Patriots backup quarterback Doug Flutie could very well have been starting for the Giants tonight instead of Tim Hasselbeck , who will sub under center for the injured Eli Manning (sprained elbow) in the teams' exhibition finale tonight at Gillette Stadium. (Full article: 540 words)

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