Cutler looks elite, but has a tendency to make bad decisions. He's a little more gunslinger than he should be considering his high IQ. He feels like he has to do it all more often than not. Understand that his offensive line has been utterly miserable the last few seasons, but at the same time it's worth noting that Aaron Rodgers got sacked more than anyone in the league last year. Part of that is the fact that Green Bay passed more often than not because of their running game, which is equally as bad as Chicago's passing game if not worse. The fact that Brandon Marshall more than tripled almost every other receiver on the team in receptions last year is a problem. Jay needs to realize that it's not him and B-Marsh against the league. He needs to have more confidence in his other guys and dump it to one of the backs more often. Open conflict between coaches and players are also never good for a franchise. Jay sees himself as the franchise guy without delivering franchise quality, but demanding top-tier treatment. Considering he's had the same problems for the last few years with little sign of changing, unless Trestman can help Cutler to mature off the field as well as on it he may not be coaching him in Chicago for long. Keep in mind, the Bears have Trestman locked up for a few years and he's a quarterback guru. He can make anyone productive, but he needs to know he can win a championship with them.
Monday, August 12, 2013
The Question About Jay Cutler
Being from Chicago, I'm used to the idea of having a bush league quarterback with a noodle arm who would be a 2nd or 3rd string quarterback on any other team. What we've never had is someone with Cutler's raw talent. From day one in NFL Jay Cutler has had the qualities of a great, franchise quarterback. He's mobile in the pocket, highly intelligent, and can throw the ball to the fucking moon. But throughout his career he's been underwhelming, going to the playoffs only once in his 7 years in the league. Personally I'm a results guy. Prove that you can win games consistently, that's all I ask. Cutler has not done that. Now I'm not against Jay Cutler at all, that's definitely not what I'm saying. But if, for example, the Bears make the playoffs and win a game or two and Cutler has a great year, the franchise will be expected to pay top dollar to extend Cutler (somewhere in the neighborhood of $18-20 million a year). Though he's made mention of a "hometown discount" I doubt that number is as substantial as it sounds. The question then becomes whether or not the notoriously cheap as fuck frugal McCaskey family will be willing to shell out top dollar. Quite honestly, despite the fact that Cutler is clearly still one of the more talented quarterbacks in the league, I'm not so sure they'd be willing to part with that much money for the return.
Cutler looks elite, but has a tendency to make bad decisions. He's a little more gunslinger than he should be considering his high IQ. He feels like he has to do it all more often than not. Understand that his offensive line has been utterly miserable the last few seasons, but at the same time it's worth noting that Aaron Rodgers got sacked more than anyone in the league last year. Part of that is the fact that Green Bay passed more often than not because of their running game, which is equally as bad as Chicago's passing game if not worse. The fact that Brandon Marshall more than tripled almost every other receiver on the team in receptions last year is a problem. Jay needs to realize that it's not him and B-Marsh against the league. He needs to have more confidence in his other guys and dump it to one of the backs more often. Open conflict between coaches and players are also never good for a franchise. Jay sees himself as the franchise guy without delivering franchise quality, but demanding top-tier treatment. Considering he's had the same problems for the last few years with little sign of changing, unless Trestman can help Cutler to mature off the field as well as on it he may not be coaching him in Chicago for long. Keep in mind, the Bears have Trestman locked up for a few years and he's a quarterback guru. He can make anyone productive, but he needs to know he can win a championship with them.
Cutler looks elite, but has a tendency to make bad decisions. He's a little more gunslinger than he should be considering his high IQ. He feels like he has to do it all more often than not. Understand that his offensive line has been utterly miserable the last few seasons, but at the same time it's worth noting that Aaron Rodgers got sacked more than anyone in the league last year. Part of that is the fact that Green Bay passed more often than not because of their running game, which is equally as bad as Chicago's passing game if not worse. The fact that Brandon Marshall more than tripled almost every other receiver on the team in receptions last year is a problem. Jay needs to realize that it's not him and B-Marsh against the league. He needs to have more confidence in his other guys and dump it to one of the backs more often. Open conflict between coaches and players are also never good for a franchise. Jay sees himself as the franchise guy without delivering franchise quality, but demanding top-tier treatment. Considering he's had the same problems for the last few years with little sign of changing, unless Trestman can help Cutler to mature off the field as well as on it he may not be coaching him in Chicago for long. Keep in mind, the Bears have Trestman locked up for a few years and he's a quarterback guru. He can make anyone productive, but he needs to know he can win a championship with them.
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