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Originally Posted by dirk diggler
with Flynn being a free agent shortly, is there any way the Pack can get any compensation for him other than franchise tagging him? i know there are other tags that can be used, just not sure if they apply in this case? with so many teams needing a QB, why wouldnt you take a chance on this guy?
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Franchise tag is the only way they'll get any real value out of him. Only other option is to let him go to free agency and pick up a compensation pick, probably 3rd rounder which is still not bad for a guy they drafted in the 7th. I believe they can still use the transition tag but that doesn't allow for any compensation just right to match.
It wouldn't shock me to see them franchise and trade him as Thompson has done that move before when he franchised Corey Williams and then dealt him to Cleveland for a pick. It would have to be contingent on a team being ok with the risk that Flynn doesn't negotiate a long term deal, plus the fact that if it doesn't work Pack would be paying their backup more than their starter.