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Archives for March 2001
Bills keep Johnson, cut Flutie
‘"Today’s decision may not be a popular one with all of our fans, but our responsibility as an organization is . . . to make the right decisions," Donahoe said. "We would like to thank Doug Flutie for his efforts here in Buffalo."’
In Rob they trust
‘Moulds supports the Bills’ decision, but will miss Flutie. The two developed a close relationship, and Moulds had some of his greatest games when Flutie was the starter.’
Bills show confidence in staff teachers
‘And as of Wednesday, they have put their reputations in the hands of a flawed, fragile quarterback who has yet to prove he can be a consistently healthy, effective NFL starter.’
Talent wins out for Johnson
‘"I know we’ve got the right guy for this offense. Rob can make all the throws. He can make every throw that needs to be made. He’s mobile. We’ve got to coach him to be smarter in how he takes care of his body. We’ve got to coach him to get rid of the ball quicker."’
As victories mounted, Flutie ignited passionate debates
‘But over the past three seasons, Flutie energized a city that longed for a new hero in the aftermath Jim Kelly’s retirement in 1996. Flutie rejuvenated a franchise many thought was going to leave town. He also stirred more passionate debate in Western New York than any Bills player in recent memory.’
Well thought out
‘If the end of the Doug Flutie versus Rob Johnson melodrama felt a bit anticlimactic to you Wednesday, it’s because in the final analysis, logic prevailed.’
The right move: Flutie’s a goner
‘Flutie won’t be out of work long. San Diego, now headed by former Buffalo general manger John Butler, will make a strong push.’
Flutie let go by Bills
‘His two biggest decisions since taking over the Bills’ football operations – to hire Gregg Williams as coach over Marvin Lewis, and keep Johnson over Flutie – have been unpopular in Buffalo. Let’s see if they work.’
Bills sack Flutie
‘Doug Flutie has made a career out of proving people wrong. He’ll now attempt to add Buffalo Bills general manager Tom Donahoe’s name to that list.’
Flutie faces music
‘As elusive as he always has been on the football field, Doug Flutie couldn’t avoid the biggest sack of all.’
Doug ‘n’ Dave show
‘Considering Chargers GM John Butler was the only man who had the faith to sign Flutie three years ago when he was GM in Buffalo, he’s the likeliest candidate to do it again.’
The Last Word
‘And while it chagrins us, you also should know there is only one problem with tying the can to Flutie. From our vantage point, he was not the problem. The problem was: Rob Johnson is no stinkin’ good.’
Bills pick Johnson, deflate Flutiemania
‘Johnson is expected to talk publicly today about the decision.’
Rob gets keys to the car
‘"What was interesting in talking to the players who came in to see me, none of the players expressed a desire for one or the other, but they all expressed a desire (for us) to pick a quarterback."’