The Curse of Doug Flutie

Kid Vicious · Post #1 » by **Kid Vicious** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:33 am

I have had this theory for quite a while, and I have finally decided to put it in writing:

During the 1999 season, Doug Flutie started the first 15 games for the Buffalo Bills. He led them to a 10-5 record, and a spot in the playoffs.

He was undoubtedly the heart of that team, and the entire city rallied behind him.

Then, in Game 16, Mr. Fat (Wade Phillips), decided to bench Flutie and start Rob Johnson. This was a customary measure, as the Bills had nothing to gain from the last game. They would be the #5 seed (top Wild Card in the AFC), regardless of the outcome.

Rob Johnson had an amazing game, and they beat the Colts (who also had nothing to play for!!!!)

In one of the most inexplicable, most outrageous decisions in the history of sports, the Bills decided to start Johnson in their playoff game the next week. This was an unprecedented move, one for which there are no comparisons.

Predictably, the Bills were horrible on offense during their game. They were shutout in the 1st half, and scored a total of 16 points against the Tennessee Titans.

This was the 'Music City Miracle' game.

Since that game, the Bills are the only AFC team not to have made the playoffs. There is no hope for their future. In all likelihood, they will be moved out of Buffalo before they have a chance to get good again.

I'm surprised that no one has brought up this point before. But Ralph Wilson (who was behind the benching of Flutie), is directly responsible for cursing his franchise. This miserable old man will die before he sees his Bills make the playoffs again.

El Turco · Post #2 » by **El Turco** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:41 am

Bills were cursed waaaaaaay before flutie.

Post #3 » by **J.Kim** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:50 am

Wide Right! Wide Right! Wide Right!

(But I agree, Wade Phillips is an idiot. Even at my young age of 12, watching the Bills because of coverage rights, I wondered why he was putting in Rob Johnson over Doug Flutie)

jumanji · Post #4 » by **jumanji** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:21 pm

Kid Vicious wrote:I have had this theory for quite a while, and I have finally decided to put it in writing:

During the 1999 season, Doug Flutie started the first 15 games for the Buffalo Bills. He led them to a 10-5 record, and a spot in the playoffs.

He was undoubtedly the heart of that team, and the entire city rallied behind him.

Then, in Game 16, Mr. Fat (Wade Phillips), decided to bench Flutie and start Rob Johnson. This was a customary measure, as the Bills had nothing to gain from the last game. They would be the #5 seed (top Wild Card in the AFC), regardless of the outcome.

Rob Johnson had an amazing game, and they beat the Colts (who also had nothing to play for!!!!)

In one of the most inexplicable, most outrageous decisions in the history of sports, the Bills decided to start Johnson in their playoff game the next week. This was an unprecedented move, one for which there are no comparisons.

Predictably, the Bills were horrible on offense during their game. They were shutout in the 1st half, and scored a total of 16 points against the Tennessee Titans.

This was the 'Music City Miracle' game.

Since that game, the Bills are the only AFC team not to have made the playoffs. There is no hope for their future. In all likelihood, they will be moved out of Buffalo before they have a chance to get good again.

I'm surprised that no one has brought up this point before. But Ralph Wilson (who was behind the benching of Flutie), is directly responsible for cursing his franchise. This miserable old man will die before he sees his Bills make the playoffs again.

And i thought it was the curse of Ray finkel i mean Scott Norwood.

And your're right it's amazing no one has brought this up before. :rofl:

bigrich88 · Post #5 » by **bigrich88** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:51 pm

wow, the more i look at it the more i ralize this is true, and i don't understand why it has never been mentioned before because curses like this are usually mentioned and broken down and discussed on sportscenter lol. but that is crazy after you realize it.

Post #6 » by **Next Coming** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:21 pm

Hogwash.

The problem is that we haven't been able to find the right coach and the right QB.

bigrich88 · Post #7 » by **bigrich88** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:25 pm

Next Coming wrote:Hogwash.

The problem is that we haven't been able to find the right coach and the right QB.

you might've found the right QB and it is not Losman. I am watching the Jets Bills game and Trent Edwards is looking very solid so far. His accuracy is looking great so far, nice arm, he is making very smart decisions, and the pressure really isn't bothering him too much so far. If Edwards does good, leads Bills to a victory what happens to Losman?

Post #8 » by **Next Coming** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:27 pm

Even though Edwards was a steal in the 3rd round last year and he's looked good in his limited playing time I'm not sold on him.

As for Losman I don't see him in Buffalo next year.

jumanji · Post #9 » by **jumanji** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:40 pm

Next Coming wrote:Even though Edwards was a steal in the 3rd round last year and he's looked good in his limited playing time I'm not sold on him.

As for Losman I don't see him in Buffalo next year.

Sounds like you dont want to give any of these guys time to develope?

Post #10 » by **J.Kim** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:46 pm

I know those media types like to spew cliched rhetoric about how you need to give time to your QBs, but it's true.

The Bills never gave JP Losman an offensive system to work with for an extended period of time, IMO.

bigrich88 · Post #11 » by **bigrich88** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:49 pm

jumanji wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Sounds like you dont want to give any of these guys time to develope?

he got a point.

Edwards is impressing me very much so far. But i agrei, i don't see Losman in Buffalo next season either.

Post #12 » by **Next Coming** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:55 pm

jumanji wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Sounds like you dont want to give any of these guys time to develope?

J.P. Losman has had time to develop but I honestly believe he wasn't put in the right positions to succeed.

Just from watching this game Steve Fairchild has been more aggressive and creative with Trent Edwards a rookie than Losman.

Like I said I like Edwards but I'm just being guarded with my expectations.