Now that they are apparently out of the hunt for Peyton Manning, the Miami Dolphins have turned their attention to former Packer backup quarterback Matt Flynn and are bringing him in for a visit. An associate of Flynn, however, told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald the Flynn may sign with Seattle before ever leaving for that Miami visit.
. Seattle would have to make a huge offer and the promise of a starting job to keep Flynn from flying to Miami. Seattle has far more cap room than Miami but it is believed that their initial offer was only for two years and $12 million while the Dolphins are willing to write a five-year contract. Seattle is nonetheless "serious" about Flynn after losing out on Peyton Manning, Chad Henne, and even bridge QBs such as Kyle Orton and Jason Campbell.
Flynn, 26, has spent four seasons as Aaron Rodgers’ backup and was very impressive in two starts. He went 24 for 37 for 251 yards, with three touchdowns and one interception in a 2010 game at New England, which the Packers lost 31-27. He was 31 for 44 for 480 yards, with six touchdowns and one interception, in a 45-41 Packers win against Detroit to close last season. Both Seattle and Miami run a version of the West Coast offense so Flynn would likely find either locale an easy adjustment.
