Saturday, April 30, 2005
Flute Fly Won't Bother Brady: Flutie comes full circle: Local legend back at QB with Pats
Our Doug, who played at Natick High and then won the Heisman Trophy while at Boston College in 1984, has returned to New England.
``I don't know if I'm going to be a No. 2 or a No. 3 (quarterback on the depth chart). In fact, my biggest contribution here might not take place on the field. It could happen in the classroom. Hopefully I can be a sounding board for Tom and a security blanket for the team.''
This is a great move by the Patriots. Flutie will not be a distraction at this stage of his career, and provides a legitimate backup, ball control quarterback that can fill in capably for Tom Brady for a few series or a few games if necessary. Rohan Davey has failed to show that he has the accuracy and poise to handle the #2 position. Nice to see Doug back home with the Patriots. -NF
Our Doug, who played at Natick High and then won the Heisman Trophy while at Boston College in 1984, has returned to New England.
``I don't know if I'm going to be a No. 2 or a No. 3 (quarterback on the depth chart). In fact, my biggest contribution here might not take place on the field. It could happen in the classroom. Hopefully I can be a sounding board for Tom and a security blanket for the team.''
This is a great move by the Patriots. Flutie will not be a distraction at this stage of his career, and provides a legitimate backup, ball control quarterback that can fill in capably for Tom Brady for a few series or a few games if necessary. Rohan Davey has failed to show that he has the accuracy and poise to handle the #2 position. Nice to see Doug back home with the Patriots. -NF
