Bartender will punt for Packers? - The Orange Mane

HEAV · 12-23-2005, 09:08 AM

How crazy is it then that the Packers have become so desperate for bodies they called 25-year-old free agent Ryan Flinn on Wednesday. Flinn slept through the call initially because on Tuesday night, he was twirling vodka bottles to music until 2 a.m. as a bartender in Orlando, according to the MILWAUKEE JOURNAL-SENTINEL.

"Kind of like the movie 'Cocktail,' but a little more exciting," Flinn said.

And two days later, Flinn was in Green Bay preparing to be the punter and holder for the Packers' game on Christmas Day against the Chicago Bears, who hope to clinch the NFC North title with a victory at Lambeau Field.

Optimistic and enthused with his most unexpected big break, Flinn is yet another anonymous player plucked off the street in an emergency situation by the 3-11 Packers.

Punter B.J. Sander, who suffered a bruised knee from the hit he took in the Baltimore game Monday night, was not going to be able to play in the next 10 days, so the Packers put him on injured reserve Thursday. That allowed them to sign the 6-foot-5 Flinn, who will make his NFL debut Sunday.

http://www.jsonline.com/packer/news/...p?format=print

BMF Bronco · 12-23-2005, 09:09 AM

How Sweet Would That Be?!

-Slap- · 12-23-2005, 09:13 AM

Shades of Tim Mazzetti.

FantomForce · 12-23-2005, 10:07 AM

I'm confused is he coming in to punt or serve drinks so that the Packers can get through the game less depressed

12-23-2005, 09:08 AM	#1
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	Bartender will punt for Packers? How crazy is it then that the Packers have become so desperate for bodies they called 25-year-old free agent Ryan Flinn on Wednesday. Flinn slept through the call initially because on Tuesday night, he was twirling vodka bottles to music until 2 a.m. as a bartender in Orlando, according to the MILWAUKEE JOURNAL-SENTINEL. "Kind of like the movie 'Cocktail,' but a little more exciting," Flinn said. And two days later, Flinn was in Green Bay preparing to be the punter and holder for the Packers' game on Christmas Day against the Chicago Bears, who hope to clinch the NFC North title with a victory at Lambeau Field. Optimistic and enthused with his most unexpected big break, Flinn is yet another anonymous player plucked off the street in an emergency situation by the 3-11 Packers. Punter B.J. Sander, who suffered a bruised knee from the hit he took in the Baltimore game Monday night, was not going to be able to play in the next 10 days, so the Packers put him on injured reserve Thursday. That allowed them to sign the 6-foot-5 Flinn, who will make his NFL debut Sunday. http://www.jsonline.com/packer/news/...p?format=print

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12-23-2005, 09:09 AM	#2
BMF Bronco Offseason sucks... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 11,724 Adopt-a-Bronco: ME	How Sweet Would That Be?!

12-23-2005, 09:13 AM	#3
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	Shades of Tim Mazzetti.

12-23-2005, 10:07 AM	#4
FantomForce Long live the Mane! The Incredible BULK! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Silt, Colorado Posts: 2,028	I'm confused is he coming in to punt or serve drinks so that the Packers can get through the game less depressed