Oakland Raiders
Matt Flynn - #15 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/20/1985 |
| Birthplace | Tyler, TX |
| College | LSU |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 7th round, 2nd pick by Packers |
Raiders WR Murphy arrested in Florida
Raiders WR Louis Murphy, a former University of Florida star, was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with three misdemeanors.
Former Raiders C Robbins accepts five-year prison term
Former Raiders center Barret Robbins accepted a five-year prison term on Friday for violating his Miami-Dade probation. His latest violation came following an arrest in Texas for cocaine possession.
AFC team needs
The Raiders will likely have to replace shutdown CB Nnamdi Asomugha, who is a free agent, this offseason, as we identify the top three draft needs of each AFC team.
Changes at guard in store for Raiders
Daniel Loper and Bruce Campbell could be replacing Robert Gallery and Cooper Carlisle as the Raiders' starting guards in 2011.
Eagles fans voted worst in the league by GQ
The Philadelphia Eagles finished tied with the city's baseball team, the Phillies, as having the worst fans in sports, according to a recent GQ story on the subject.
Raiders OT Henderson arrested for carrying firearm
Raiders OT Mario Henderson was arrested on Thursday night for carrying a concealed firearm.
Asomugha to Giants seems unlikely
Giants DE Justin Tuck says he'll recruit free-agent CB Nnamdi Asomugha to come to New York, but we hear that marriage is unlikely to happen.
Report: Raiders re-sign Eugene, Loper, Boller
According to Jerry McDonald, the Raiders have re-signed FS Hiram Eugene, QB Kyle Boller and OG Daniel Loper.
New California stadiums unlikely due to budget issues
The Chargers, Raiders and 49ers all received grim news on Monday, as their hopes of having state money go to new stadiums was dismissed by politicians.
Raiders name Bresnahan defensive coordinator
In a move that was widely expected, the Raiders named Chuck Bresnahan as their defensive coordinator Monday.
Raiders tender TE Miller, RB Bush
Raiders TE Zach Miller and RB Michael Bush, both fourth-year veterans, each received restricted free-agent tenders, according to The Associated Press.
Raiders have glaring holes to fill on O-line
Robert Gallery's departure leaves the Raiders with a void on an O-line that could be very young next season.
Raiders letting Gallery go
Raiders senior executive John Herrera told The Associated Press that the team will let OL Robert Gallery leave as a free agent.
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Raiders OLB Wimbley will sign franchise tender
With only two days remaining before NFL owners are expected to lock out the players, Raiders OLB Kamerion Wimbley will sign his one-year franchise tender.
PLAYER NEWS
The Raiders acquired Seattle backup Matt Flynn on Monday for draft picks, bringing an end to Carson Palmer's brief tenure as starter in Oakland even before they are done paying the steep price they dealt to acquire him.|||||||
Flynn, a backup in college at LSU to former Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell, has started just two games in five seasons as a pro. But it's those brief appearances that intrigue many NFL teams. He threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns in a loss at New England in place of an injured Aaron Rodgers late in the 2010 season. He then started the regular-season finale the following season, going 31 for 44 for 480 yards and six touchdown passes in a 45-41 win over D
Flynn will be the Seattle backup to rookie Russell Wilson after Seahawks coach Pete Carroll announced that Wilson will start the club's opener. Wilson being named the starter leaves Flynn on the sidelines and according to Carroll understandably disappointed.|||||||
Flynn was Seattle's big free-agent splash in the offseason and the most highly sought after quarterback not named Manning after spending the last few seasons as Aaron Rodgers backup in Green Bay. But Flynn failed to show the same flashes as Wilson during his two preseason opportunities and sat out the game in Kansas City with a sore elbow. Fantasy owners have to be kicking themselves now if they picked up the overhyped Flynn.
Seattle coach Pete Carroll announced on Tuesday that Russell Wilson will start against Kansas City on Friday so there is speculation that Flynn could be the backup to the rookie.|||||||
Flynn has struggled in the preseason and could easily lose the job that seemed to easily be his if he doesn't get his act together. Fantasy owners should monitor the situation closely.
Matt Flynn will get his second straight preseason start for the Seattle Seahawks with rookie Russell Wilson expected to play the second half on Saturday in Denver.|||||||
Flynn was efficient, going 11 of 13 for 71 yards and an interception against Tennessee. Wilson was 12 of 16 for 124 yards, one touchdown passing and one rushing.
Flynn says it was made completely clear before he agreed to join the Seattle Seahawks that he was going into an open competition with incumbent Tarvaris Jackson for the starting quarterback job.|||||||
Flynn said during a conference call on Monday that when he visited with the Seahawks late last week, the entire situation felt comfortable and felt like the team was moving in the right direction. Flynn chose the Pacific Northwest over the chance to be reunited with former Green Bay offensive coordinator Joe Philbin in Miami, where Philbin is the Dolphins' new head coach.
