Matt Flynn

At 39 years old, Matt Flynn has this physical status:

Matthew Clayton Flynn (born June 20, 1985) is a former American football quarterback.

He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

He was a member of the Packers when they won Super Bowl XLV over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He played college football at Louisiana State University.

Flynn also played for the Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, New York Jets, and New Orleans Saints.

Early life and family

Matthew Flynn, born and raised in Tyler, Texas, is the son of Alvin and Ruth Flynn. Matthew Flynn's father, a civil attorney, was a quarterback at Baylor in the 1960s, and his mother is a former collegiate dance team director and choreographer at Kilgore College and Tyler Junior College. Matt has two brothers, Adam and Bill, and two sisters, Rebecca and Amanda.

Personal life

Flynn married his long-time girlfriend Lacey Minchew on June 22, 2013.

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High school career

Matthew Flynn was coached by Mike Owens at Robert E. Lee High School and worked with Justin Warren, Brandon Pettigrew, and Ciron Black. Matthew Flynn, a freshman at Davidson High School, went for 102 of 199 passes for 1,650 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions for the season, leading Lee to the 5A-I playoffs, where they lost in the second round to eventual state champion Mesh on Mayfield. He made 124 of 206 passes for 1,679 yards and 9 touchdowns as a senior and had 305 yards passing with 12 touchdowns. Despite playing his last four games with a broken foot, Matthew Flynn demonstrated toughness by leading Robert E. Lee High School to a semifinal appearance. His team lost 24–14 at Midland High School.

Matthew Flynn was ranked as the top-rated Texas high school quarterback in 2003 after his senior season with 247 Sports. Matthew Flynn was a member of the Dallas Morning News Texas Top 100 and the Tyler Morning Telegraph All-East Texas Football Team. He preferred LSU over Tennessee, Texas Tech, and Texas A&M.

College career

The 2003 season at LSU marked the end of Flynn's redshirting. He was the third-string quarterback behind starter Marcus Randall and backup JaMarcus Russell in 2004. He also doubled as LSU's placekicks holder. Flynn appeared in all 12 games, but only as quarterback in three of them. Xavier Carter was credited with a 67-yard touchdown against Mississippi State in his collegiate first completion. In a 25-31 loss effort against Iowa, Flynn made a brief appearance in the 2004 Capital One Bowl, collecting 1 of four passes for 11 yards. He finished the season with four completions on ten attempts for 99 yards and 1 touchdown.

Russell and Flynn were battling for the starting quarterback position in the 2005 season after Randall's departure. Russell eventually returned to work, leaving Flynn as a back-up. In 2005, he played in seven games for the Tigers, totaling 27 of 48 passes for 457 yards, 7 touchdowns, and one interceptor. Flynn led North Texas to victory by defeating North Texas by a 7-of-7 yard total, with three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Russell was hurt in the 2005 SEC Championship Game against the Georgia Bulldogs, and Flynn finished the game. He was then allowed to start for the Tigers in the 2005 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the University of Miami Hurricanes. In that game, he led the Tigers to a 40–3 victory over Miami.

Flynn returned to Russell in 2006 as an extra in seven games. He finished 12 of 20 passes for 133 yards on the season, totaling 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Both touchdowns were scored in a 53-0 loss over Kentucky on October 14, 2006.

Flynn became a starter as a fifth-year senior after JaMarcus Russell's departure. Except in the SEC Championship, where he was hospitalized, he started every game of the season. He had 2,407 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions during the season. In addition, he rushed for 215 yards and four touchdowns.

Flynn won the game against Auburn on October 20, 2007, with 1 second remaining on the clock; Colt David kicked the extra point to make the final score LSU 30, Auburn 24.

He led the Tigers to their 4th quarter triumph over Alabama. After losing by then-#1 Ohio State, Flynn and the Tigers then defeated Louisiana Tech the following weekend and climbed to the top spot. The Tigers defeated Ole Miss the following week. Flynn and the Tigers lost to Arkansas in their last game at Tiger Stadium, clearly losing any chance of winning the national championship. However, LSU without Flynn defeated Tennessee for the SEC Championship, while Missouri and West Virginia advanced LSU to the championship game in New Orleans.

Flynn led LSU to a BCS National Championship on January 7, 2008, beating Ohio State 38–24. Flynn was named offensive MVP of the game after completing 19 of 27 passes and four touchdowns. The Tigers finished the season at No. 5 in the United States. According to the polls, No. 1 is the most popular.

Professional career

In the seventh round (209th pick overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft, Flynn was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round (209th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was signed to a four-year rookie contract from July 23 until the 2011 season. Flynn took the tournament for Aaron Rodgers' back-up role in 2008, defeating fellow rookie and second-round pick Brian Brohm. Flynn was seen as less able than Brohm due to Brohm's superior size, arm, and foot speed, as well as the fact that Brohm was selected much earlier in the draft than Flynn.

Flynn's first NFL appearance against the New England Patriots on December 19, 2010, after starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers was not allowed medically to begin. Flynn threw three touchdown passes against New England, one to John Kuhn, James Jones, and Greg Jennings, but the second half ended with an interception by Kyle Arrington for a touchdown. Flynn, who was ball at the New England 15-yard line, was denied as he was dismissed in the final play. The Packers lost the game 31–27. In the loss, Flynn made 23 of 37 passes for 254 yards.

When the Packers won Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2011, Flynn was the back-up to Rodgers.

Flynn's last game of the season was against the Detroit Lions on January 1, 2012. In the 45–41 victory, he threw for 480 yards and six touchdowns, both of which tied for single game Packers records.

Flynn signed a three-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks worth $20.5 million with a $9 million guarantee on March 18, 2012. He opted to wear the number 15, his number from college. Russell Wilson, the 2011 starting quarterback, and 2012 NFL draft third round pick Russell Wilson for the starting quarterback position. Wilson was the starter, which made Flynn and his deal expendable.

On April 2, 2013, the Flynns traded Flynn to the Oakland Raiders for a fourth round pick and a conditional 2015 draft pick. He was brought on to compete with 2013 NFL draft fourth round pick Tyler Wilson and 2011 NFL draft supplemental third round pick Terrelle Pryor for the starting quarterback job, with Pryor winning the starting job in preseason.

He was assigned number 15 by the CIA. In a Week 3 match against the Broncos, Flynn relieved an injured Pryor, totaling 1 of 2 passes for 19 yards in a 37-21 loss. Flynn started and finished 21 out of 32 passes for 227 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception (which was returned for a Redskins touchdown) in a 24–14 loss, with Pryor's concussion blocking him from playing against the Redskins next week. Several days later, Bears coach Dennis Allen revealed Flynn's demotion to third-string behind Pryor and undrafted rookie Matt McGloin.

The Flynns were released on October 7, 2013, just six months after bringing him in to be the starter.

With rookie and starting quarterback EJ Manuel out 6-8 weeks, and backup Thad Lewis hurt during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on October 14, 2013. On October 14, 2013, he signed the Bills. He was assigned number 17 from the start of his career. Although third-string quarterback Jeff Tuel was not available in Buffalo, he did not have any playing time and mainly served as an emergency substitute, he did not see any playing time, so he may have been hurt again. Flynn was released on November 4, 2013 after Lewis and Manuel recovered from their injury.

Flynn was recalled by Green Bay to be the backup for Scott Tolzien on November 12, 2013 due to injuries to starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers and backup quarterback Seneca Wallace.

Flynn was brought into to help the struggling Tolzien midway through the 3rd quarter on November 24, 2013. Flynn recovered the team from a 23–7 deficit at the start of the 4th quarter. With a 23–23 score, the game went to overtime. The Packers scored first in overtime with a field goal, but the Vikings recovered the ball and scored a field goal, but the Packers lost the game due to the NFL's new regular season overtime rules. The game was tied 26–26.

Flynn will be the starting quarterback for the Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions on November 27, 2013. Flynn failed on 139 yards in a row of 20 attempts for 139 yards, with one interceptor and two fumbles. He was fired 7 times, one in the end zone for a safety. The Packers lost by 40–10.

Flynn led the Packers from a 26–3 deficit against the Cowboys at halftime to a 34–36 victory on December 15, 2013. In the 2nd half, he led five straight touchdown drives and 1 interception, throwing for 299 yards with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception.

In a 38-31 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Flynn threw for 232 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception on December 22, 2013.

At the end of the season, his deal came to an end. Flynn was given a new 1-year contract with the team worth $1.07 million on April 15, 2014. Flynn spent his four seasons with the Green Bay Packers and finished the season with 66 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception. Flynn was not re-signed and became a free agent on March 8, 2015.

On June 11, 2015, the New England Patriots signed Flynn. Due to Tom Brady's suspension, the Flynn would have a veteran presence for second-year quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for four games. He was given the number 8. The Patriots cut Flynn to make room for Ryan Lindley on August 10, 2015.

Flynn was signed by the New York Jets on August 19, 2015, to a one-year deal. He had been given number 5 by the time. Flynn started the Jets' preseason week 4 match against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 3, 2015, kicking 10–14 for 136 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Flynn was first announced on September 5, 2015.

After back-up quarterback Luke McCown sustained a season-ending injury, the New Orleans Saints announced him on November 15, 2015. In a season in which he did not appear in a regular season game, the 2015 season marked the first in Flynn's career in which he did not appear in a regular season game.

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