Chargers release 42-year-old Flutie

[Fire Me Boy!]

Chargers release 42-year-old Flutie

BERNIE WILSON

Associated Press


SAN DIEGO - Doug Flutie has been sent ramblin' and scramblin' once again, and this time it might be for good.

The San Diego Chargers released Flutie on Friday, the latest move in the quarterback's roundabout 20-year career that has taken him through eight teams in three professional leagues.

The 42-year-old Flutie will always be remembered for the "Hail Mary" pass against Miami that helped him win the 1984 Heisman Trophy with Boston College. While that play earned him legendary status that lingers to this day, he struggled for success in the NFL because there were always questions about his 5-foot-10 size.

Still, he'd like to keep playing, said his agent, Kristen Kuliga. Flutie wanted to play for one more season in San Diego because his daughter, who attends La Jolla High, will be a senior next fall.

"I think Doug definitely wants to try and play at least for another year," Kuliga said from Boston. "I'll be looking at what opportunities might be out there, with a team that wants a quality backup quarterback."

Flutie, a fan favorite wherever he's played, had two years left on his Chargers contract and was due a $350,000 roster bonus on Tuesday. Counting that bonus, he was to earn $1.35 million in 2005.

Kuliga said Flutie became expendable after Drew Brees, who had an outstanding 2004 season, signed an $8,078,000 contract as the team's "franchise" player. The Chargers also have Philip Rivers, the fourth overall pick in last year's draft and second-year man Cleo Lemon at quarterback.

Flutie was heading to Stowe, Vt., on Friday, to play drums in a weekend gig with his Flutie Brothers Band, Kuliga said.

In a statement released by the Chargers, Flutie thanked the late John Butler, who was general manager when the QB signed as a free agent in March 2001, and current GM A.J. Smith.

"There are no hard feelings. It's a mutual parting," Flutie said in the statement. "It's the right thing for me. It opens up other doors of opportunity for me if I want. Rather than retiring outright, I wanted to be released so that I could pursue other things if they arise."

Flutie often spoke of returning to the CFL, where he starred from 1990-97, but Kuliga said she'd explore all NFL options first.

If no team signs Flutie, he will become the last USFL player to exit the NFL. Punter Sean Landeta, cut last season by the Rams, had often joked of outlasting Flutie for that honor.

[ZootedGranny]

**** that Great Gazoo Robin Williams hybrid mutant mother****er. One of the only good things Duane Clemons did as a Chief was knock him unconscious.

[philfree]

**** that Great Gazoo Robin Williams hybrid mutant mother****er. One of the only good things Duane Clemons did as a Chief was knock him unconscious.

Well he fractured McNairs sternum too so because of those two plays I'll always have a little place in my heart for him.

PhilFree :arrow:

[ZootedGranny]

Yeah, those are the only 2 plays I remember him making. It was funny too see McNair turn away from the sideline only to have Clemons bust him right in the chest.

[philfree]

Yeah, those are the only 2 plays I remember him making. It was funny too see McNair turn away from the sideline only to have Clemons bust him right in the chest.

McNair is one tough SOB but that is the perfect example of why scrambling QBs will never "change the position" like so many talking heads say they will. In the longrun the guys who handles the ball every play and has to call the plays won't be able to take the pounding for long. There's just to many variables for a guy who is winded and slobberknocked to deal with.


PhilFree :arrow:

[tk13]

Let me be the first to say.... QBotF!!!! QBOTF!!!!! Get on it Carl!!!

[keg in kc]

He's the next Mike McMahon. Greatness in the making.

[ladanian]

**** that Great Gazoo Robin Williams hybrid mutant mother****er. One of the only good things Duane Clemons did as a Chief was knock him unconscious.
Don't hate Flutie because he kicked your sorry a** defense last year in the season finale.You remember,the game the Chargers played all the 2nd and 3rd stringers and still beat your sorry a**.Until you get a defense that can stop a high school team,and a new head coach that can stop crying like a girl,quit ripping a true class act like Doug Flutie.

[keg in kc]

Don't hate Flutie because he kicked your sorry a** defense last year in the season finale.You remember,the game the Chargers played all the 2nd and 3rd stringers and still beat your sorry a**.Until you get a defense that can stop a high school team,and a new head coach that can stop crying like a girl,quit ripping a true class act like Doug Flutie.Alright, who invited the short bus kid?

[philfree]

Don't hate Flutie because he kicked your sorry a** defense last year in the season finale.You remember,the game the Chargers played all the 2nd and 3rd stringers and still beat your sorry a**.Until you get a defense that can stop a high school team,and a new head coach that can stop crying like a girl,quit ripping a true class act like Doug Flutie.

I'm pretty sure Mr Flutie would prefer that you'd quit BSing on the net and get back to his rod. That is all.................


PhilFree :arrow:

[keg in kc]

Ohh, philfree with the shot. Nice.

[ZootedGranny]

Don't hate Flutie because he kicked your sorry a** defense last year in the season finale.You remember,the game the Chargers played all the 2nd and 3rd stringers and still beat your sorry a**.Until you get a defense that can stop a high school team,and a new head coach that can stop crying like a girl,quit ripping a true class act like Doug Flutie.

Nobody cares about you, or your Chargers. Get a GED, dullard.

[Spicy McHaggis]

Don't hate Flutie because he kicked your sorry a** defense last year in the season finale.You remember,the game the Chargers played all the 2nd and 3rd stringers and still beat your sorry a**.Until you get a defense that can stop a high school team,and a new head coach that can stop crying like a girl,quit ripping a true class act like Doug Flutie.

We're on our way to getting a defense. Come back in September and I'll call Flutie a pussy again seeing as we will have met your criteria. geez I'd figure you Bolt fans would have more humilty seeing as you've spent the last decade in the AFC cellar. No respect I tell ya.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Don't hate Flutie because he kicked your sorry a** defense last year in the season finale.You remember,the game the Chargers played all the 2nd and 3rd stringers and still beat your sorry a**.Until you get a defense that can stop a high school team,and a new head coach that can stop crying like a girl,quit ripping a true class act like Doug Flutie.
You are aware, yes, that spaces belong after periods and commas?











I'm sorry, I'm tired... I got nothing.

[Spicy McHaggis]

You are aware, yes, that spaces belong after periods and commas?











I'm sorry, I'm tired... I got nothing.

It's okay...I heard it happens to a lot of guys.

[Fire Me Boy!]

It's okay...I heard it happens to a lot of guys.
ROFL ROFL ROFL

[Rausch]

Don't hate Flutie because he kicked your sorry a** defense last year in the season finale.You remember,the game the Chargers played all the 2nd and 3rd stringers and still beat your sorry a**.Until you get a defense that can stop a high school team,and a new head coach that can stop crying like a girl,quit ripping a true class act like Doug Flutie.

Don't hate because your head coach has yet to do anything meaningful with his career, and his time leading your team hasn't given anyone ANY reason to think that will change.

Eventually you'll realize you're having sex with your sister: sure, you enjoyed the ride, but in the end, you're still a loser...

[keg in kc]

Eventually you'll realize you're having sex with your sister: sure, you enjoyed the ride, but in the end, you're still a loser...Hey, at least he's getting laid.

Oh f*ck, I really am drunk.

[ladanian]

We're on our way to getting a defense. Come back in September and I'll call Flutie a pussy again seeing as we will have met your criteria. geez I'd figure you Bolt fans would have more humilty seeing as you've spent the last decade in the AFC cellar. No respect I tell ya.
The tables have turned Chief fan. It's the Chiefs who will be looking up at the Chargers for the next decade. How's my punctuation now, teacher. I'll see YOU in September if you come out to beautiful San Diego. I'll be in the Plaza level, section 30, seat 7. Come on over and we'll show you some California hospitality, farm boy.

[Bwana]

The tables have turned Chief fan. It's the Chiefs who will be looking up at the Chargers for the next decade. How's my punctuation now, teacher. I'll see YOU in September if you come out to beautiful San Diego. I'll be in the Plaza level, section 30, seat 7. Come on over and we'll show you some California hospitality, farm boy.Keep dreaming sport. Marty will NEVER take them over the hump. Now run along and go fetch Bwana a beer.

[stumppy]

The tables have turned Chief fan. It's the Chiefs who will be looking up at the Chargers for the next decade. How's my punctuation now, teacher. I'll see YOU in September if you come out to beautiful San Diego. I'll be in the Plaza level, section 30, seat 7. Come on over and we'll show you some California hospitality, farm boy.

I think the boy wants some peter.

[Spicy McHaggis]

we'll show you some California hospitality, farm boy.

Is California hospitality where you charge $6.50 for a bottle of water and everyone gets free plastic surgery (as long as they have a sugar daddy)? No thanks.

[Hammock Parties]

The tables have turned Chief fan. It's the Chiefs who will be looking up at the Chargers for the next decade. How's my punctuation now, teacher. I'll see YOU in September if you come out to beautiful San Diego. I'll be in the Plaza level, section 30, seat 7. Come on over and we'll show you some California hospitality, farm boy.

Seriously, STFU. One season and you Chargeless fans get all giddy.

[Big Chief Homer]

Is California hospitality where you charge $6.50 for a bottle of water and everyone gets free plastic surgery (as long as they have a sugar daddy)? No thanks.


Dude you left out where you get all the sushi and salad tossing your heart desires :p

[Skip Towne]

Hey, Look, Charger Fans. We always thought they didn't exist. I'll bet this big mouth doesn't last long on here.