Jay Cutler To The Bears

by pastapadre
Posted April 2nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm

Reports are now surfacing that the Broncos have agreed to a trade sending Jay Cutler to the Bears. The package for Cutler is said to include two first round picks, a third round pick, and Kyle Orton. A fifth rounder will be sent back along with Cutler to Chicago.

That is a hefty price to pay but rare is the opportunity to get a QB of Cutler’s caliber. This is especially the case for the Bears who have suffered through mediocrity at the position for so many years. The Broncos definitely come out of a bad situation looking better than many would’ve predicted given the circumstances.

With Devin Hester’s speed on the outside and Matt Forte as a threat in the running game this makes the Bears’ offense much more dynamic. If they were to draft another receiver or offensive lineman with their second rounder they’d be in even better shape. What do you think of Chicago acquiring Cutler and how will it affect the teams in Madden 10?

Tags:

http://intensedebate.com/people/mculberson mculberson

I'd suck it up and prove them wrong. I'd realize that I've only been a starter in the league for two years and I haven't won anything and I still have a lot to prove. It would motivate me to play harder.

Oh well, he's Chicago's problem now. Wait until the Bears fans get ahold of him if they don't win. They gave up way too much to get him. He better work out or he's going to be crying again really soon.

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

Are you a Broncs fan, or live here in Denver? I'm not a big fan, but I like seeing teams take stands like the Broncos did in this case (and Philly did w/ TO a couple of years ago). Simms or Orton, I bet the team wins at least as many as they won last year (8).

http://intensedebate.com/people/mculberson mculberson

Nah, I'm actually a lifelong Cowboys fan living here in Texas. Love all things football, though. And I agree, the Broncos will be just fine after this trade. The Bears, on the other hand, I'm scared for, because expectations are going to be really high after you give up as much as they gave up to get Cutler.

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

expectations are always high in chicago regardless who the qb is. and i would say the same for denver also. i would say denver is in some trouble here. last time i checked they played in the afc and its hard when you have 10 win teams not making the playoffs.as opposed to 8 win team getting to the super bowl.

http://intensedebate.com/people/mculberson mculberson

I'd suck it up and prove them wrong. I'd realize that I've only been a starter in the league for two years and I haven't won anything and I still have a lot to prove. It would motivate me to play harder.

Oh well, he's Chicago's problem now. Wait until the Bears fans get ahold of him if they don't win. They gave up way too much to get him. He better work out or he's going to be crying again really soon.

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

Are you a Broncs fan, or live here in Denver? I'm not a big fan, but I like seeing teams take stands like the Broncos did in this case (and Philly did w/ TO a couple of years ago). Simms or Orton, I bet the team wins at least as many as they won last year (8).

http://intensedebate.com/people/mculberson mculberson

Nah, I'm actually a lifelong Cowboys fan living here in Texas. Love all things football, though. And I agree, the Broncos will be just fine after this trade. The Bears, on the other hand, I'm scared for, because expectations are going to be really high after you give up as much as they gave up to get Cutler.

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

expectations are always high in chicago regardless who the qb is. and i would say the same for denver also. i would say denver is in some trouble here. last time i checked they played in the afc and its hard when you have 10 win teams not making the playoffs.as opposed to 8 win team getting to the super bowl.

http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

He also threw 18 INTs to go with his 25 TDs.
http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

He also threw 18 INTs to go with his 25 TDs.
http://intensedebate.com/people/jj302401 jj302401

for the sake of real life, glad it did not involved the browns. for the sake of madden 10, cutler wouldve been nice since we still would have had that first rounder in year 1 of franchise.

i like both moves the bears made today. o pace will help them out for a couple years. it helps the bears that forte plays like they drafted him in the first round last year.

from a browns fan again, thank you denver for not getting us involved in a straight up or 3 way deal for cutler.
http://intensedebate.com/people/jj302401 jj302401

for the sake of real life, glad it did not involved the browns. for the sake of madden 10, cutler wouldve been nice since we still would have had that first rounder in year 1 of franchise.

i like both moves the bears made today. o pace will help them out for a couple years. it helps the bears that forte plays like they drafted him in the first round last year.

from a browns fan again, thank you denver for not getting us involved in a straight up or 3 way deal for cutler.
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

receivers are a dime a dozen. qb's are not/ thats why they make soo much more money than everybody else. the broncos started this with trying to trade cutler at first and never really comming out with a strong staement that they wanted culter as the qb. T.O. Case was he signed a horrible contract and wanted a new one and went about the wrong way trying to get it. T.O. cried first not the team. 8 wins??? they dont play in the same confrence as the cardinals. 10 wins wont even cut it so they will have some work cut out for them. i really think they will package the picks and move up to take sanchez.
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

receivers are a dime a dozen. qb's are not/ thats why they make soo much more money than everybody else. the broncos started this with trying to trade cutler at first and never really comming out with a strong staement that they wanted culter as the qb. T.O. Case was he signed a horrible contract and wanted a new one and went about the wrong way trying to get it. T.O. cried first not the team. 8 wins??? they dont play in the same confrence as the cardinals. 10 wins wont even cut it so they will have some work cut out for them. i really think they will package the picks and move up to take sanchez.
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

he also had an 86 qb rating and threw for a little over 4500 yards
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

he also had an 86 qb rating and threw for a little over 4500 yards
http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

im calling it first pasta. broncos will trade to get sanchez or tempt a trade for brady quinn.

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I would not be shocked if the Broncos traded their two first rounders for #4. I think the Hawks would like to trade down if the opportunity to do so arises.

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

i think so too the hawks are in a win now mode. so no time to shel out money to a 4th overall and wait for him to develop. On the Broncos side McDaniel should have not took a page out of Bill Belichick's book when he came to new team and rode out the star qb (bernie kosar) at cleveland.for vinny testaverde! that didnt get him too far as he was fired though it he did luck up into tom brady with in New England. Basicallt bad move Broncos!

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

im calling it first pasta. broncos will trade to get sanchez or tempt a trade for brady quinn.

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

I would not be shocked if the Broncos traded their two first rounders for #4. I think the Hawks would like to trade down if the opportunity to do so arises.

http://intensedebate.com/people/okafor43 okafor43

i think so too the hawks are in a win now mode. so no time to shel out money to a 4th overall and wait for him to develop. On the Broncos side McDaniel should have not took a page out of Bill Belichick's book when he came to new team and rode out the star qb (bernie kosar) at cleveland.for vinny testaverde! that didnt get him too far as he was fired though it he did luck up into tom brady with in New England. Basicallt bad move Broncos!

http://intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

I agree with you Mculberson the Broncos are set if they draft wisely. The key is drafting wisely. The Bears have a lot of issues. No #1 or #2 WR's a unstable offensive line (even with the Pace addition) and a young but unproven TE. On top of all this they have no draft picks to get better. Jay Cutler has a lot to prove this year hopefully he plays with a chip on his shoulder.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

I agree with you Mculberson the Broncos are set if they draft wisely. The key is drafting wisely. The Bears have a lot of issues. No #1 or #2 WR's a unstable offensive line (even with the Pace addition) and a young but unproven TE. On top of all this they have no draft picks to get better. Jay Cutler has a lot to prove this year hopefully he plays with a chip on his shoulder.
blake.

Go deep every play. This will be hilarious. Everyone will be complaining about the fastest player in the game with one of the strongest arms. HAHAhhaaha
blake.

Go deep every play. This will be hilarious. Everyone will be complaining about the fastest player in the game with one of the strongest arms. HAHAhhaaha
ZydeFFect

Bears fan here who run with the Bears 100% on Madden. Question is would Cutler (97 arm) be a lot more better than Grossman (95 arm) in regards to the deep ball? I don't use Grossman, and Orton, who has a 90 arm strength in the game is more than adequate for the deep to Hester. But I seldom go for the deep ball because the key here is the line and Hester himself. Hester is easy to press and bump on streak and with our Oline, that's not a good combination (although he had break many tackles for a TD from quick slant on man-to-man). But if the last roster update is any indication, then Shaffer and Pace is a step up to what we have in the game.

But maybe I'm not as successful with the deep ball as I should with Hester's speed because I play against players with decent record, so they are aware when they see Hester. And I'm not a cheeser who roll to one side for that deep slant many Patriots and Cowboys players often use.

I don't really care as long as this whole move(s) translate into something positive in real life for the city of Chicago. Oh, and hopefully Chicago would also get the Olympic. And Dwyane Wade to the Bulls next season. Hopeful thinking for the latter, but hey, so was Cutler.

I'm also glad he did not land two state up.

MICHAEL JORDAN

YEA HAHAHAHA RIGHT D-WADE IS DEFINITLY NOT COMMING TO THE BULLS
GO JACK OF TO MIKE DITKA EATING A STEAK

ZydeFFect

Bears fan here who run with the Bears 100% on Madden. Question is would Cutler (97 arm) be a lot more better than Grossman (95 arm) in regards to the deep ball? I don't use Grossman, and Orton, who has a 90 arm strength in the game is more than adequate for the deep to Hester. But I seldom go for the deep ball because the key here is the line and Hester himself. Hester is easy to press and bump on streak and with our Oline, that's not a good combination (although he had break many tackles for a TD from quick slant on man-to-man). But if the last roster update is any indication, then Shaffer and Pace is a step up to what we have in the game.

But maybe I'm not as successful with the deep ball as I should with Hester's speed because I play against players with decent record, so they are aware when they see Hester. And I'm not a cheeser who roll to one side for that deep slant many Patriots and Cowboys players often use.

I don't really care as long as this whole move(s) translate into something positive in real life for the city of Chicago. Oh, and hopefully Chicago would also get the Olympic. And Dwyane Wade to the Bulls next season. Hopeful thinking for the latter, but hey, so was Cutler.

I'm also glad he did not land two state up.

MICHAEL JORDAN

YEA HAHAHAHA RIGHT D-WADE IS DEFINITLY NOT COMMING TO THE BULLS
GO JACK OF TO MIKE DITKA EATING A STEAK

badgerboy 21

As a packer fan i love it, way to mortgage the future for a Wildly inconsistent QB with a huge attitude prob!! Keep it up Bears, and love that aging defense! GO PACK GO

uiucjpo

Getting a 25 year old pro bowl QB who will play at least another 10 years will suit our future just fine. Not like our first rounders are any good anyway. And we had an extra third rounder this year, so no loss there. So I think we'll alllllllllright.

badgerboy 21

As a packer fan i love it, way to mortgage the future for a Wildly inconsistent QB with a huge attitude prob!! Keep it up Bears, and love that aging defense! GO PACK GO

uiucjpo

Getting a 25 year old pro bowl QB who will play at least another 10 years will suit our future just fine. Not like our first rounders are any good anyway. And we had an extra third rounder this year, so no loss there. So I think we'll alllllllllright.

pat

damn the bears are making a lot of noise they got cutler and orlando pace and pace def. got some rele good talent left….im worried about cutler though hes a cry baby…im glad the jets didnt get him cause he couldnt handle the media in nyc
pat

damn the bears are making a lot of noise they got cutler and orlando pace and pace def. got some rele good talent left….im worried about cutler though hes a cry baby…im glad the jets didnt get him cause he couldnt handle the media in nyc
http://intensedebate.com/people/rezluk Rezluk

BEARS GAVE UP WAY TOO MUCH WAYYYYYYYYYYY TOOOOOOOOO MUCH
http://intensedebate.com/people/rezluk Rezluk

BEARS GAVE UP WAY TOO MUCH WAYYYYYYYYYYY TOOOOOOOOO MUCH
http://intensedebate.com/people/BinkEm BinkEm

This is why Pasta is awesome! So quick with the news and dead on with the hypothetical trades. Bears are taking a gamble with Cutler now and mortgaging their future but could be worth it considering that they still have many of their Superbowl defensive starters but who are aging. Should have a favorable schedule this season too. Packers/Bears games will also be much more interesting to watch now. If you got rid of the Lions, NFC North should be a pretty decent division.
http://intensedebate.com/people/BinkEm BinkEm

This is why Pasta is awesome! So quick with the news and dead on with the hypothetical trades. Bears are taking a gamble with Cutler now and mortgaging their future but could be worth it considering that they still have many of their Superbowl defensive starters but who are aging. Should have a favorable schedule this season too. Packers/Bears games will also be much more interesting to watch now. If you got rid of the Lions, NFC North should be a pretty decent division.
Jordan

Man i could see it now open up my madden 10

pick my hometeam bears

Cutler to Hester for 6

hester is really going to benefit from this. Finally a guy that has the throw power to match his
speed
Jordan

Man i could see it now open up my madden 10

pick my hometeam bears

Cutler to Hester for 6

hester is really going to benefit from this. Finally a guy that has the throw power to match his
speed
Riddyck

Pasta, were you expecting the Bears to take Cutler, like, of all teams you really thought that the Bears would be the one to win the race? I'm a Bears fan and I really got excited about all of this, but it was really strange that of all teams you chose to put Cutler in a Bears uniform in the main picture of your post about where he could land.

For Madden, the impact will really be great, but let's not forget, with all the new QB "play", more than ever, the impact will be greater for those that really know how to use a QB.
Riddyck

Pasta, were you expecting the Bears to take Cutler, like, of all teams you really thought that the Bears would be the one to win the race? I'm a Bears fan and I really got excited about all of this, but it was really strange that of all teams you chose to put Cutler in a Bears uniform in the main picture of your post about where he could land.

For Madden, the impact will really be great, but let's not forget, with all the new QB "play", more than ever, the impact will be greater for those that really know how to use a QB.
CHAD PENNINGTON

hahahahahahahah J-E-T-S NO Q B
O WELL MABY KELLEN CLEMONS CAN GET YOU OVER .500 IF HES LUCKY
CHAD PENNINGTON

hahahahahahahah J-E-T-S NO Q B
O WELL MABY KELLEN CLEMONS CAN GET YOU OVER .500 IF HES LUCKY
http://intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

Not with the Pats beatin up on them in both games next year.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

Not with the Pats beatin up on them in both games next year.
Vince

All the Bears need now is Torry Holt! They better get him while he's still available!
Vince

All the Bears need now is Torry Holt! They better get him while he's still available!
Meeks

7-9 record at best
Meeks

7-9 record at best
slamfan4life

Hey how come the online rosters didn't update this? Does anyone know?
slamfan4life

Hey how come the online rosters didn't update this? Does anyone know?