The Miami Dolphins have hooked former Green Bay Packers’ Offensive Coordinator Joe Philbin as their new Head Coach. The Dolphins now have an offensive minded coach as they once again look to find that Franchise Quarterback that as been sorely missed since Dan Marino retired in 1999. The Dolphins have had eight different quarterbacks starting for them since Marino retired. Joe Philbin is leaving Green Bay where they have their franchise quarterback, and enters a situation in Miami where they need to find a Franchise Quarterback. With Matt Moore taking the Dolphins out of the Andrew Luck sweepstakes and even a shot at Robert Griffin, Joe Philbin may decide to turn to a familiar face, and that is soon to be Free Agent Matt Flynn.

If there is anyone who knows what Flynn can do, it’s Philbin. Drafted by the Packers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft, Flynn has seen a limited role in Green Bay as the backup to Aaron Rodgers. Even in limited opportunities Flynn has shown flashes of brilliance and potential to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. In 2010, after Rodgers suffered a concussion, Flynn made his first career start against the New England Patriots where he was 23/37 for 254 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Flynn wouldn’t start again until Week 17 of the 2011 season where he showed everyone that he was ready to become a starter. He threw for 480 yards and six touchdowns, which set all-time records for the Packers.

Flynn could very well be the next guy in line in Miami and it makes the most sense. By trading up for someone like a Robert Griffin or keeping Matt Moore, they will be learning all new playbooks while signing Flynn means less work since he would know Philbin’s playbook. Philbin joined the Packers in 2007, and with Philbin calling the plays, the offense never ranked worst than ninth. With Philbin hooked, the Dolphins next priority may be getting Matt Flynn and finally finding a quarterback to replace Dan Marino.

Mike Presley is a NFL Featured Journalist  for The Penalty Flag. He is a graduate of the Carolina School of Broadcasting and hosts a weekly NFL show on the schools radio station 89.3 The Storm entitled “The Front Seven.” Mike also writes for the racing website www.hardcoreracefans.com. Follow him on Twitter @mikepresley64.

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