Article: Flutie Leaves Bears to Quarterback Sub Patriots

The New England Patriots acquired quarterback Doug Flutie, who won the Heisman Trophy at Boston College, from the Chicago Bears yesterday for an undisclosed draft choice.

The Patriots said Flutie is expected to play Sunday against the Oilers in Houston (assuming the NFL is still using replacement rosters).

"We're trying to do everything we can to win under the circumstances," Patriots Coach Raymond Berry said. "We need to improve our quarterback play."

With Bob Bleier, the Patriots had 43 yards passing Sunday against Buffalo.

Berry said the Patriots, who have three quarterbacks on their active roster, will keep four after the players strike ends. Bob Woolf, Flutie's attorney, said the ...

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