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Flynn headed for Oakland

April 1, 2013 By

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn spent one-year in Seattle and today was dealt to the Oakland Raiders for two draft picks, a 5th

Matt Flynn

Matt Flynn

rounder in 2014 and a conditional pick in 2015.

The Raiders have gone through 15 different quarterbacks over the last decade.  They’re still trying to finalize  a deal that would send Carson Palmer to the Arizona Cardinals.

Flynn had signed a three-year, $26-million dollar deal with the Seattle Seahawks last season, then failed to beat out Russell Wilson for the job.

Flynn has made just two NFL starts in five seasons as a pro, but will be given an opportunity to win the Raiders starting job.  His competition is expected to be 2011 supplemental draft pick Terrelle Pryor.

The Raiders will eventually save about $6-million on this years salary cap when a Carson Palmer deal is finalized.

 

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Wilson named starter in Seattle

August 27, 2012 By

Former Wisconsin Badger quarterback Russell Wilson has been named the

Russell Wilson

opening day starter for the Seattle Seahawks.

Coach Pete Carroll made the announcement on Sunday night, giving Wilson the start against Arizona on Sept. 9 over Matt Ryan.

Against Kansas City last Friday night, Wilson completed 13 of 19 for 185 yards, two touchdowns and a passer rating of 134.8. 

Wilson’s promotion means Matt Flynn, who signed as a free agent with the Seahawks in the offseason, now heads to the bench as a backup.

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Flynn to get his shot in Seattle

March 19, 2012 By

Green Bay Packers free agent quarterback Matt Flynn will get his chance to

Matt Flynn

run the show in Seattle after agreeing to a 3-year deal worth a reported $26-million which includes incentives.  The deal is also said to include $10-million in guaranteed money.

Based on the value of Flynn’s deal, the Packers are likely to get a 4th round compensatory pick instead of the 3rd rounder they were hoping for. 

It’s expected Flynn will take the starters job away from Tarvaris Jackson.  Jackson started 14 games for the Seattle Seahawks last season and went 7-7.

The Miami Dolphins were also in the mix for Flynn and now are pursuing Alex Smith who led the 49ers to a 13-3 record last season. 

Flynn set a Packers record throwing for six touchdowns against Detroit.  Flynn and the Seahawks are set to  host the Packers sometime this coming season.

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A quiet start to free agency for Packers

March 14, 2012 By

While teams started shopping and signing free agent players around the NFL,

Scott Wells

all is quiet so far on the Green Bay Packers front.

Free agency officially got underway at 3pm Tuesday afternoon and the Packers started with nearly $7-million in salary cap room.  But Ted Thompson and company didn’t reach a deal with veteran center Scott Wells or defensive back Jarrett Bush.

The Packers are likely looking to reach a deal with one and most likely both players, but they’ll have to wait to see what the market will bear for both.

If Wells and Bush don’t get the kind of deals they’re hoping for, there’s a chance they could return to the Packers.

There was no interest in any other free agents from other teams, but that’s not a shocker.  Thompson rarely plays the free agent game, other than to sign his own players.

QB Matt Flynn has drawn some interest.  The Miami Dolphins are hoping to land Peyton Manning, but that’s not real likely.  Should the Dolphins miss out on that deal, they’ve already reached out to the Flynn camp to express their interest in the former Packers backup.

Running back Ryan Grant is also seeking offers from other teams, but the Packers have already said they would like to resign him.

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NFL Free Agency opens today

March 13, 2012 By

The Green Bay Packers have until 3pm today to reach a deal with any of their seven soon-to-be free agents.  Without a deal by that deadline, the players will become unrestricted free agents and can negotiate with any other team in the league.

The top two in the Packers free agent class is center Scott Wells and defensive back/special teamer Jarrett Bush.

Packers general manager Ted Thompson has just shy of $7-million in salary cap space and he could be working on a deal to get Wells signed before the deadline. 

Besides Wells and Bush, the Packers have five other players set to become free agents later today.  They are:  QB Matt Flynn, RB Ryan Grant, DE Howard Green, CB Pat Lee and LB Erik Walden.

Ryan Grant’s agent last week said his client will test the market, but the Packers have told him they would like to have him back.

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