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I don't understand the excitement over signing Matt Flynn

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by canesz06, Mar 14, 2012.

  1. canesz06

    canesz06 Well-Known Member

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    Do most of you just hear a name and run with it, not really knowing anything about the player? What is there to get excited about? He was a 7th round draft choice and has played in about two NFL games. Ya know who else played in a couple of games and looked good? Scott Mitchell. Flynn is not the answer. I actually think Matt moore is a better option. What has Matt Flynn done to make the majority of posters here, think he's some awesome qb? He won a national championship with lsu. Big deal. That was a good team. Vince young won a championship too. It means nothing.
     
  2. MonstBlitz

    MonstBlitz Nobody's Fart Catcher

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    I don't understand why this needed to be it's own thread. No original thought here. That aside, I see Flynn as a guy who could go either way. He could be Kevin Kolb or he could be Matt Schaub. Nobody knows for sure. If Miami signs him I gotta believe Philbin is willing to hitch his NFL head coaching career to his success. In that case I'll be excited. I also won't cry if we don't.
     
  3. Vinny Fins

    Vinny Fins Feisty Brooklyn dolfan ️‍

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    Tom Brady was a 6th round pick who got a look late in year cause Bledsoe got hurt.
     
  4. dWreck

    dWreck formerly dcaf

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    By that knowledge we shouldn't draft rookies because they never played in an NFL game. It's not like he flopped. 2nd career start and he blows a franchise record out of the water on a team that had favre and rodgers. No I'm not saying he is amazing but he has some credibility and knows the system we are trying to install in MIA.... Emphasis on trying... I also dont see the relevance with draft choice.. as someone said above me refer to tom Brady or Marino for example.
     
  5. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    Wow. Let me be the first to thank you for that informative post.

    I never realized Flynn would suck because Scott Mitchell & Vince Young sucked.

    There is truly no arguing with that stellar analysis. Bravo. Can we get this poster a Guru Badge, please?
     
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  6. smahtaz

    smahtaz Pimpin Ain't Easy

    Based on what? Your countless hours of film study or just this feeling you have.
     
  7. Ohio Fanatic

    Ohio Fanatic Twuaddle or bust Club Member

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    It's called a gamble....gambles usually fail, but if they work, then it's a breakthrough success for your franchise
     
  8. dWreck

    dWreck formerly dcaf

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    Fluke game or not please tell me of another backup that put those madden video game numbers up on their second start. Ever.
     
  9. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    Don't be mean, just cause you don't understand.

    Scott Mitchell sucked.
    Vince Young sucked.

    Ergo, Matt Flynn sucks.

    What more evidence do you need?
     
  10. Rouk

    Rouk Well-Known Member

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    This all depends on the size of the contract he gets If he gets crazy money with only having played 2 games It's a horrible signing even If he ends up being great down the line. I just don't think you can throw money at a unproven player even if its a glaring need not a good way to do business that being said if he signs at reasonable money its worth the gamble. Then again lets be honest until they fill our holes at wr we have now no qb will work this year.
     
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  11. dWreck

    dWreck formerly dcaf

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    So why draft any players? They are unproven so they must be bad ideas.

    did you just say its a bad idea even if he ends up being good?...... wtf is going on rofl

    edit: can anyone give me a Stat line for his game against the lions? I cant access it and i'd like some fapping material.
     
  12. canesz06

    canesz06 Well-Known Member

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    What im saying, geniuses, is that a lot of you are salivating at the thought of getting him. The dolphins are gonna give this guy a boat load of money, and for what. Don't bring up Tom Brady. He's one in a million. Do any of you watch college football? Im a huge fan, and yes, ive seen him play plenty. He does not have a strong arm and is only about 6'1. He was a 7th round choice for a reason. But go ahead and blindly follow what this organization does. You guys were probably excited about a.j.feely and John Beck too. Flynn is a waste of time and money
     
  13. Rouk

    Rouk Well-Known Member

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    There is a reason the nfl rookie pay scale got a major rework because it was a horrible system to pay massive money to unproven players. This is why the draft is set up better now you can get star prospect talent at a cheap even if they bust.
     
  14. dWreck

    dWreck formerly dcaf

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    I dont see it as a boat load of money like people are saying. You sir are speculating.

    And let me get this straight, your supposed solution to our QB situation is keep moore and sign no one?........uh.
     
  15. dWreck

    dWreck formerly dcaf

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    over the QBs we have to pick from in the draft NOW vs a record setting back up QB with only 2 Starts... thats is 2 more starts (with broken records and amazing QB stats) then the rookie and even less of a chance that he will flop vs the rookie. that is statistics.
     
  16. canesz06

    canesz06 Well-Known Member

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    No, keep Moore and draft a qb. Just pick one, they are all a gamble.
     
  17. dWreck

    dWreck formerly dcaf

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    his progress in college aside.... who would you draft at this point that seems more proven than someone who has atleast PLAYED in the NFL at this point and set records while he did it........Tannehill?.............heh
     
  18. Onehondo

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    You do realize that Flynn was sitting on the bench because Aaron Rogers was the starter, Just like Aaron Rogers rode the bench for three years while Brett Favre was starting, right? Does that indicate Flynn is a Franchise QB? No. Does that indicate Flynn is a bust? No, but it shows they saw something in him especially since they kept him over 2nd round pick Brian Brohm.
     
  19. Rouk

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    I have no problem with signing flynn however you just want to open the bank based on 1 game that is not a good formula to build your teams cap around. Flynn should get a 2-3 year deal and prove hes worth real money or its a Major gamble that can cripple our cap for years.
     
  20. Fin D

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    Part of me wants to say the last time we had a weak armed QB we won the division...but I musn't!

    For that would put me at odds with your genius. That is a battle I cannot win. You have this, some would say, too figured out to be a mere mortal.
     
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  21. dWreck

    dWreck formerly dcaf

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    Fact of the matter is, 2 games in the NFL with the system WE ARE TRYING TO IMPLEMENT HERE WITH HIS OLD O/C seems ALL AROUND STATISTICALLY BETTER than drafting a rookie with nothing as of yet, especially with what is LEFT in the draft. And from the looks of it that is the direction they are going and i think its the smarter one.
    Either decision "CAN" cripple us for many years. thats not the point. the point is which has the better chance of not doing it?

    no brainer.
     
  22. RickyNeverInhaled

    RickyNeverInhaled Well-Known Member

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    Brady was a 7th round pick. Who else is there to be excited about after manning and Flynn sign with whoever? I dont understand how anyone could not be excited about him and think Matt Moore is the answer. What a joke. What more could you ask from Flynn besides what he's already done in 2 NFL games? You act like nobody has seen him play a game. People wonder if he can be consistent but they have no reason to believe he is inconsistent. We all know he's proven he can play. He just hasn't proven he can be consistent and that's only because he hasn't had a chance to prove that yet.
     
  23. canesz06

    canesz06 Well-Known Member

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    My only real problem is the people who are saying "we need/want Flynn". why? What has he done? Had one good game against the lions? He should be paid less than Matt Moore. Moore has accomplished more than Flynn in this league
     
  24. Ohio Fanatic

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    First of all, no one is "salivating" at the thought of signing Flynn. The Flynn supporters like the idea of him coming here and playing in the same system that he has shown success in his 2 previous starts. So, get your facts straight before you rant.

    If you don't like the opinions that are being posted here and you're so much smarter than the rest of here, then take your knowledge and leave while we laugh at you.
     
  25. Bulldog

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    That's the key. If the Dolphins sign him it wil be because Philbin believes he can be a franchise type QB. Everything up to this point, as it is in every post/pre season, is speculation. At this point, if a fan likes Flynn or if a fan dislikes Flynn they are both right. So why sweat it? Eventually time will show who had it right. And even then it just means they GUESSED right. Whoopty-doo!
     
  26. dWreck

    dWreck formerly dcaf

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    Want is probably better than need. although we obviously need a QB.

    He fits in the system we are trying to make,..... period. Are you aware we got a new HC? if so, Do you know who he is?.... if you answered yes to one or both of those you shouldnt be asking any of these questions.

    Edit: still waiting for a stat line from the detroit game for Flynn..... anyone, please? :)
     
  27. canesz06

    canesz06 Well-Known Member

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    Whatever. Matt Moore is just as good if not better of an option than Matt Flynn. We are gonna blow a lot of cap space on him. But I wouldnt expect anything less from the Dolphins
     
  28. Bulldog

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    What have any players scheduled to be drafted this year "accomplished"? ... Would you want Luck?
     
  29. dWreck

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    You're officially just trolling........lol

    YOU GOT ME
     
  30. canesz06

    canesz06 Well-Known Member

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    Sure. Id like to see what he could do. Matt Flynn was a 7th round pick for a reason.
     
  31. Bulldog

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    Another great point. Many great QB's were great due to their system and coaches. Does anyone here think Brady would be the QB he is today had he not of been drafted by the Patriots?
     
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    What reason? Why was Brady a 7th round draft pick? Why was Montana a 3rd round draft pick?
     
  33. canesz06

    canesz06 Well-Known Member

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    So, you disagree? Matt Flynn is a better option than Moore? Based on what?
     
  34. dWreck

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    TBH.....More than likely yes.... Lol. but It helped. The system works for him and vice versa.
     
  35. canesz06

    canesz06 Well-Known Member

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    Both one in a million. Brady was a 6th round pick.
     
  36. dWreck

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    You see I'm not going to say one is better than the other. There is not enough Data to compare the two rightfully.
    Miami pretty much made it clear they want a franchise QB that isn't Moore. So like it or not that's just the way it is. I liked Moore and was happy with a lot he did for us. But we did an entire staff overhaul... looks like we will be semi-doing it with players as well. Flynn has been in the system for 4 years. the system we are trying to bring here. TECHNICALLY Flynn knows OUR NEW system more than any dolphins player we have will, and hes not even on the team. If we bring him its because OUR coach. YOUR teams Coach, said its the right move. Period. Again.
     
  37. Bulldog

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    Brady is not the reason the Pats have 3 Championships over the last 11 seasons. He's developed into a great QB because he's had the time and the system built around his strengths. Stability and time are what QB's need in order to become Hall of Fame QB's. Very rarely do you see a QB able to truly carry a team. Manning did that. Marino did that. Elway did that. A few others over the history of the NFL have done that. Brady has been a big part of their success, but he's not the main reason.
     
  38. dWreck

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    Pats with injured brady went like 11-5 or something. Lol
     
  39. Bulldog

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    Do you think there have been a million QB's drafted in the NFL?

    Brady was 199th overall. 32 x 6 = 192. If not for compensatory picks, Brady goes in the 7th round. Anyhow, it really doesn't matter. And again, if you don't like Flynn your opinion, right now, is correct. So is the opinion of someone who likes him. However, would you rather miss out on a "1 in a million" QB or snatch him up? And if the Dolphins get him it will be because Philbin thinks he's that 1 in a million. So why fret?
     
  40. dWreck

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    If his OC of 4 years said "No go" on this guy... we wouldn't have even picked up the phone....... I don't understand the confusion or anger over this lol
     

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