That didn’t take long.
Jay Cutler started five games for the Chicago Bears and they saw enough to extend the quarterback for two seasons through 2013.
Cutler will receive $30 million for the two additional seasons with $20 million of it guaranteed in the form of bonus money,
When the Bears traded for Cutler with the Denver Broncos in April, he was still in his $47 million rookie contract and he had three years remaining on the deal. Now, the Bears secure him for five seasons total and don’t have to lay out the kind of cash that has gone to Eli Manning and Philip Rivers lately. Cutler benefits with some money up front and it’s a win for both sides. The Bears had more than $15 million in available cap room, and the plan is to probably pay Cutler even more in the future.
The quarterback has gotten off to a strong start but three interceptions in the red zone have directly led to two losses. But he’s quickly turning rookie fifth-round draft pick Johnny Knox into a star and Earl Bennett is developing nicely too as the Bears shift to becoming a passing team.
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Mr.Brandt predicted this as a positive result of the Gaines Adams trade.
So, the year before the Broncos hand the team over to Cutler, they are in the AFC Championship game, at home. That was with Jake Plummer at the helm.
The year after trading Cutler, they are 6-0 with Kyle Orton at QB.
During Jay Cutler's time as Denver's starting QB, he goes under .500.
So, a top flight NFL team immediately before and after Cutler, but under .500 with Cutler.
Jay Cutler is an over-rated young QB with a major lack of character. But the desperate Bears have bought into the hype.
Campbell would be the starter Monday night at FedEx Field against the Philadelphia Eagles when the head coach Zorn will be relaying in from the sideline the play calls that are coming from the extra set of eyes,
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Oct 20, 2009
09:37 PM
I wish the real world worked this way. Sign a contract, pocket $20 million, most of it up front, throw a hissy fit and demand out of that agreement (blame it on your midwestern values), then get $20 million more for your troubles.
What's amazing is that he hasn't done a thing to change what helped drag down his old team on a regular basis. But what's the incentive to grow as a person and a player if playing pretty is all it takes?
Congrats, Jay. You are a blessed kid.