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Dissecting the ifs, ands and huts. (Insider: NFL).
Yes, Doug Flutie versus Drew Brees is yesterday versus tomorrow. But the battle between the 39-year-old and the 23-year-old Chargers quarterbacks is about so much more: Martyball. Locker room politics. City council task forces. Voidable years.
That's why this quarterback competition is the most intriguing in the NFL. To best illustrate the implications of coach Marty Schottenheimer's decision, let's outline some of the issues involved.
Big plays
In the right scheme and with the right players, Flutie still can provide the occasional thrill. In 2001, only 10 quarterbacks completed more passes of 25 yards or more than Flutie.
"If you ...
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