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QB Matt Flynn, Oakland Raiders
HT: 6-2, WT: 230, Born: 6-20-1985, College: LSU, Drafted: Round 7
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2013 Projections
| G | CMP | ATT | PYD | Y/A | PTD | INT | RSH | YD | Y/R | TD | FPT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Henry | 14 | 303 | 500 | 3440 | 6.9 | 18 | 13 | 27 | 20 | 0.7 | 1 | 244 |
| Jason Wood | 15 | 330 | 545 | 3600 | 6.6 | 21 | 13 | 25 | 60 | 2.4 | 1 | 271 |
| Maurile Tremblay | 16 | 347 | 578 | 3941 | 6.8 | 22 | 18 | 28 | 61 | 2.2 | 1 | 283 |
Outlook
You couldn't blame Matt Flynn if this all feels a little bit like deja vu. For the second year in a row Flynn has changed teams for a chance at a starting role only to have the team draft a quarterback of the future after he arrived. What's more, the Raiders drafted a Wilson, much like Seattle did in 2012 when they drafted Russell Wilson, the quarterback that beat Matt Flynn out for a starting role. Thankfully for Flynn that's likely where the comparisons end. Barring a major surprise, Flynn should be the starter in Oakland this year, what he does with that opportunity will determine for how long. If he wants to keep the job, he needs to show a little bit more of what he showed in his final start in Green Bay and a little less of what he showed in the preseason last year in Seattle. Flynn is a career back up that turns 28 in June and he’s no longer someone that can rely on words like potential and up-side. Flynn’s potential has only been realized on an NFL field once, a week 16 game against a porous Lions secondary. In that game he threw for 480 yards and six touchdowns. One huge advantage Flynn will have if he’s been paying attention the past five years is his knowledge of the West Coast Offense. The Raiders will run a variation of the scheme that now has so many and Flynn grew up as an NFL quarterback in the system and that should only work to his benefit. He has a stable of talented, but inexperienced receivers and two of the best pass catching backs in the league.
Latest News
Raiders | Rookie QB shines at camp (Sun May 12, 08:46 PM) - Oakland Raiders rookie QB Tyler Wilson displayed the poise and skills of a seasoned veteran in rookie minicamp. Wilson showed off a strong arm, placing balls right on target time and again, be it swing passes, throws over the middle or well downfield. "Obviously, picking up a new system, there's a little bit of rust there," Raiders coach Dennis Allen said of Wilson. "But throwing the ball, he's done a nice job. I don't have any question about his arm strength and his accuracy." Our View: It wouldn't be a total surprise to see Wilson surpass both Matt Flynn and Terrelle Pryor on the depth chart at some point this year. He was the top rated QB in this class by both Cecil Lammey and Matt Waldman. Wilson has a gunslinger mentality, loves to challenge defenses vertically, and isn't afraid to take a hit in order to deliver a pass. Fantasy owners need to monitor this situation closely in training camp.link to story Raiders | Tyler Wilson great under pressure (Thu May 9, 05:54 PM) - Raiders fourth-round pick QB Tyler Wilson was outstanding in the face of pressure over the last two years. Since the start of 2011 Wilson threw 23 touchdowns and only four interceptions against extra pressure. However, Wilson was less effective when opponents dropped seven or more defenders into coverage. He threw eight touchdowns and 11 interceptions against standard four-man rushes in 2012. Our View: This was one of the main reasons why Wilson was the highest graded QB by both Matt Waldman and Cecil Lammey. Wilson plays without fear and is willing to challenge defenses vertically in the face of pressure. He could play as a backup this year behind Matt Flynn but Wilson's dynasty value is strong.
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2013 Schedule
| Week | Opponent |
|---|---|
| 1 | at Indianapolis Colts |
| 2 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 3 | at Denver Broncos |
| 4 | Washington Redskins |
| 5 | San Diego Chargers |
| 6 | at Kansas City Chiefs |
| Bye week | |
| 8 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 9 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 10 | at New York Giants |
| 11 | at Houston Texans |
| 12 | Tennessee Titans |
| 13 | at Dallas Cowboys |
| 14 | at New York Jets |
| 15 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 16 | at San Diego Chargers |
| 17 | Denver Broncos |
2012 Game Summaries
Week 14 - Flynn received his first playing time of the season in Seattle’s blowout win. After building a 45-0 lead by the middle of the second quarter, starter Russell Wilson enjoyed the rest of the game from the sidelines. Flynn attempted nine passes, but spent a majority of his snaps handing the ball off to his running backs that dominated the game. When asked to throw, Flynn was efficient, including finding Anthony McCoy for a huge gain after some improvisation outside the pocket. Of his nine throws, two were missed opportunities by Flynn. Sidney Rice was wide open on a slant route for a likely touchdown, but the ball was tipped at the line of scrimmage. Later in the second half, Doug Baldwin broke free on a deep corner route on third down, but Flynn overthrew him. Wilson is the clear starter, but Flynn showed that he is more than capable of running the offense if needed down the line. He would not downgrade the fantasy-relevant Seattle players if forced into action.
