The Facts:
Two weeks ago, a stellar, record-setting performance from Flynn sparked speculation that the Packers could use the franchise tag on the free-agent-to-be, in order to prevent him from hitting the open market in March. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Packers are "unlikely" to do so.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Though they have several more weeks to make a final decision, PFT's Mike Florio notes that use of the tag would entail significant risk. The Packers would have to offer Flynn a one-year salary that is expected to be in the range of $14.5 million. That's $6.5 million more than Aaron Rodgers' base salary for 2012. Also, once the contract is offered to Flynn, he'd surely sign it - making the money fully guaranteed. Then there's the fact that any team trading for Flynn would have to sign him to long-term deal, with $14.5 million in 2012 serving as the starting point. As Florio suggests, the maneuver probably entails far more risk than G.M. Ted Thompson will be willing to assume.
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