Lets think about it in this context.. if we keep Flynn and lose him in FA.. chances are he will get a sizable increase in contract and very well may be looking as a starter. That would only help in terms of a compensation pick.. Lets say a 4th or 5th, maybe higher.
So would you trade up 2 rounds, based on a 3rd, and give up an insurance policy that we have seen step in.
For me.. I wouldn't take the risk unless the return is enough value to outweigh the safety net factor.
If Flynn and Harrell both look good this preseason, and based off Flynn's performance last season, I could see a QB needy franchise (Example Dolphins) offering up a combination of a pick and maybe a player to make a run at a Flynn and take a flyer on his limited experience. If Kolb gets you a 1st and starting corner.. whom knows what Flynn might garner.. he is younger.
Originally Posted by: Pack93z
Kolb was traded for Cromartie and a 2nd round pick, not a 1st round pick. Unless Flynn plays more and plays very well he will not be worth anywhere near what Kolb was worth to the Cardinals.
For comparison, here is what the Packers got in exchange for some other well-regarded backup QBs:
Mark Brunell: Traded to Jaguars for 3rd and 5th round picks.
Aaron Brooks: Traded to Saints along with TE LaMont Hall for 3rd round pick and LB K.D. Williams.
Matt Hasselbeck: Traded to Seahawks in exchange for swapping 1st round picks (Packers moving up from 17th to 10th) plus a 3rd round pick.
Flynn was drafted lower than those guys (Brunell 5th, Brooks 4th, Hasselbeck 6th) and has questionable arm strength, so I don't think he'll even be worth as much as those others were.