Updated Feb 21, 2013 - 5:27 pm
Reading between the lines on the latest Matt Flynn buzz
Seahawks general manager John Schneider reiterated Thursday what he told 710 ESPN Seattle last month: the Seahawks are willing – but not determined – to trade backup quarterback Matt Flynn.
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First, there was the subject of Flynn's ability, which some might question after he failed to beat out rookie third-round pick Russell Wilson in an offseason competition. The Seahawks have maintained that Wilson won the job more so than Flynn lost it. Schneider again suggested that was the case.
"I feel very blessed that we have two quarterbacks like this, two starting-caliber guys," he said. "What happened last year didn't really have a reflection on what Matt did, or Tarvaris [Jackson] for that matter. It was really what Russell did in terms of just kind of stepping forward and taking charge."
There's also the matter of Flynn's contract, which calls for him to make $5.25 million in base salary next season. Some might consider that a prohibitive amount for a backup quarterback. Even if the Seahawks feel that way, they have no incentive to suggest that releasing Flynn is an option should they fail to find a trade partner. Doing so would only hurt the market for Flynn.
Schneider gave no indication that the team is unwilling to keep Flynn at his current salary.
"We have different models set up with our cap, and obviously we have a model that includes Matt – our primary model," Schneider said.
Schneider said he hasn't had a chance to sit down with other general managers to talk about a potential deal.
"As you guys well know, we're always going to listen to everything and if we're not doing that, we feel like we're not doing our job," he said. "That doesn't necessarily mean that we will do something with Matt."
Bob Stelton and Dave Grosby share additional thoughts on Schneider's comments in the video below.
You can listen to Thursday's show here.
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rational wrote...The 5.25 million salaryFebruary 21, 2013 5:44 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }- Reply
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Newton wrote...Well its a Coin flip alright.February 21, 2013 7:46 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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John E wrote...Let him have the chance to startFebruary 21, 2013 8:48 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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clevesside wrote...Someone outside of Seattle knows...February 22, 2013 9:56 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Bob Stelton is the co-host of "Bob and Groz". He came to 710 ESPN Seattle from 101 ESPN in St. Louis and had previously worked for Sporting News Radio in Chicago and Santa Monica, Calif. Bob began his radio career in Seattle in 1997 after a failed attempt to become a rock star. 
Dave Grosby is the co-host of "Bob and Groz." The Groz has spent the last 21 years of his 39-year broadcast career as a Seattle sports talk show host. Dave is also the play-by-play announcer for Seattle U basketball on KTTH 770. Before coming to Seattle, Dave worked at KFI in Los Angeles and KFBK in Sacramento. He's been married to his wife Bonnie for 23 years.
After two years as the producer for "Brock and Salk," Colin Paisley now produces "Bob and Groz." Colin also hosts "Seattle Sports at Night" with Tom Wassell and Matt Pitman. Colin came to 710 ESPN Seattle after five years at various FM music stations in Bellingham and Seattle. In addition to his time as producer and host, Colin likes to spend his time embracing his "Slacker Gen-Y" persona by napping and not caring about stuff. Plus he likes tons of bands you've never heard of, and once you hear of them he'll stop liking them.
