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Will the Dolphins sign Matt Flynn in FA?

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Analysis: Dolphins owner Stephen Ross was clear in saying the team needs a long-term franchise quarterback to make it to the next level. Matt Moore is a great backup and part-time starter. But he is not capable of leading Miami to a Super Bowl. Unfortunately for Miami, the team is in a tough spot trying to find a starting quarterback. The Dolphins will pick No. 8 or No. 9 in the NFL draft, depending on a coin flip with the Carolina Panthers. Miami’s pick will be too low to land Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck or Baylor’s Robert Griffin III in April’s draft. It’s possible the Dolphins could look to move up into the top three picks. But there are no guarantees. Moving up would be costly and other quarterback-needy teams could be interested in doing the same. Something the Dolphins could control is pursuing pending Green Bay Packers free-agent quarterback Matt Flynn. He has been Aaron Rodgers' backup for four years and is looking to get his own opportunity next season. Flynn looked great in limited playing time. He threw for 480 yards and six touchdowns in Green Bay’s Week 17 victory over the Detroit Lions. That performance will make Flynn a lot of money if he hits the open market. The Dolphins should be one of the first suitors in line.
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Tough to argue against signing Flynn. If you can structure the contract right and let him come in and compete with Moore and the best man wins and you can have the contract in a way it's maybe expensive year 1 but you can get out of it year 2 then why not. If he wins the job then pay the man. If not don't get saddled with a big contract. This team needs to bring in legit competition at QB.
 
Rich22 said:
Tough to argue against signing Flynn. If you can structure the contract right and let him come in and compete with Moore and the best man wins and you can have the contract in a way it's maybe expensive year 1 but you can get out of it year 2 then why not. If he wins the job then pay the man. If not don't get saddled with a big contract. This team needs to bring in legit competition at QB.
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Definitely don't mind this idea
 
I'm torn because if we signed Flynn, it definitely would change what we draft. It will also possibly put Moore as a backup which I think at that point it would be better to trade him while his value is pretty good at the moment.
 
I sure hope we do, I do not want the Jets getting him.
He might be better than Moore, let them compete for the starting job.
 
I actually think it is more likely that either Cleveland or Washington will target him aggressively and then use their high picks to bring in weapons or shore up other areas of need.

Both of those teams run the West Coast Offense and Flynn seems like he would be a perfect fit for either of them.
 
I have the feeling this will be another good quality QB let walk passes us, and we will be posting about it years later of "waht could have been" like with Drew Brees. We have to at least make this kid an offer and try to bring him in!! We cant go into the season with Moore, a rookie we picked in rds 2-7 and any washed up FA vet QB. This kid will also allow us to draft BPA rd1 (even if it is oline which is a major need). If we manage to get Flynn and some oline help in FA the possibilities are endless. I would hate to pass on him and he goes elsewhere to become a beast! TIRED OF THAT
 
Rich22 said:
Tough to argue against signing Flynn. If you can structure the contract right and let him come in and compete with Moore and the best man wins and you can have the contract in a way it's maybe expensive year 1 but you can get out of it year 2 then why not. If he wins the job then pay the man. If not don't get saddled with a big contract. This team needs to bring in legit competition at QB.
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This would be the best scenario IMO.

It has to be structured like you said because if he comes here and Miami gives him a ridiculous contract there will be no QB competition. Flynn will be the starter and we all know it.

Moore was good enough for Miami to win. So i would feel confident if Flynn comes in and beats out Moore but fairly.
 
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