Center Mike Flynn said he has identified the mastermind behind the production of T-shirts bearing the words “The Mike Flynn Farewell Tour.”

The long-sleeved black T-shirts list every game and date this season, and the “MF” initials look eerily like the “VH” symbol for Van Halen, which – perhaps not coincidentally – is one of Flynn’s favorite bands. A shirt was hung in each player’s locker about two weeks ago.

“I know who did it, and that person knows that he did a bad deed,” said Flynn, who declined to name the culprit. “It was funny. The guys are funny. It was good for a joke and everything. Usually, when you dish it out, you’ve got to expect some punishment back. I accept my punishment. They got me, and the guy who I know did it, I give him a hard time, too. So I guess what goes around, comes around.”

Few players would discuss the shirts, much less venture a guess on the creative mind behind the project. Defensive tackle Justin Bannan said, “I think I know who made them, but I can’t tell you.”

Added fullback Justin Green: “I don’t know, but it’s a good-looking shirt. I’ll always take a free shirt.”