 2012/03/20 04:11:39

Yes

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Found some highlights:

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MarinerFH 2012/03/20 04:10:13

Yes

+3
Wish he had gone to the Dolphins instead.

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Texas Johnny 2012/03/20 03:56:55

Yes

+3
He deserves a starting position! He has worked hard for it!

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greg 2012/03/20 03:37:27

Yes

+1
when your QB is Tarvaris Jackson any other QB is an upgrade

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Rammstein 2012/03/20 03:33:49

Yes

+1
I've always hated Seattle the city but i hope Flynn helps the Hawks return to prominence

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Katie 2012/03/20 03:08:45

Yes

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Matt went to my high school, I think I was in middle school when he was there though, I honestly can't remember. He's a great player though.

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some idiot who thinks he kn... 2012/03/20 02:43:22