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08:09 AM ET 06.11 | While the compelling tale of Brian Banks is taking over a few headlines, there is still a logjam at quarterback to straighten out in Seattle, which is playing some catch-up after losing two OTAs. [Matt Flynn] will earn $8 million in total compensation in 2012, compared to [Tarvaris Jackson's] $4 million in non-guaranteed base salary that he'll make only if he's on the final roster in Week 1. Carroll also committed a third round pick to add [Russell Wilson], which means he likely will factor into Seattle's long-term plans for the position. But Carroll said the monetary costs and draft picks are just the price teams have to pay to add value to the roster, and ultimately have nothing to do with who earns a starting job.

Matt Flynn, Icon Sports

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June 11, 2012 08:12 AM ET

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Carroll needs to go back to the college game.

TxHeat

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June 11, 2012 08:15 AM ET

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When Tavaris Jackson is involved in a quarterback controversy, you've got problems.

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June 11, 2012 08:23 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:12 AM ET 06.11 by TxHeat

Carroll needs to go back to the college game.

Yeah, he can play that game that draft picks and money have nothing to do with the starting position but there's a big difference between what's being paid to an NFL starter and an NCAA starter.

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June 11, 2012 08:24 AM ET

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I doubt TJ is on the roster at the start of the season. Unless Flynn sucks, I would expect the 'Hawks to hold onto him for a possible trade - hoping some other team's QB goes down during camp/pre-season. If not, I expect him to be released.

GoPSULions

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June 11, 2012 08:27 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:12 AM ET 06.11 by TxHeat

Carroll needs to go back to the college game.

Word. He's recruiting all the QB's, and not giving any of them the knod.

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June 11, 2012 08:28 AM ET

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Yanks!! Mets! Devils! Knicks! Nets! Rutgers!

CREEPY FACE !!

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June 11, 2012 08:28 AM ET

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Creepy needs his beauty sleep!! Creep-Out!

CREEPY FACE !!

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June 11, 2012 08:29 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:24 AM ET 06.11 by GoPSULions

I doubt TJ is on the roster at the start of the season. Unless Flynn sucks, I would expect the 'Hawks to hold onto him for a possible trade - hoping some other team's QB goes down during camp/pre-season. If not, I expect him to be released.

I agree. TJ will definitely be looking for another team to hook up to by the time the season starts.