AndyJohnson

I think thats a common misperception.

jbb9s

isn't this the kind of stuff everyone was saying about Brady in 2001?

Dagg

With such an anemic running attack they eally need a top notch QB to be competitive. Just not seeing that out of Flynn based on last weeks display. Arm str looked avg and he is facing the hottest team in the league.

GB just isnt built to win offensively with a game manager this year.

RodThePat

You guys are severely underestimating Flynn. He is not Aaron Rodgers by any means, or even Matt Cassel. But the guy has some skills and is a competent backup. We aren't facing a complete stiff.

patchick

Second this. There's an enormous difference between a 2nd-string QB and an "uh-oh, put on your helmet, quick!" QB.

As for McCoy and Fitzpatrick, they're not chopped liver and they have a lot in common. Not the biggest, most impressive athletes; not the strongest arms. But they're generally smart, patient, accurate quarterbacks who take what you give them and don't make stupid mistakes. IOW, "game managers" -- a term that's often used dismissively, but I take it as a complement. And it seems to me that the game manager type is the type BB has the most trouble with.

I can't claim to be a Matt Flynn expert, but I notice that in his pre-draft profile, nfldraftscout.com said the best NFL comparison was...Ryan Fitzpatrick. (And he even has the classic Irish surname to match Fitzpatrick and McCoy.)

KP12

Flynn is a poor man's Rodgers. Like Rodgers he can run and pass, but obviously he's not as polished in the passing game. Idk how much a week of practice can help him, but if he see's nothing down field he won't hesitate took tuck and run, so the D is gonna have to b on the look out for that. Not saying he's gonna gash the D but its something to be aware of.

JDSal45

I completely agree with Chevis Jackson. As an LSU alum and fan, I had a lot of opportunity to watch Flynn for several years when he was in college. I rarely miss an LSU game. And the kid is very smart and a winner. I can honestly say he is one of the smartest QBs I have seen in terms of not forcing throws and taking what the defense gives him. In that sense, he is like Tom Brady.

What he lacks is a ton of talent. He doesn't have a huge arm or strength in the pocket. He is decently accurate and can move around a bit scrambling, but just isn't a great athlete.

He is a winner. I can honestly say that. Just one of those kids who makes the team around him play better. And he is a leader. He lacks NFL experience, so I think Sunday could be tough for him. But given some extended experience I have no doubt the kid could turn into an effective game manager type QB who avoids mistakes and keeps his team in it then finds a way to lead them to wins at the end. I just don't expect that right away in his first NFL start and he probably will make some mistakes at first. But I'd never 100% count him out because I know he's a winner.

J D Sal

Calciumee

I am sure he was prepared! Are you saying that any week, Brian Hoyer does nothing! Coaches know what can happen, and need to prepare all players! He might not have had the reps with the first team, but he had the gameplan!

But what is his swagger rating? Thats the important one

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ScottishPat

Rodgers now officially declared OUT. Matt Flynn to start.

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Now it's official. RT @TomSilverstein: Packers declare QB Aaron Rodgers out for Sunday's NE game. Backup Matt Flynn will start.