re: Matt Flynn traded to Raiders for two picks

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You can say that he was a better overall QB than Flynn, and would have done better than Flynn with Crowton's coaching, but the fact remains, Flynn in 2007 exceeded what Russell did in 2006 in terms of leading a consistent high-scoring offense, and he did it with less supporting talent around him to help.

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The offense was better in 2007 because of an improved running game. The team accomplished great things that year, but I don't see how Flynn was a better at leading the offense.

In 2007, the offense scored 38.6/game with 35 rushing TDs and 29 passing TDs.

In 2006, the offense score 33.7/game with 25 rushing TDs and 30 passing TDs.
The difference in ppg being 4.9/game. The 10 more rushing TDs come out to 4.3/game.

Also the 2007 offense averaged around 22 yards/game more than the 2006 offense. However the 2007 offense averaged 48 rushing yards/game more and 26 passing yards less/game.

JR's passer efficiency rating in 2006 was also 30 points higher than Flynn's in 2007.

Also I completely disagree about Flynn doing it with lesser talent.

Flynn had a 1100 rusher on the team, the 2006 team's highest rusher was 440 yards.

Bowe was the best receiver during those 2 years and clearly the most talented. However Bowe, Davis, Doucet were not head and shoulders above Lafell, Byrd, Doucet.