After last night’s disgusting five interception performance in a 10-6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was fined $20,000. That sentence is a bit deceptive, but it’s true. Jay should’ve been fined $20,000 because of his mistakes. After all, just a couple weeks ago the guy signed a contract extension through 2013—to the tune of roughly $20 million guaranteed and $30 million in new money. The Bears are obviously expecting more.
The truth is, Jay was fined $20,000 for abusive conduct toward a game official in last week’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals. So, it really …read more

The Chicago Bears were so pleased with quarterback Jay Cutler’s first five games, they decided to keep him around through 2013—to the tune of roughly $20 million guaranteed and $30 million in new money. Clearly, this is a tremendous stamp of approval. But is it premature? The Bears are 3-2 under Jay’s leadership. And his numbers aren’t bad. But they aren’t incredibly impressive, either—10 touchdowns, seven picks and an 86.9 passer rating. And he’s thrown for 1,201 yards which puts him exactly in the middle of the league. I’m not saying Jay doesn’t deserve the raise. Only time will tell …read more

After last week’s debacle against the Green Bay Packers, I was concerned—well not really concerned, actually I could care less—that maybe the Chicago Bears had made a big mistake in putting their entire franchise on the back of quarterback Jay Cutler. Jay threw four interceptions in a 21-15 loss to the Pack on NFL 2009 Kickoff Weekend. But not so fast. That was only one game.
This afternoon, Jay redeemed himself with a 27-of-38 passing performance for 236 yards and two touchdowns against the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers. And during the eight-play, game-winning drive in the rain, Jay …read more

Jay Cutler complained his way out of Denver. Now Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall is trying to do the same. Brandon has made it known he wants to play for another team (”I think I want to be traded” is what he told team owner Pat Bowlen), but if Denver is willing to wheel and deal, it will be a pretty high price tag for any prospective suitors.
The Broncos would probably want a first and third round pick and Brandon would command somewhere in the neighborhood of $9 million (or more). Considering his checkered past, it’s a pretty high risk. Then …read more

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.
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 …read more

Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell wasn’t happy to hear of his team’s interest and subsequent attempts to obtain now Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler last week. Jason’s taking the high road, however, and is not publicly whining, complaining or asking to be traded. Rather, he is determined to prove the Redskins need look no further than his right arm to succeed offensively.

Jason met with Skins owner Dan Snyder and head coach Jim Zorn:
“We talked for a long time about everything that had happened and the thing I felt the best about was that I got a chance to talk …read more

Newly signed Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was introduced to the Chicago media today. Alongside Bears GM Jerry Angelo and head coach Lovie Smith, it was the obligatory intro presser, but it seemed to be met with a greater sense of excitement and anticipation than any other I’ve seen this offseason.

And even though Jay says he’s not a savior for the franchise (and I agree with him), I think a lot of Bears fans are looking to him as exactly that. Yesterday, I referred to him as the team’s first franchise quarterback since Jim McMahon, so I was probably laying …read more

In an unexpected turn of events late this afternoon, the Denver Broncos traded quarterback Jay Cutler to the Chicago Bears. Here are the details: the Bears get Jay plus a fifth round Draft pick this year. The Broncos get quarterback Kyle Orton, two first round Draft picks (one this year and one next year) and a third round Draft pick this year.

This deal was surprising in that all signs were pointing toward a trade to the Washington Redskins until the Bears stepped in and made the deal worth Denver’s while. Chicago GM Jerry Angelo was understandably excited and pleased …read more

It appears Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler is going to get his wish to be traded.

Broncos owner Pat Bowlen released a statement today explaining the team’s plans to deal Jay to another team:
“Numerous attempts to contact Jay Cutler in the last 10 days, both by head coach Josh McDaniels and myself, have been unsuccessful. A conversation with his agent earlier today clearly communicated and confirmed to us that Jay no longer has any desire to play for the Denver Broncos. We will begin discussions with other teams in an effort to accommodate his request to be traded.”
Compared to …read more

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Is anyone else tired of hearing about the ongoing soap opera between Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels and quarterback Jay Cutler? At the NFL Annual Meeting today, coach McDaniels said Jay is still the team’s quarterback and he’ll do what he can to improve their strained relationship:
“I’ve always been optimistic. He’s on our team, he’s under contract, and I understand there’s things we have to work toward in our relationship. I’ve heard (Jay’s trade request) but have not heard it from him personally. No one has contacted me, called me, text-messaged or e-mailed me. …read more