Most Likely Destinations For Jay Cutler
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Yesterday Broncos owner Pat Bowlen came out and publicly stated that the team is attempting to trade Jay Cutler. This is the culmination of a rocky month ever since his name surfaced as having been part of the talks between the Chiefs, Patriots, and Bucs in what ended up just being Matt Cassel to the Chiefs.
Which team will trade for Jay Cutler and what will that mean for them in Madden 10? Continue on to view the most likely destinations and leave your thoughts in the comments.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
It was the Bucs attempting to acquire Cutler earlier in the offseason that set in motion the events that led to where we are today. They have the #19 selection in the draft but no second rounder to package with it and probably don’t have a QB to include that would interest the Broncos. With the addition of Kellen Winslow the Bucs would be an entertaining offense in Madden with Cutler at the helm.
New York Jets
It’s no secret that the Jets don’t have an answer at QB and have expressed interest in Cutler previously. They have the #17 pick which could be dangled as part of an offer. He may not be the right fit though for new head coach Rex Ryan’s system. For Madden he would vastly improve over anyone currently on the roster though there wouldn’t be the same threats at receiver to take advantage of as there was in Denver or some of the other possible places he may be traded.
Washington Redskins
The Redskins apparently are making a run at Cutler. They have the #13 pick and may also look to unload Jason Campbell considering the circumstances. Cutler would fit well in a west coast offense system such as the Redskins run. He would improve the team in Madden, though maybe not to the extent that he would for the other potential destinations as Campbell has been relatively effective in the game.
Carolina Panthers
The Panthers are desperate. So much so that they’re looking at bringing back Jake Delhomme. Imagine how good the team would be with Cutler. Two great running backs, a great wide receiver, and a solid defense. While Carolina doesn’t have a first round draft pick to offer they are trying to find a suitor for Julius Peppers. The NFC South is known for flipping standings every year and the Panthers would be primed for a run at the division crown should they acquire Cutler.
Chicago Bears
Kyle Orton isn’t a long term solution for the Bears. They have the #18 pick but that wouldn’t be enough on its own. If they were able to add Cutler and draft a receiver the offense would have some firepower. It just doesn’t seem like the Bears want to make any kind of splash this offseason.
San Francisco 49ers
With the bust that Alex Smith turned out to be it’s difficult to make another huge investment at QB. However it will have to be done sooner or later and the opportunity to get someone like Cutler does not come around often. The 49ers have the #10 pick that could be involved in a potential deal. It wouldn’t give the team a great offense but they’d be taking a big step towards it.
Minnesota Vikings
After trading for Sage Rosenfels the Vikings would seem a long shot to end up with Cutler. But someone like Rosenfels shouldn’t be what prevents a team from going after a franchise QB. With Cutler the Vikings would easily be one of the best teams in Madden. It’s going to take a lot more than their #22 pick though to get something done.
April 2, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Bears don't need a crybaby. They need WR first.
April 2, 2009 at 2:21 pm
The Rams, we still need a QB cause Mark Bulger sucks…. We should have keep Kurt Warner…
April 2, 2009 at 2:27 pm
redskins dont need a QB, we just got to keep developing JC
April 2, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Cutler WILL NOT end up in Minnesota. Childress won't acknowledge that we need an upgrade at QB and is still in love with Jackson… I wish they would just come out and say that Cutler does not fit the Vikings, but he just says what we have is good enough. IT'S NOT. Part of me hopes the Vikes lose 3 games in a row and then Childress gets fired.
Ok now that I'm done with that rant… My guess to where Cutler will end up is either Chicago or Cleveland.
P.S. When i saw the alt text for the bucs pic, "cutlerbucs", it made me think of the MN Wild player Clutterbuck. NHL record for hits this season baby!
April 2, 2009 at 2:35 pm
So you don't think Detroit is a likely landing spot?
April 2, 2009 at 2:57 pm
The Broncos would want nothing to do with the #1 pick.
April 2, 2009 at 2:39 pm
How about Detroit?
April 2, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Carolina is REALLY intriguing on this list, but I see them as maybe the low man here. It looks like the Skins and Bucs are the most likely places… Awesome article tho, as always.
April 2, 2009 at 2:54 pm
i really think that in the end, cutler will end up staying in denver, just watch. i doubt the broncos management is dumb enough to let a young player of his caliber leave like this. its highly unlikely.
April 2, 2009 at 9:13 pm
WOW HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING THE NEWS ABOUT CUTLER THEY SAID THEY ARE TRADING HIM
April 2, 2009 at 3:11 pm
..but the Lions do have the Cowboys' first round pick. The Lions were also one of the first teams to contact the Broncos about Cutler. The Lions could give up picks in the 2010 draft also, it's not just limited to giving up picks in the 2009 draft so I don't see why Detroit isn't as likely a destination as the other places you listed.
April 2, 2009 at 3:33 pm
They need help at so many positions, I just don't see a scenario where they trade a handful of picks for Cutler when they can get Stafford at #1 and have their other selections to start filling other holes.
April 2, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Agreed, the Lions cant' afford to send anymore than one pick for a player at this point
April 2, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Pasta if Matt millen was there he would pull the trigger in a heartbeat!!! If Cutler's not happy with the broncos. Lets see how he will enjoy life in winless Detroit if that happens
April 2, 2009 at 3:19 pm
And can you believe the cry baby is now coming out and saying he is surprised they are looking to trade him so quickly and he wants to stay a Bronco? What a flake. I think he was just mad because the new regime didn't come in and kiss his ass from day one. He's still got a lot to prove as a QB. Needs to just shut up and play.
I think it would be fitting for him to go to Detroit so he can get sacked 5 times a game and see what it's really like to struggle.
April 2, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I think Washington is the most likely destination, though. They have a decent QB to give back in return (Campbell) and a high enough draft pick at #13 to make it worhwhile for Denver. The only thing is, Campbell and #13 for Cutler is a bit lopsided, so Denver would have to give up something more in return, probably another decent draft pick. Washington and Denver have a trading history as well (Bailey for Portis) but I'm not sure if that really matters.
April 2, 2009 at 7:33 pm
lol, lay off the crack pipe man, the broncos are giving up cutler, and maybe at the most tony scheffler… we want nothing to do with campbell… our asking price is atleast two first round picks, one this year, one next year, and a quality player.
April 2, 2009 at 9:27 pm
"Our" asking price? I didn't know we had a member of Denver's management team here on the board. Or is it you smoking the crack pipe? Maybe so, cause if you think they're getting that much for Cutler you're crazy. And if you think they are going to trade him away without getting a decent QB in return, you're crazy too.
Cambell is a quality QB and improves every year, so Denver would be lucky to get a quality QB like him AND a high first round pick. Cutler's QB rating last season : 86 Cambell's 84.
If you take getting a QB in return out of the equation, they might get two first round picks for him, if someone REALLY is desperate for a QB (Vikings anyone?) but don't count on getting another quality player as well.
We'll see who's right soon enough if and when a deal goes through. I'm still think it's 50/50 that they don't trade him at all since the little baby is now saying he doesn't want to be traded afterall.
April 2, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Ok, so as a fan of the team I mistakenly said "Our" as if I have any ownership in the team… My Bad, however… All details I've heard of the Cutler to Chicago trade include two first round draft picks and this years third rounder and Kyle Orton in exchange for Cutler and a fifth round draft pick… I do apologize for telling you to lay off the crack pipe, it was rude and undeserved.
April 2, 2009 at 10:59 pm
No need to apologize, it's all good. You were actually right in your assessment. (Not about the crack pipe, though) The Broncos got a steal in this trade if you ask me. Granted, Kyle Orton is no Jay Cutler, but if you look at their numbers last year Orton wasn't that bad. And to think Denver got Orton and 2 1st rounders and a 3rd rounder they really got a good deal in this. Kudos to Denver for taking a really crappy situation and making good on it. I think in the long run they are a better team today because of this for sure.
April 2, 2009 at 3:32 pm
They need help at so many positions, I just don't see a scenario where they trade a handful of picks for Cutler when they can get Stafford at #1 and get other good players also.
April 2, 2009 at 3:38 pm
I HATE CUTLER NOW……….i use to like him when i saw him go at it with that cocky phillip rivers but now i see why phillip rivers was giving cutler a hard time…..cutler is a little baby, this is a BUSINESS grow up…please danny boy dont bring this fool to dc….but who knows with pinky and the brain aka vinny and danny running the redskins they might trade every player on the roster for cutler and a pack of bubble gum…WOW why do you curse us god have us redskins fans not suffered enough?! you take sean taylor off the planet the one star we had and you keep dan snyder living?! i guess its true what they said god is a cowboy fan
April 2, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Being a Cowboys fan myself, I'd have to say if God is a Cowboys fan, he must be mad at us cause it's been a rough last few years. And I can't say I feel sorry for any Redskins fan, because…well…you're a Redskins fan. Your Daniel Snyder is our Jerry Jones, so I feel ya on that one. Take away the Hershal Walker trade that made the team in the 90's and I don't know where we would have been. I guess the Roy Williams trade was payback for that one. What a joke. He does want to win, though. I give him that much. Until he lets a coach actually run the team we're going to be in trouble. Bringing in TO ran off Parcells. If we still had Parcells we'd probably be singing a different tuna, I mean tune right now.
Good luck if you get Cutler, he seems like a real winner.
April 2, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Bowlen was just calling Cutler's bluff. No team is willing to give up what the Broncos want to push this through and I'm betting that there's even more drama in the background than what the media is reporting. Once teams realize this fact, they'll bow out of the race. Cutler will stay remain a Bronco and endure the cacophonous Mile High booing until he proves that he's a winner and a team player.
April 2, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Either Detroit drafts Stafford or they get a young veteran in Cutler. Detroit has many issues but not have a solid QB is a huge problem. I would be shocked if the Lions don't make a push…
April 2, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Cutler wont end up in Carolina. Marty Hurney and John Fox are confident in Jake Delhomme.
April 2, 2009 at 5:21 pm
How sweet would it be for the Seahawks to get Cutler. Don't think they're interested in real life especially since he's a whining bee-otch but no doubt he would improve the Seahawks in Madden 10 and make the Seahawks a very fun team to play with in the game. If Childress was smart, he'd trade Tarvaris Jackson, their 1st round pick this year and next year for Cutler and make a push to save his job and win a superbowl before all their stars get too old.
April 2, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Man he looks good in a Skins Uniform!
April 2, 2009 at 5:32 pm
I don't see how Cutler is any improvement over Orton, who actually isn't that bad if you watch him instead of just listening to what the dopes on ESPN say.
April 2, 2009 at 9:35 am
cutler looks good and comfortable at tampa bay
April 2, 2009 at 5:43 pm
I think its a high possibility that the lions could pick up cutler then take an OT with the first pick. Then they can go strictly defense because their main offensive issues would have been answered
April 2, 2009 at 5:44 pm
first i dont think he will be going to bears for sure thy have no O purely a DEFFENSICE team THE teams i think he may go to is the jets thy need a qb with young talent n got tallent on O the vikings we all no thy have great young talent on O or detriot Wht qb wouldnt wanna throw to a 6'5" moster named calvin n i dont think thy wont a #1 cuz no one relle want #1 picks more times the teams loss money like az with matt kid dont even play or vince young 1st round pick means paying more morny for sum1 u dont no how well thy will do so its a gamble n i no i woodnt wanna gamble with 60 mil 6 year contract for sum1 who stinks in nfl
April 2, 2009 at 6:03 pm
i really hope youre joking. there is no way orton is anywhere near cutler's league
April 2, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Orton is 21-12 for his career playing for the most part without any other offensive weapons. I'm not saying he's great, but he's not so much worse than Cutler that it's worth trading him and a first-rounder to get Cutler. Particularly if you take into account the fact that Orton's been the consummate team player his whole career, while Cutler's behavior speaks for itself.
April 2, 2009 at 8:03 pm
did you mention that Orton has had some of the best defenses in the league and a great running game! and even return game with hester!!! he is not winning games for the bears last time i checked.
April 2, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Your speaking of 2005 when he was a rookie in which it we had a tough schedule and he still had a 9 game win streak. In 2008 Grossman played and when Orton was put in he when 3-1 if im not mistaken. Thats good for a young QB in a city that doesnt try to build up the passing game. So again I agree with dburde I would touch Cutler but I would love to see the Bears go after some WRs…..isn't Harrison and Holt still free agents ? Either one of those guys are good for 60 catches and atleast 5 TDs
April 2, 2009 at 7:23 pm
I'm just estatic that my Buffalo Bills are NOT interested in this Cutler mess! Pasta, what do you think about the new bright green 'Hawks alternate jersey??? I just saw it over at profootballtalk.com……………
April 2, 2009 at 7:37 pm
as a broncos fan, i really hate seeing cutler playing against the broncos, even if its just in screenshots of madden lol… oh well, we'll make it through
April 2, 2009 at 8:00 pm
well they need somebody who can actually throw it to the widereciever!
April 2, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Well that came from an April Fools story, but I do know they've flirted with a lime green alternate in the past. I'd totally buy one if it actually came about. I'm someone that likes the Dolphins bright orange alternate…
April 2, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Yeah, it was a fool's joke apparently but they are way better than Chicago's or Miami's orange tops! Those are laughable.
April 2, 2009 at 8:28 pm
LionsLionsLions
April 2, 2009 at 8:39 pm
The NBA & NHL playoffs are about to take place and MLB season opener is about to commence. Yet here we are pounded by Football daily even though it's the off-season. I Love it! The new American Pastime doesn't have an off-season. As soon as the Super Bowl is over you have the nfl combine follwoed by free agency, the pre draft the draft the post draft mandatory training camp the preseason and then the regular season. Football is simply a year round sport and the best one in my opinion.
As far as Cutler goes I see him going to an NFC team to keep him out of the conference and possible match-ups during the season. Tampa Bay makes the most sense. But Washington might throw a monkey wrench into the mix and give them a Jerry Jones type deal.
April 2, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Im A BEAR FAN BUT WE NEED CUTLER I READ WE WOULD NEED TO GIVE UP 2 FFIRST ROUNDERS AND ORTON. BECAUE THE BRONCOS NEED A SOLID STARTER IN RETURN. ANDD WE WOULD LOVE CUTLER. BUT U FORGOT THE LIONS,BROWNS, AND TAKE AWAY THE VIKES AND PANTHERS HE IS NOT OGIN THERE. AND THERE ONLY 6 TEAMS WANTING HIM NOT 10
April 2, 2009 at 9:09 pm
I think the jets will get him. Without Favre they have no franchise QB. Cutler would step in as a playmaker as soon as he puts a Jets jersey on. The only problom I see is who the #2 WR would be if they give up two first round picks. But I will stick with him going to NY
April 2, 2009 at 1:21 pm
HAHAHAHAAHAHSHSHAAHAHAHSAHSHSHSHSHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH. CUTLER IS TRADED TO THE BEARS HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
April 2, 2009 at 10:19 pm
WOW!.
April 2, 2009 at 9:31 pm
I know one person that's thankful this story is taking all the headlines: Donte Stallworth. And I'm sure the NFL is glad they can lead with something else other than that aweful tragedy that gives the league a black eye.
I'm sure they're begging for the soap opera to continue so everyone won't focus on Stallworth's driving drunk and killing someone.
I wouldn't be surprised when the dust settles if Cutler is a Bronco. All this talk could be for nothing.
April 2, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Good call Orton isnt a bad QB at all He do not have any real weapons other than Forte and okay TEs. But we have no line or receivers, I would like to see the Bears address the receiver position but there cheap ass will not. They are depending on the draft but its a well known fact the Bears cannot pick WRs and QBs we got lucky with Hester but he came out of College playing CornerBack and with a aging defence 8-8 is what im thinking our record will be this year unless we strike gold in the draft.
April 2, 2009 at 10:31 pm
I didn't see the Bears mortgaging the future for one player. They gave up 2 (1st) round picks a 3rd and their former starting QB. Think about this Denver has a solid offense get a steady albeit unspectacular QB. They can draft another young QB in the 1st round and still keep with their draft strategy. Whereas Chicago only has 1 pick in the 1st 3 rounds( 59th pick 2nd round) no true #1 or #2 receiver and a make shift offensive line (even with Pace). Chicago can't even trade for a WR as they have no high picks left. It's boom or bust for Chicago this year and next and their best bet is to hit free agency hard next year or draft extremely well in the middle rounds
April 2, 2009 at 11:05 pm
I totally agree. This deal is defintely a great one for Denver, but a not so good one for Chicago. They gave up way to much to get him. But, hey, if they think he's going to help them win now then more power to them. I just don't see him coming in and making that big of a difference. If you compare Orton and Cutler's numbers last year, Orton really wasn't that bad. Cutler had a boat load of yards because they threw the ball all the time, but that's it. He hasn't proven to be a winner yet.
Oh, well, like I said earlier, just glad to see this soap opera over with. I was getting tired of seeing Cutler's goofy, "I'm half-asleep" looking face all over the internet anyway.
April 2, 2009 at 11:05 pm
I sure hope so… I'm hoping next year we take a true franchise qb with one of those first round draft picks we've got and then fix whatever holes are leftover on our defense after this year.
April 3, 2009 at 11:00 am
Side note / question – Don't QB's have their fingers on the strings of the football anymore? Looking at Big Ben's and Cutler's screenshots, how can they throw the football that way…not touching the strings? Wouldn't it end up looking like a stinkin' kickoff??
April 3, 2009 at 11:22 am
This game is so useful.