‘Perhaps it’s inevitable. Lose four consecutive Super Bowls and even the coaches of girls high school basketball teams in California will invoke the Buffalo Bills as what not to emulate.’
BillsBeat - March 11, 2001
Bills expect no no-shows
‘"There was speculation (in the media) that there would be a small turnout, but that’s not what I expected," Williams said. "I expect 100 percent and I thought the guys would be excited, just like they are. They can’t wait to get started."’
Kelly's impact makes him the top QB in Bills history
‘Here are my top five…Jim Kelly…Joe Ferguson…Jack Kemp…Doug Flutie…Frank Reich…’.
Chargers Look Up to Flutie
‘"I guess you need someone you believe is going to be the guy, and, for me, it’s a situation I’ve been looking for for 17 years."’
BillsBeat - March 10, 2001
Meet our new DC Jerry Gray
Did somebody say agressive? "…if the quarterback isn’t throwing, ducking or running after a count of three after the ball is snapped, he has too much time."
Flutie signs with Chargers as starter
‘Since free agency signing period started on March 2, the Chargers have issued contracts worth an estimated $100 million. Or, roughly, the same number of people predicting the diminutive Flutie, 38, would never survive in the NFL.’
Flutie gives Turner a lot of options for game plans
‘"Everyone gets caught up in Doug’s mobility, and that is a big part of the way he plays,” Turner said. "But he is a very, very good passer. He does a good job throwing from the pocket."’
Diminutive QB: A huge addition
‘Flutie is more than just a piece of the puzzle here. He looks to be a perfect fit.’
A far cry from when Leaf blew in from Vegas
‘With Leaf, the Chargers hoped they had a quarterback. With Flutie, they know.’
Chargers counting on charismatic QB to give the team a winning direction
‘Chargers director of ticket sales Jerry McBurney said that as a result of the Flutie signing the club sold about 100 new season tickets yesterday. "The phones have been ringing off the hook and the lobby has been full of people," McBurney said.’
Ex-Titan Robertson says he’ll likely end up going to Raiders or Bills
‘Former Titans safety Marcus Robertson said last night that while several teams have shown interest in his services he’d like to wind up in either the Oakland Raiders or Buffalo Bills. He plans to visit both cities next week.’
Flutie ready to work magic with Chargers
‘"The people of Buffalo, the fan support that I had there, the organization, the players on the team, it was just a great, great three years and a lot of fun," Flutie said.’
RB Smith gets to prove himself again
‘And Antowain Smith, who lost his starting job last season, asked to be traded and was expected to be a salary-cap victim but survived last week’s cuts, is part of new coach Gregg Williams’ plans.’
QB controversy could follow Flutie to San Diego
‘One potential problem for Doug Flutie in San Diego: The Chargers want him to start for next season but he says he has three or four good years left in him as an effective NFL QB.’
Flutie takes charge in San Diego
‘One of the most beloved players in New England history, the former Natick and Boston College star fielded calls from Atlanta, Carolina, Kansas City, and Miami, but decided sunny Southern California was his best option.’