Dolphins-related angst peaked when free-agent quarterback Matt Flynn, the perceived soul mate of coach Joe Philbin, bypassed Miami to sign with Seattle. A Dolphins source told NFL.com's Jeff Darlington the team was willing to offer Flynn just under $4 million per year because they weren't convinced he was a franchise quarterback. Seattle committed to paying the former Packers backup more than double at nearly $8 million per year on a three-year deal. Flynn said the Seahawks were "led by the right type of people," perceived by some as another ugly review of Miami's front office. Source: NFL.com
So were the Seahawks apparently. Because if anyone thinks Matt Flynn signed some franchise QB contract, they are stuck in 2006. The going rate for a franchise QB contract is three times what they are paying and guaranteeing him.
agreed. $8 mill is marginal starting qb money. the hawks did not break the bank at all and it's actually a short term contract that they can get out of pretty easily. this is a 'spin' campaign by the dolphins trying to act like it was 'their' decision because they've had so many coaches and players refuse to sign there over the past couple of years. I don't think anyone in their right mind would buy this spin.
Can't say I blame the Dolphins here. Granted Flynn has had two great starts, he's going to have to show me more. I honestly think the Seahawks overpaid for him but it is what it is. With what Flynn is making in Seattle, I say no way he's not starting.
