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(Right, Herman Moore?) On May 8, 2007, Doug Flutie was elected to Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, becoming the first non-Canadian inductee. The traditional prototypical height for an NFL quarterback is 6-4. [27], The Buffalo Bills' then-pro personnel director A. J. Smith convinced the organization that Flutie would be a great asset to the team, and the Bills signed him in the 1998 offseason. Heres what it means if youre a landlord or a tenant, From punrise to punset, San Diego is a very punny city, Pet of the week is an affectionate puppy with a playful personality, Ramona house fire displaces 3 residents, causes $100K in damage, Opinion: Happy May Day: Remember the folks who brought you the eight-hour work day, Opinion: San Diego rental law changes could end up increasing rents, chasing good landlords away, Opinion: Homeless encampments are more than just a nuisance, they are a health hazard. Flutie was rewarded with a reported million-dollar salary from the Calgary Stampeders. Or Floridas Anthony Richardson, another first-round prospect who is everything Young is not a physically ideal quarterback with a thin resume and questionable quarterback intuition. But if the hype is real, Alabamas Bryce Young (5-10), the presumptive first pick of the NFL Draft, may stand above all other short quarterbacks one day. WebDoug Flutie was voted the #1 CFL player of all time by TSN in 2006. When that happens, a Hall bid is a gift. Young is different from Murray and Vick. I have no beef with a punter making the Hall, I just have beef with an average punter making the Hall. He won three Grey Cup MVP awards, and was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Player a record six times (19911994 and 19961997). His Superbowl XX MVP award could just as easily gone to five or six other players on the dominating Bears defense. And then he recalled a story about Dent talking smack about Doug Flutie all the wayback when Flutie was with the Patriots in his first NFL stint before being exiled to Canada. WebDoug Flutie is 5-10 (178 cm) tall. 1 in the class of quarterbacks. Aikman was a fine NFL quarterback. While he lettered in three sports at Natick (MA) High School, no major school showed any interest So if you draft people that look like the people that are already doing these jobs, your percentage (of hitting on them) is greater than if you draft someone who doesnt look like them.. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Chicago then traded Flutie to the New England Patriots at the start of the 1987 NFL season, a season which saw the NFL Players Association go on strike, and NFL games subsequently being played by replacement players. 167 overall, behind Warrick Dunn, Ricky Watters, Steve McMichael, Henry Ellard, Randall Cunningham, Boomer Esiason, Drew Bledsoe, London Fletcher, Dave Krieg, Donovan McNabb and so many other ridiculous names. In the Patriots' regular-season finale against the Miami Dolphins on January 1, 2006, Flutie successfully drop kicked a football for an extra point, something that was not done in a regular-season NFL game since 1941. Flutie led the Bills to a 105 record in 1999 but, in a controversial decision which football analyst Aaron Schatz said was "the wrong decision on one of the most mismatched quarterback controversies of all time",[29] was replaced by Johnson for the playoffs by coach Wade Phillips, who later said he was ordered by Bills owner Ralph Wilson to do so. He creatively avoided the rush with his legs to find open receivers, or scrambled to gain vital first down yardage. At only 5-9, Doug Flutie was considered too small to become a major college quarterback. While he lettered in three sports at Natick (MA) High School, no major school showed any interest in him. Flutie played football at Boston College, the only Division I-A school to recruit him, from 1981 to 1984, and won the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, and the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award in his senior year (1984). We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The two Steelers 1970s greats come as a package deal. He rode that reputation to the Hall. Dungy has worked on NBCs studio crew for Sunday Night Football for years and now gets a chance to take his talents to game action on a weekly basis this fall. Flutie was Drew Brees' backup in 2002. Boston Col. The starter on that team was Flutie. A lot of people want O.J. [32], During the 2006 off-season, Flutie's agent Kristen Kuliga stated he was interested in returning to the Patriots for another season; as a result, he was widely expected to return, despite his age. So they have to have compensating abilities, whether thats arm strength, accuracy, ability to throw on the run or ability to escape and extend plays with their feet.. Flutie held his last starting role with the San Diego Chargers in 2001 and spent his final professional season as a backup for the Patriots. WebDoug Flutie, 5-10. Doug Flutie weighed 180 lbs (81 kg) when playing. Can you drive a forklift if you have been banned from driving? He had a great career, but its not the Hall of Great. Quarterback Doug Flutie #7 of the San Diego Chargers calls out the play against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium on January 2, 2004 in San Diego, California. Notre Dame plays six home games in 2020, five of which will be broadcast on NBC. When Turner coached Flutie, he said he adjusted protections and helped the offensive tackles so Flutie could run around the rush. Stallworth was a little more prolific, but was only 15th in career catches when he retired (hes 104th now) and seemed to get into the Hall based solely on that amazing Super Bowl catch. Also being considered are three players still considered short by NFL standards at 6-1 Max Duggan of Texas Christian, Jaren Hall of BYU and Dorian Thompson-Robinson of UCLA. After the dramatic slow-down of the space program in the mid-1970s, the Flutie family again moved in 1976 to Natick, Massachusetts, 20 miles west of Boston. [17] Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills, who had the first pick of the 1985 NFL Draft, still had the rights to Jim Kelly (who had earlier spurned them to go to the USFL) and also had concerns about Flutie's height. Before you guys jump my case here is something that I talked to a buddy of mine about this. Flutie was selected to play in the 1998 Pro Bowl and is currently the shortest quarterback to make the Pro Bowl since 1970.[28]. Today in 1984, Doug Flutie completes the most famous pass of his career as Boston College stuns Miami 47-45 on the game's final play. pic.twitter.com/hPTddATs6a The Boston College players immediately mobbed Flutie and Phelan as BC escaped with one of the most exciting victories in college football history. I meant his own team. This resulted in him being selected 285th overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 11th round of the 1985 NFL Draft, the lowest drafting of a Heisman winner. Winner of the 1984 Heisman Trophy Award as the outstanding college football player in America. The tricky Flutie had faults. Flutie specifically states that he modeled his game off of fellow CFL quarterback Damon Allen.[25]. WebWe would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The ideal height for QBs has been smudged by the evolution of offenses especially college offenses and the ascension of athletic quarterbacks who can make more yards notwithstanding fewer inches. Flutie was the second-to-last former USFL player to retire, behind Sean Landeta.[23]. At only 5-9, Doug Flutie was considered too small to become a major college quarterback. He is considered one of the greatest players in Canadian football history. Doug Flutie (2007) - Varsity Club Hall of Fame Flutie Defensive end Bruce Smith and owner Ralph Brad Johnson has more touchdown passes as does Jon Kitna, Chris Chandler and Jim Everett and, well, so many other ridiculous names. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Remembering original USFL: Multiple Heisman winners and future Flutie won the Heisman trophy a week later, but the voting had finished before the game;[11] Flutie said, however, that "without the Hail Mary pass I think I could have been very, very easily forgotten". He passed 5,000+ yards six times in his career and remains the only player in pro football history to pass 6,000+ yards in a season twice in his career. On May 9, 2007, Flutie was elected to the, On April 2, 2008, Flutie was elected to the. Flutie became the first quarterback to win the Heisman since Pat Sullivan in 1971. Bryce Young at No. 1? The history of short NFL QBs shows little It wasnt a mirage when sportswriters typing late in press boxeswould eye Flutie jogging around empty fields after games. When he isnt on I realize there have been a couple of good short quarterbacks, but most of the guys doing these jobs are not 5-10, he says. In a December 26, 2005 game against the New York Jets, Flutie was sent in late in the game. If Namaths numbers were held bya guy named Bill Jenkins who played in Houston, they wouldnt have been enough to get him in the Hall. After retirement from the NFL, Flutie took a commentating job calling college football with ESPN and ABC from 2006 until 2008. His nephew Billy Flutie (son of Bill) was a wide receiver/punter at Boston College from 2007 to 2010. There has been plenty of debate about a couple of other Bills -- Andre Reed and Steve Tasker -- who might deserve inclusion. Thats not always the case. [30] Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, known for his knowledge of the history of the game, made comments that suggested that the play was a retirement present of sorts for his veteran quarterback, although Flutie made no comment on whether 2005 would be his last season. Keim took a chance by selecting Murray first in 2019 even though a similar quarterback had yet to be chosen so high. After six months with no interest from or initiative taken by any NFL team, Flutie left to play in the Canadian Football League. Walker (5-10). Some guys when they get their vision obstructed think they have to run. The history of undersized NFL quarterbacks answers some questions about Young. (Rick Stewart / Allsport). Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Apparently theres some unwritten language in the Halls bylaws that state skill players on four-win Super Bowl teams must gain entry into the Hall. Doug Flutie is a retired American professional football player who has a net worth of $10 million. began to wonder if the scouts who said Flutie could not compete on the pro level were right, despite the plenitude of great NFL quarterbacks with awful initial professional seasons. And 6 feet is a line of demarcation. In both 1993 and 1994, the Stampeders had the best record in the league, but lost the Western Final each year at home in freezing conditions. He suffered an injury late in the season that saw him turn over the reins to reserve quarterback Ron Reeves. The Life And Career Of Doug Flutie (Complete Story) - Pro Football Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 10:07AM. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Brees idolized Flutie growing up, and credits Flutie with mentoring him during their time together with San Diego. North County farmers desperate to ditch expensive water supplier. Please check your email for a confirmation. If you listen to some of the old Bill Wash install tapes, you see there was a premium on mobility that he wanted from his quarterback. The Pro Football Hall of Fames charter class of 17 members was enshrined on September 7, 1963. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is filled with players. Wilson, who measured 5-10 5/8 at the 2012 combine after admittedly putting gel in his hair so it stood up straight, always has had a knack for finding the lanes. * Flutie only saw game action in 10 of the 11 games he dressed for during the 1995 season. Overall, it took a total of 20 votes for the Steelers receivers to get into Canton. Selected by the Los Angeles Rams 285th overall in the 1985 NFL Draft. In 2006, he was named the greatest Canadian Football League player of all time from a top 50 list of CFL players conducted by. 2 What did Doug Flutie do to get into the Hall of Fame? And Sonny Jurgenson (5-11) led the NFL in passing five times on his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The game released on the PS4 and Xbox One in the Fall of 2019. The closest comp was Vick, taken first by the Falcons in 2001, but at 6-0, he was two inches taller than Murray and past the line of demarcation. [46] Flutie also created a cereal, Flutie Flakes, with the benefits going toward this organization. Dallas Cowboys owner, president and general manager Jerry Jones will be inducted into the Hall on Aug. Doug Flutie: A Football Life will be shown continuously at the Hall of Fame from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18. Flutie's record as a starter that year was 23. (Buffalo finished 313 with Johnson and, later, Alex Van Pelt as starters.) Flutie won his first Grey Cup in 1992 with the Stampeders. Young cant break away from someone like bigger quarterbacks can.. Draft: Los Angeles Rams in the 11th round (285th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft. Doug Flutie should be in the Football Hall of Fame because he is the best, most innovative playmaking quarterback in history. Few pros (64,938 yards of offense)stood taller than the 5-foot-10 Flutie, who spent 2001-2004 as aCharger. There are nowhere near as many examples of successful 5-foot-something quarterbacks. But they have different styles relative to how they play the quarterback position, Payton says. The following week, Flutie made his first NFL start since October 15, 1989, against the unbeaten Jacksonville Jaguars. [12], The subsequent rise in applications for admission to Boston College after Flutie's "Hail Mary" gave rise to the admissions phenomenon known as the "Flutie Effect". Notre Dame fans will almost unanimously be thrilled with the news out on Tuesday that Doug Flutie will no longer call Notre Dame football games this fall on NBC. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Doug Flutie Doug Flutie Canadian Football Hall of Fame But it's a matter of ability and not size. The Bears were 7-1 and the Pats were 3-5 and Flutie was Flutie, so this wasnt exactlytrash talk that was needed or necessary. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Playing Career Flutie did not plan to play long-term, for he had planned on doing college football commentary on ESPN in the coming season. Murray isnt far behind, ranking 11th at 76.2 percent. Class. The question is whether quarterback Doug Flutie, who recentlyretired after 21 years, deserves a spot among the games all-timegreats. Flutie held his last starting role with the San Diego Chargers in 2001 and spent his final professional season as a backup on the Patriots. John Madden called said that Inch for inch, Flutie in his prime was the best QB of his generation., Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 20 April 2023, at 19:50. Hes a 185- to 190-pound guy frame-wise.. Much has changed since Little General LeBaron played for Washington and Dallas in the 1950s and 60s, but the challenges of being shorter than linemen have not. The diminutive Doug Flutie made 66 starts in his NFL career, While Young was 204 pounds at the combine, it will be a surprise if he weighs that much in the fall. 11 NOTRE DAME HOSTS TEMPLE SATURDAY AT 3:30 P.M. He finally proved himself for good on the day he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Which is the most cooperative country in the world? It includes a mural featuring the 32 current owners sitting in and around a Hupmobile, the auto being sold at Ralph Hays showroom in Canton where the league was started in 1920. His weight was manufactured for the combine, then his agents didnt allow him to get weighed at his pro day, says an AFC front-office person also granted anonymity. On October 2, 1988, after the Patriots started the season a miserable 13, Flutie came off the bench to lead a thrilling comeback victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Foxborough, scoring the winning touchdown on a 13-yard bootleg at the end of the fourth quarter. Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our NewslettersSite Map, Copyright 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune |, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Audio reveals tense, emotional meeting in DAs office over SDSU gang rape allegations, More real estate litigation for city: San Diego sued over its handling of lease with Surf Cup Sports. His official Hall bio mentions that he recovered 14 career fumbles, which doesnt even rank him close to the top 300 in NFL history. Wilson and Murray have been durable Murray tore his ACL last December in a non-contact injury but both are more thickly built than Young. Rob Johnson completed only ten passes, none for touchdowns, and was sacked six times, as the Bills lost 2216 to the eventual AFC Champion Tennessee Titans. It does not store any personal data. After two passes moved the ball another 30 yards, only 6 seconds remained. The number isnt as instructive for the college game because college hashes are 40 feet apart while NFL hashes are 18 feet, 6 inches apart. On October 14, 1986, the Los Angeles Rams traded their rights to Flutie to the Chicago Bears in exchange for multiple draft picks. He also believes football is a sport for big people, as it has been since Walter Camp Americanized rugby in the late 1800s. Barely more touchdown passes (165) than interceptions (141). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Is Doug Flutie the greatest Canadian Football League Player of all time? Young has an over-the-top release but is capable of changing his throwing angle when its advantageous. Keim says he did not struggle with the risk of taking Murray so high in part because Murray had success in college against some of the best defenses in the country. During his time in the CFL, Flutie was named their Most Outstanding Player Payton points out Brees once beat Andy Roddick in tennis Roddick later became the No. Four straight Super Bowls is nice. I doubt hed have had a 92-56-3 record. All rights reserved. Prepare to be blown away. DOUG FLUTIE WAS INDUCTED INTO THE SPACE COAST SPORTS HALL OF FAME IN 2014 SHERIFF WAYNE IVEY: We were all set, we had recruited great players, Jurgenson, whom Vince Lombardi called the best quarterback he ever saw and last suited up 49 years ago, probably is the only sub-6-foot quarterback who would figuratively pass the Parcells test. inManchester,MD, College: Brees official height from the combine was 6-0 2/8, but some scouts who measured him during his college days claimed he was a tick below 6-0.

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