Sure, Matt Flynn hasn’t yet taken a snap for the Seahawks. And if we’re to believe coach Pete Carroll and his “always compete” mantra, there’s still a chance Aaron Rodgers’ former backup might not even win the starting gig. But c’mon now. We all know the score. Though the Hawks have a stout defense highlighted by a lot of exciting young talent, Flynn and his possibly, hopefully-not-a-big-deal, maybe-kinda-sorta-suspect arm are the main reason Seahawks fans are looking to 2012 as anything other than continued mediocrity. That feels pretty good, and it’s enough to make Flynn a big deal. MATT DRISCOLL