Kelly the Dog Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Doug Flutie is the answer to the obvious question. Think about it even if you hate his entire digestive system. We don't need to groom someone. We don't need a guy to go out there and win games by himself. We do need a sparkplug veteran who can mask the problems of the offensive line when it rears its ugly head. He is not going to divide the locker room like he did before. He can be a caretaker if Drew goes down for a few plays or games. He can learn an offense fast. He can be a slash player that MM likes. He won't cost a lot. He likely gets cut now that Rivers is signed and playing. He's not a threat to Drew or Losman or Travis Brown. It's POSSIBLE that we can win with him when the defense is good and we have all these weapons. So go ahead, flame away, say no way in hell, but he is probably the best answer to a short term problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Doug Flutie is the answer to the obvious question. Think about it even if you hate his entire digestive system. We don't need to groom someone. We don't need a guy to go out there and win games by himself. We do need a sparkplug veteran who can mask the problems of the offensive line when it rears its ugly head. He is not going to divide the locker room like he did before. He can be a caretaker if Drew goes down for a few plays or games. He can learn an offense fast. He can be a slash player that MM likes. He won't cost a lot. He likely gets cut now that Rivers is signed and playing. He's not a threat to Drew or Losman or Travis Brown. It's POSSIBLE that we can win with him when the defense is good and we have all these weapons. So go ahead, flame away, say no way in hell, but he is probably the best answer to a short term problem. 11000[/snapback] That is a nauseating thought. But yeah, you're right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Man Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 If we sign somebody, I won't really care who it is, just as long as it's not Rob Johnson or Ryan Leaf. I don't know if Flutie would be the answer either, I really think him just being on the roster would start up a lot more controversy than it would be worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 I agree, but now SD will wait to cut him to see if they can get a trade...I don't know what his contract status is either--we may not have the cap room unless he is cut.... If it happens.... First meeting with MM and Sam--- MM: Doug--you are not here to compete for the starters job on the field or in the locker room. The first sign of any BS, you are on the street. You play if Drew is hurt--that's it....no mop up duty, second team reps in practice, etc. SW: You understand that squirt.... DF: Yes I understand.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Doug Flutie is the answer to the obvious question. Think about it even if you hate his entire digestive system. We don't need to groom someone. We don't need a guy to go out there and win games by himself. We do need a sparkplug veteran who can mask the problems of the offensive line when it rears its ugly head. He is not going to divide the locker room like he did before. He can be a caretaker if Drew goes down for a few plays or games. He can learn an offense fast. He can be a slash player that MM likes. He won't cost a lot. He likely gets cut now that Rivers is signed and playing. He's not a threat to Drew or Losman or Travis Brown. It's POSSIBLE that we can win with him when the defense is good and we have all these weapons. So go ahead, flame away, say no way in hell, but he is probably the best answer to a short term problem. 11000[/snapback] Kinda makes sense, and weirder things have happened... I think the question is would Ralph support it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Flutie's not going anywhere, the Chargers need someone to mentor their promising QB of the future named Drew Brees err I mean Phillip Rivers. I mean the Bills would never be so lucky to have a guy with Doug's leadership skills to help develop Rob Johnson err I mean JP Losman. In just having him join the team it would start another media circus, we're all tired of a preseason RB contreversy I can only imagine a regular season one. I can see it in November "election" posters for the "Bledsoe and Henry" vs "Flutie and McGahee" or whatever combination. Come on people look at Doug's track record and the QBs taht followed him, almost all have been pretty bad and do we want that to happen to JP losman. IS this Doug's fault? possibly no but it seems a strange coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 I'll suffer through a thousand Doug Fluties before one Rob Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 You overlook another important factor - the ticket sale boost that bringing in Flutie would generate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 You overlook another important factor - the ticket sale boost that bringing in Flutie would generate. 11018[/snapback] And the sideshows too. Step right up see the Statue vs The Midget... Our fanbase and media would ruin it and rip it to shreads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 I'll suffer through a thousand Doug Fluties before one Rob Johnson. 11015[/snapback] (T- I can say this being 5'7" tall myself)....are we planning a Wizard of Oz remake with a thousand Doug Fluties... I agree bro---no Rob please.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 You overlook another important factor - the ticket sale boost that bringing in Flutie would generate. 11018[/snapback] Flutie never sold out a preseason game but a team without him just did two weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_joe_* Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 I missed the game. How many TD's did Drew Bledoe throw for this week? Drew "ZERO TD'S" Bledsoe. Let's hear from all the Drew lovers who predict the Bills will go 11-5 this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzer32 Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Dough "Skin" Flutie will not generate ticket sales. All but one game are near sellouts allready. I do not want that midget here. He has never won a playoff game and I want someone here who can. He has been on the decline ever since leaving Buffalo. His record is 2-12 in his last 14 starts. He lost his last 9 starts in 2001 in SD. No thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBob Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 , say no way in hell, but he is probably the best answer to a short term problem. 11000[/snapback] No way in HELL! Thank-you very much and good night everybody....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sen. John Blutarsky Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 I could really see Marty ditching Brees before Flutie to prevent a potential problem next year if Brees comes out and lights up the league before Rivers is ready to start. Rivers is gonna be the guy, Flutie is at least a reliable backup, Germaine is cheaper than Brees and comfortable with a #3 job. Brees could go, in which case, I'd be all over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 29, 2004 Author Share Posted August 29, 2004 Dough "Skin" Flutie will not generate ticket sales. All but one game are near sellouts allready. I do not want that midget here. He has never won a playoff game and I want someone here who can. He has been on the decline ever since leaving Buffalo. His record is 2-12 in his last 14 starts. He lost his last 9 starts in 2001 in SD. No thank you. 11051[/snapback] Name me all of the legions of the playoff-winning, cheap, veteran, available, elusive, effective quarterbacks that you're going to bring in for half of a season instead. Okay, how about one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzer32 Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Name me all of the legions of the playoff-winning, cheap, veteran, available, elusive, effective quarterbacks that you're going to bring in for half of a season instead. Okay, how about one? 11067[/snapback] Ever heard of Neil O'donnell. May not be the most elusive, but he meets all the other "criteria" that we must have to meet your standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 29, 2004 Author Share Posted August 29, 2004 Ever heard of Neil O'donnell. May not be the most elusive, but he meets all the other "criteria" that we must have to meet your standards. 11087[/snapback] Except available. he already turned down a few teams after him, including recently the New England Patriots. He has been approached by at least four teams in the last year and said no to all of them. The Patriots he said maybe in December if they're making a playoff run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Kordella beat the bills in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzer32 Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Except available. he already turned down a few teams after him, including recently the New England Patriots. He has been approached by at least four teams in the last year and said no to all of them. The Patriots he said maybe in December if they're making a playoff run. 11101[/snapback] Just remember, he is a TD guy. If anyone can coax him to play, it would be the smooth TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 29, 2004 Author Share Posted August 29, 2004 Just remember, he is a TD guy. If anyone can coax him to play, it would be the smooth TD. 11104[/snapback] True. And I like him as an option. I think he would be ideal, and earlier this morning in my first post I said that he would be my first choice. I just don't think he is going to do it under these circumstances. He wants to play if he signs. We would just be asking him to warm the bench for a guy who rarely, rarely comes out, and after half the year likely give up the back-up job to a rookie Losman. This is not a great, itchy scenario for O'Donnell to agree to. He's not going to do it out of the goodness of his heart. Just if it is a one last chance to make a run at a Super Bowl and get on the field. It's possble, and I would bet anything that TD has already made a call to his agent, but IMO very unlikely that he signs with the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBob Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Just remember, he is a TD guy. If anyone can coax him to play, it would be the smooth TD. 11104[/snapback] Yes, and let's not forget who ISN't a TD guy. If Flutie hadn't been the arrogant little ass that he is in his interview, he would have been the guy they kept way back when. Nope, sorry Kelly, I don't see it and don't want it even more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RabidBillsFanVT Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 I NEVER want to see him in a Bills uniform ever again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBob Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 I NEVER want to see him in a Bills uniform ever again! 11113[/snapback] Harrrrrumphhhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Flutie coming back and accepting the role of back would not bother me. We could do worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Doug Flutie is the answer to the obvious question. Think about it even if you hate his entire digestive system. We don't need to groom someone. We don't need a guy to go out there and win games by himself. We do need a sparkplug veteran who can mask the problems of the offensive line when it rears its ugly head. He is not going to divide the locker room like he did before. He can be a caretaker if Drew goes down for a few plays or games. He can learn an offense fast. He can be a slash player that MM likes. He won't cost a lot. He likely gets cut now that Rivers is signed and playing. He's not a threat to Drew or Losman or Travis Brown. It's POSSIBLE that we can win with him when the defense is good and we have all these weapons. So go ahead, flame away, say no way in hell, but he is probably the best answer to a short term problem. 11000[/snapback] If Rob Johnson isn't the answer, I don't understand how Fruitie is! BTW, I don't want either of them back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Awwwww... Just bring back Jimbo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzer32 Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Awwwww... Just bring back Jimbo! 11173[/snapback] I bet "Machine Gun" could still sling it pretty good, probably better than what we have had lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Doug Flutie would come back here to play on the offensive line? That is our problem, after all. Funny how Flutieflake is the panacea for all that ails the Bills. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsue Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 OH NO Not the Militent Midget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Doug Flutie is the answer to the obvious question. Think about it even if you hate his entire digestive system. We don't need to groom someone. We don't need a guy to go out there and win games by himself. We do need a sparkplug veteran who can mask the problems of the offensive line when it rears its ugly head. He is not going to divide the locker room like he did before. He can be a caretaker if Drew goes down for a few plays or games. He can learn an offense fast. He can be a slash player that MM likes. He won't cost a lot. He likely gets cut now that Rivers is signed and playing. He's not a threat to Drew or Losman or Travis Brown. It's POSSIBLE that we can win with him when the defense is good and we have all these weapons. So go ahead, flame away, say no way in hell, but he is probably the best answer to a short term problem. 11000[/snapback] by god, you're right. We need a solid BACKUP for one year. I actually agree with you on this one. Only forseeable problem is who would take #7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live&DieBillsFootball Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I knew I kept my Flutie jersey for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Doug Flutie is the answer to the obvious question. Think about it even if you hate his entire digestive system. We don't need to groom someone. We don't need a guy to go out there and win games by himself. We do need a sparkplug veteran who can mask the problems of the offensive line when it rears its ugly head. He is not going to divide the locker room like he did before. He can be a caretaker if Drew goes down for a few plays or games. He can learn an offense fast. He can be a slash player that MM likes. He won't cost a lot. He likely gets cut now that Rivers is signed and playing. He's not a threat to Drew or Losman or Travis Brown. It's POSSIBLE that we can win with him when the defense is good and we have all these weapons. So go ahead, flame away, say no way in hell, but he is probably the best answer to a short term problem. 11000[/snapback] Kelly, I almost always consistantly agree with you, but man, you are way off on this one. Even if Flutie were to come back and accept his back-up role like a good team player (I seriously doubt this could happen, but I will go along just for fun) it is not Flutie who would create the turmoil and controversy, it would be the relentless Bills fan base. Like him or not, Bledsoe is our QB, and he looked like a guy who lost a lot of confidence last season. I don't think TD would be interested in the slightest in opening this pandora's box. It would certainly be an interesting scenario, particularly for Bills and New England area sports fans, but is not at all what we need. Maybe if Flutie had never been in Buffalo before, it would make more sense. But, it is not going to happen...if I recall, TD and Flutie are not real big fans of eachother. Kordell or O'Donnell are more likely options IMO. Short term, Gannon makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile High Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 dilfer is the answer. the guy just wins period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 30, 2004 Author Share Posted August 30, 2004 Kelly, I almost always consistantly agree with you, but man, you are way off on this one. Even if Flutie were to come back and accept his back-up role like a good team player (I seriously doubt this could happen, but I will go along just for fun) it is not Flutie who would create the turmoil and controversy, it would be the relentless Bills fan base. Like him or not, Bledsoe is our QB, and he looked like a guy who lost a lot of confidence last season. I don't think TD would be interested in the slightest in opening this pandora's box. It would certainly be an interesting scenario, particularly for Bills and New England area sports fans, but is not at all what we need. Maybe if Flutie had never been in Buffalo before, it would make more sense. But, it is not going to happen...if I recall, TD and Flutie are not real big fans of eachother. Kordell or O'Donnell are more likely options IMO. Short term, Gannon makes sense. 11400[/snapback] Perhaps you're right but at 41, and what he was like in San Diego, I don't see Flutie as being a problem here, and I doubt even Flutie fans would really want to see him get on the field much. MM is not going to bench Bledsoe for Flutie. And all we need him for is one half-to two thirds of a season as a guy who can just walk up and play in a disaster and not automatically tank the season. I like O'Donnell and Gannon, too, and maybe even Kordell, I just don't think that they are going to be available to do just this, they are going to want more. If Flutie is cut, this guy, be it an arroganant ass or what, just wants to play on a team, and I doubt another NFL team would be willing to sign him that late. Unless they lose their #2 and #3 and don't have any confidence in their #4 like us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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