Jay Cutler got is wish and was traded away from the Broncos. Now he is a Bear.
He is moving from a team that has a legendarily effective offense with great receivers, a great line, and solid running. The quarterback of the Broncos usually has plenty of time to throw, a chance to establish a running game, and receivers who can get to the ball and make plays after they make the catch----and they usually always do make the catch.
Kyle Orton will now inherit all of this.
Cutler is moving to a team with a porous offensive line, decent running, and, to be kind, a suspect receiving core. Devin Hester is seen as their best receiver----and he's a defensive back. Hester is fast and elusive and runs well after he catches the ball. The problem is that he has suspect hands and he is a poor route runner.
Cutler will spend time running for his life and throwing to receivers who are probably not going to be where he is expecting them.
The Bears love defense and their money and their resources have gone into their defense.
The Broncos love their offense and their resources have gone into their offense.
The Bears received a talented quarterback who whines a lot. Now that he has plenty to whine about, we'll see. In fairness, he is a really talented guy who is an upgrade from what they had.
The Broncos received a decent quarterback who will be in an awesome system. They also will benefit from great draft picks.
I will not be surprised if Orton has a really good season next year and Cutler whines a lot.
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I was hoping for a new quarterback. I'm not sure Jay Cutler is him.
It could just be the bias of learning to really dislike the Broncos while living in Denver. But, then again, if a team I've always pegged as whiny unloads a guy for being too whiny, I'm not inclined to expect a good outcome.
Maybe I'll start cheering for Singletary in San Francisco. At least he's entertaining.
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