Saints sign QB Matt Flynn

voodooido · 11-09-2015, 08:18 PM

Eh, this just shows our rookie is not even close to ready to be a backup for goodness sake. I like Flynn but would rather see our newbee there.

NonieT · 11-09-2015, 08:20 PM

Saints also signed LB James Anderson.

K Major · 11-09-2015, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by NonieT

Saints also signed LB James Anderson.

Back in the day he was a solid LB. We have no depth at the position right now.

burningmetal · 11-09-2015, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Eh, this just shows our rookie is not even close to ready to be a backup for goodness sake. I like Flynn but would rather see our newbee there.

Our newbee is supposedly the QB of the future. Flynn is just the backup. Grayson won't benefit from being thrown in the fire while he's nowhere near ready, in my opinion.

voodooido · 11-10-2015, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

Our newbee is supposedly the QB of the future. Flynn is just the backup. Grayson won't benefit from being thrown in the fire while he's nowhere near ready, in my opinion.

I agree but the point I was making is our backup QB has not left the bench in 42 years. Is GG really that bad to where even the thought of him coming in scares SP?

Danno · 11-10-2015, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

I agree but the point I was making is our backup QB has not left the bench in 42 years. Is GG really that bad to where even the thought of him coming in scares SP?

Who ever said the thought of GG playing scares Payton? Thats a reach.

voodooido · 11-10-2015, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Who ever said the thought of GG playing scares Payton? Thats a reach.

Well, if he was not scared why would he pick up Flynn? This is the first year he carried 3 qb's on the active roster in a long time. GG has been in the system and Flynn has not so you would figured he would have a leg up. So why is he still 3rd string?

Danno · 11-10-2015, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Well, if he was not scared why would he pick up Flynn? This is the first year he carried 3 qb's on the active roster in a long time. GG has been in the system and Flynn has not so you would figured he would have a leg up. So why is he still 3rd string?

Because we lost a veteran QB to injury. Payton has always liked veteran back-ups while a young one develops.

He can't place Grayson on the practice squad so he's decided to go with a 3rd QB.

Where did you hear Grayson was 3rd string? I think Grayson may even be active against the Redskins, and Flynn inactive.

You guys read way too much into every move that you know virtually nothing about.

burningmetal · 11-10-2015, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Because we lost a veteran QB to injury. Payton has always liked veteran back-ups while a young one develops.

He can't place Grayson on the practice squad so he's decided to go with a 3rd QB.

Where did you hear Grayson was 3rd string? I think Grayson may even be active against the Redskins, and Flynn inactive.

You guys read way too much into every move that you know virtually nothing about.

I think due to inexperience it's fair to say Grayson will be behind Flynn. Maybe not this week, as Flynn JUST got here, but I think we all saw how far away Grayson was from being ready all training camp. Flynn was signed because of McCown's injury, yes, but probably also will get more reps as the backup than Grayson will.

If Drew should get hurt, I can't imagine Payton wants to throw Grayson to the wolves, especially with as poorly as we are pass protecting.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,819	Re: Saints sign QB Matt Flynn Eh, this just shows our rookie is not even close to ready to be a backup for goodness sake. I like Flynn but would rather see our newbee there. biloxi-indian, hagan714 and Jamessr like this.
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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,740 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints sign QB Matt Flynn Originally Posted by NonieT Saints also signed LB James Anderson. Back in the day he was a solid LB. We have no depth at the position right now.

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burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints sign QB Matt Flynn Originally Posted by voodooido Eh, this just shows our rookie is not even close to ready to be a backup for goodness sake. I like Flynn but would rather see our newbee there. Our newbee is supposedly the QB of the future. Flynn is just the backup. Grayson won't benefit from being thrown in the fire while he's nowhere near ready, in my opinion. Crusader and MarchingOn like this.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,819	Re: Saints sign QB Matt Flynn Originally Posted by burningmetal Our newbee is supposedly the QB of the future. Flynn is just the backup. Grayson won't benefit from being thrown in the fire while he's nowhere near ready, in my opinion. I agree but the point I was making is our backup QB has not left the bench in 42 years. Is GG really that bad to where even the thought of him coming in scares SP?
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,748	Re: Saints sign QB Matt Flynn Originally Posted by voodooido I agree but the point I was making is our backup QB has not left the bench in 42 years. Is GG really that bad to where even the thought of him coming in scares SP? Who ever said the thought of GG playing scares Payton? Thats a reach.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,819	Re: Saints sign QB Matt Flynn Originally Posted by Danno Who ever said the thought of GG playing scares Payton? Thats a reach. Well, if he was not scared why would he pick up Flynn? This is the first year he carried 3 qb's on the active roster in a long time. GG has been in the system and Flynn has not so you would figured he would have a leg up. So why is he still 3rd string?
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,748	Re: Saints sign QB Matt Flynn Originally Posted by voodooido Well, if he was not scared why would he pick up Flynn? This is the first year he carried 3 qb's on the active roster in a long time. GG has been in the system and Flynn has not so you would figured he would have a leg up. So why is he still 3rd string? Because we lost a veteran QB to injury. Payton has always liked veteran back-ups while a young one develops. He can't place Grayson on the practice squad so he's decided to go with a 3rd QB. Where did you hear Grayson was 3rd string? I think Grayson may even be active against the Redskins, and Flynn inactive. You guys read way too much into every move that you know virtually nothing about.

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burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints sign QB Matt Flynn Originally Posted by Danno Because we lost a veteran QB to injury. Payton has always liked veteran back-ups while a young one develops. He can't place Grayson on the practice squad so he's decided to go with a 3rd QB. Where did you hear Grayson was 3rd string? I think Grayson may even be active against the Redskins, and Flynn inactive. You guys read way too much into every move that you know virtually nothing about. I think due to inexperience it's fair to say Grayson will be behind Flynn. Maybe not this week, as Flynn JUST got here, but I think we all saw how far away Grayson was from being ready all training camp. Flynn was signed because of McCown's injury, yes, but probably also will get more reps as the backup than Grayson will. If Drew should get hurt, I can't imagine Payton wants to throw Grayson to the wolves, especially with as poorly as we are pass protecting.

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