Matt Flynn was released this week by the Oakland Raiders. This comes as a surprise being that the Raiders traded for the Quarterback this off season with plans of him being the starting QB. It seems harsh, but don’t be sad for Matt because his pockets have been laced salute to him for that.
Flynn turned a Week 16, 6 Touchdown game versus the Lions in 2011 into mad cash. He pretty much Rob Johnson/Kevin Kolb’d the game. Being a free agent during the off season after such an impressive performance made a few teams want to open up their pocket book. I guess teams were thinking the Packers didn’t miss a beat with Flynn out there being that Rodgers was resting for the playoffs, but they also forgot to factor in who they were playing and if they had anything to play for. Nonetheless, Flynn capitalized on his opportunity.
In 2012, the Seattle Seahawks cashed out Flynn giving him a 3-year 26 million dollar contract with 10 million guaranteed. With the financial backing it seemed that Flynn would be the man in Seattle only to be beaten out by their 3rd round pick Russell Wilson. Seattle lost out on the cash, but it seemed to work out long term for their franchise at the QB position. Wilson will be carrying the flag in Seattle for years to come and the ‘Hawks can thank Flynn for that right?
In the 2013 off season Flynn seemed to be given another life as the Raiders traded their 5th round pick of the 2014 draft to the Seahawks for him. After acquiring him it seemed once again that Flynn had landed a starting job, however, Terrelle Pryor had other plans. Once again he was in a battle with an athletic QB who could make plays with his feet and arm. This time Flynn didn’t even make it through the season as the Raiders cut him after Week 5. Similar to Seattle, it seems that the people of the Bay Area have a solid QB who can lead them into the future. I know Pryor is happy for the chance to compete against the kick starter known as Matt Flynn.
Even after only playing one game the last 2 years Flynn has pocketed 14.5 million dollars from his two previous teams. Which isn’t bad at all for a guy who tricked general managers after having a once in a lifetime game.
Don’t frown on Flynn because what his last two stops have shown is he can help solidify careers. Teams with QB questions should come running his way to hand him some money. It seemed to benefit the Seahawks and Raiders. Who will now sign Flynn to catapult the next QB?
Think about it, it really is a Flynn Effect!!!
Note: The Buffalo Bills signed Matt Flynn on Monday. This is good news for Manuel and Lewis. Flynn is the rights of passage QB.
