Jay Cutler Alienating Bears Fans?
May 31, 2009 by David Kindervater
Filed under Chicago Bears
I realize everyone needs their privacy. But when you’re the quarterback of the Chicago Bears and you’re out in public, it’s probably a bad idea to wave off fans who are looking for an autograph. Apparently that’s what Jay Cutler did while attending a Cubs baseball game at Wrigley Field last week. And at various other appearances since he arrived in the Windy City two months ago.
Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears / Photo: Newscom
It could simply be a case of temporary culture shock. I understand that Chicago is not exactly Denver. But Jay will have to realize his unwritten obligation to the Chicago fans. It wouldn’t hurt him to sign a few things, smile and shake a few hands. The fans are what make the game successful and by turning them away (and off), he’s only hurting his image. Jay should give a little something back to the fans for their support. It’s a lot like being a role model. You might not think you are one. But you are one—like it or not.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Listen, it will indeed matter to Bears fans if Cutler acts like a jerk off the field. Here in Chicago we already have the Big Jerk, Mr. Sulk, Brian Urlacher, who’s been nothing but a whiner and a pouter for his years on the team, blowing a great chance to be a beloved icon in the city. Enough’s enough, we don’t need another ingrate.
Bear fans need to grow up and quit whinning!!! There is a time and place to sign autographs. Even celebrities like to act like normal people and be able to go to events without being hounded by fans wanting autographs. If they signed a autograph for everyone that hounded them they would not get to see the function that they came to see. People just don’t know when to quit. If you want an autograph then go to the Bears Fans Days and get your stupid autograph!!!
I am a Denver Broncos fan… this is pretty much the way Jay Cutler often conducted himself while in Denver… He often could be a real a jerk. We pretty much thought that might change in Chicago without the constant John Elway comparisons, etc. Good luck!!