Flynn, considered by many to be the front-runner ( quarterback ) in free agency would come at a steep price, reported to be as high as $40 million for a multi-year contract, however the Browns would be able to use their "much needed" draft picks to fill other needs.
One would expect Flynn to be on the Browns radar for numerous reasons, one being that he is familiar with the Browns version of the West Coast Offense--Browns team president Mike Holmgren was the Packers head coach from 1992-1998. Yes, his performance last season against the Detroit Lions, where he threw for six touchdowns was impressive--but was it $40 million impressive?
Flynn, after being drafted in 2008 in the seventh-round has sat behind Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and started only two games in four years. Although his performance in both games that he started can be considered impressive one must also remember that he was a member of what many consider an elite offensive unit--a phrase rarely used when speaking of the Browns offense.
Although the Browns would retain all of their draft picks by making a run for Flynn in free agency, it is believed that they would also be in a bidding war with the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks which could keep driving the price up for an unproven commodity!
Flynn, in his two starts has been impressive and would allow the Browns to use those valuable draft picks elsewhere, however the price is to high for an unproven quarterback who may or may not be little more than competition for McCoy--competition that may result in him sitting behind McCoy!
