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Browns targeting Matt Flynn in Free Agency?

Found March 06, 2012 on Cleveland Browns Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Matt Flynn,  Colt McCoy
TEAMS: Green Bay Packers,  Cleveland Browns
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Will the Cleveland Browns pursue Matt Flynn of the Green Bay Packers in free agency? Now that the Packers have not placed the franchise tag on Flynn he will enter free agency on March 13, should the Browns feel the need to replace Colt McCoy this is another option other than the draft to acquire what many consider a much needed addition--a quarterback. Flynn, considered by many to be the front-runner ( quarterback ) in free agency would come at a steep price, reported to be as high as $40 million for a multi-year contract, however the Browns would be able to use their "much needed" draft...
Original Story: http://www.clevelandbrownsreport.info... Verified_ybn
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