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BillsBeat - March 11, 2001
Roth To Play For Amsterdam In NFL Europe
‘"Coach Williams told him that the reason he wanted him to go was because they run the west coast offense in Amsterdam and he’ll be able to learn it first hand," Roth’s father said. "It’s a great opportunity for him to showcase himself."’
Kuliga paves Flutie’s path to Chargers
‘She only hammered out a $30 million, six-year deal for Flutie, that’s all. Do they have a Rookie of the Year award for agents?’
Fate led Flutie to NFL, Bolts
‘It appears that Buffalo is happy with its QB pick —- San Diego is ecstatic.’
Williams wants Bills to start shaping up now
‘In his letter to the players, Williams made it clear that he wasn’t impressed by their 41-percent participation in offseason workouts a year ago. He said he expected everyone here this time – not just for minicamp but the 16-week offseason. He was especially tough on the offensive linemen.’
Marv Levy spurs a foul shot
‘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.’
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.’