Flutie Back to New England?

Post by **Lyion** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:09 am

http://patriots.bostonherald.com/patrio ... leid=42698

Flutie could return
By Lenny Megliola/ MetroWest Daily News
Friday, September 3, 2004

Doug Flutie's days with the San Diego Chargers may be numbered, but if the team releases him is Flutie headed back to New England?

According to a source, the Patriots [stats, news] had interest in signing Flutie if the Chargers released the 41-year-old quarterback after last season. That didn't happen, but Flutie may be cut this week and could get a call from the Patriots, who are looking for a veteran quarterback to back up Tom Brady [news]. New England has released Jim Miller, and Rohan Davey has struggled in the preseason.

Flutie is competing with Drew Brees for a spot on the Chargers. Philip Rivers, San Diego's top pick in the draft, has been impressive and could be the starting quarterback for the season-opener.

``I don't think they'll groom Rivers,'' said the source. ``They like him a lot.'' Cleo Lemon is slated to be the Chargers' third-string quarterback.
San Diego's decision may be financially motivated since they won't have to pay Flutie a six-figure bonus if he's not on the opening day roster. Flutie could also be traded.

Harrison · Post by **Harrison** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 8:55 am

Couldnt hurt us.

Diekan · Post by **Diekan** » Wed Sep 08, 2004 3:25 am

I like Flutie... would rather have him than Bledsoe...

Why don't the Pats take Bledsoe back... take the curse off of us.

Malluas · Post by **Malluas** » Wed Sep 08, 2004 11:10 am

hehe Flutie is better than all the San Diego QBs even at what 400 years old?