Quite frankly, it isn’t Jay Cutler. The Defense was terrible most of the season, and the offensive line play was lacking as well.
The Bears couldn’t sack or pressure with the defensive line they had.
If they dump Cutler today, who would they start, Clausen? They have no options at QB except to do one of three things: Trade Cutler for whatever and play someone just as bad, or draft a rookie and get pretty much the same thing, or 3rd- play him while looking for more QB help and draft help where they need it most- the defense. They need a Safety, a Middle Linebacker, AND a stellar Defensive end. Until they do, dumping Cutler and getting nothing makes no sense at all.
Maybe, they trade Cutler for multiple draft picks. If they can get at least 3 high or midlevel picks- maybe. Other than that, it wouldn’t help IMHO.
You’re correct. Take Drew Breese for example. An outstanding QB, but without the needed protection he becomes erratic and prone to making mistakes. Couple that with a defense incapable of containing the opposition’s offense and more games will be lost then won as evidenced by the Saint’s 7-9 season.
Oh? Do tell. Yes, Cutler put up good numbers in 2013 HOWEVER even with an improved offensive front line and arguably three of the most talented receivers in the NFL (Bennett, Jeffries, Marshall) and with Matt Forte in the backfield, Cutler STILL couldn't consistently connect with his receiver core. The result: Short passes to Matt Forte all the time. Yes, Cutler IS a major part of the Bears problem. Cutler mentally "checked out" at mid season. It was obvious by the devil-may-care expression on his face during the games.
The Defense was terrible most of the season, and the offensive line play was lacking as well.
Offensive Line was better than last year (well, somewhat) however you're spot on with the Defense. The Chicago Bears have the what, third or fourth oldest Defense in the NFL. The Defense was seemingly always a "step behind" whatever offense they were up against and frankly, Mel Tucker's Defensive Scheme WHICH NEVER CHANGED ALL DAMN' YEAR didn't help things either.
Look, I'm a Green Bay Packers fan (I became one THE DAY THE BEARS SIGNED JAY "COACH-KILLER" CUTLER) and I could generally give a rats ass about the Bears at this point. The problems with the Bears IMO have always started with the Ownership (McCaskey family) and run their way through the GM's office and finally down to the field and the team.
I will NEVER forget Michael McCaskey saying on TV one day some years ago when the Bears were entering yet another rebuilding year that "the Bears just need one magical player, and that player is the Quarterback."
If you want to "fix" the Bears, cleaning out the Front Office and firing the Coaching staff is a good start but for crying out loud the Bears Ownership SUCKS!
Oh yeah - Cutler sucks too!! I said it the day the Bears signed him, I said it again when they inked him to a $107 million dollar deal, and I've said it every damn' game since. The Bears Front Office and the McCaskey Family (who had to sign-off on the $107m deal) believed Cutler to be an "elite" quarterback. Well, those of us who pay attention to football and looked at the numbers Cutler put up in Denver and his first year here in Chicago KNEW Cutler wasn't worth the money he was being paid. The only thing "elite" about Jay Cutler is his salary. The truth is, Jay Cutler will NEVER be anything other than a mid to low-tier Quarterback ANYWHERE in the NFL. On most teams, he wouldn't even be a STARTER.
I think most Bears Fans this year have had enough of Cutler and his excuses. They see him making $25 million for the 2014 season and have NOTHING to show for it. Several family members are Season Ticket holders (as are a fair number of my friends.) Guess what? They're not renewing their season tickets for 2015. That explains why the last 5 games the Chicago Bears have been running so many season ticket commercials.
They already know the result of putting a horse shit product on the field is resulting in fewer and fewer season ticket holders.
I'm gonna go egg Jay Cutler's house now....... it's 1.5 miles from me, drive by it several times a week. I wonder if Kristin's tired of cleaning up the mess yet.
The Packers could use a backup.
Let the Bears pay him his salary, and with McCarthy and Rodgers coaching him he might make a decent backup. And he will be about 6 INTs better not having to face the Packers D....
GO PACK GO