NightLink: Woody Paige on Jay Cutler
by Dane Noble on Mar 24, 2009 4:30 PM CDT
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I know many of you are big Woddy Paige fans, so I thought I'd post his ideas on the Jay Cutler epic soap opera.
Yes, he's our quarterback," Josh McDaniels said Monday.
McKid Coach, will Jay-C be Denver's QB on April 25, the first day of the NFL draft? On July 24, the opening of Broncos training camp? On Sept. 13, the first Sunday afternoon game of the Broncos' 2009 regular season?
"He's our quarterback," McDaniels said in a (league- mandated) interview with the NFL Network on Monday at the owners meetings. "We can't predict the future. He's our quarterback. We want him to be our quarterback."
So, it should be clear to everybody that Jay's "Our Quarterback."
What if the Kansas City Chiefs text message McDaniels this afternoon and offer Matt Cassel straight up for Cutler? What if the New York Jets beg for Cutler in exchange for the Nos. 17 and 52 picks in the draft? What if the Chicago Bears propose swapping the No. 18 selection and Kyle Orton to Denver?
He may not be "Our Quarterback" anymore.
It is hard to imagine the Broncos actually dealing away Jay Cutler. For one, they would need a Pro Bowl caliber QB to replace him. And honestly, I don't think that even with a 1st round QB pick they would be able to find that this year. And certainly, Chris Simms isn't that guy (although, I would have loved to see Simms in a Bears uniform).
But, it is also hard to imagine Cutler suiting up in a Broncos jersey next season. It really seems that emo boy has had his feelings hurt pretty badly... and either the Broncs pony up some serious cash to make him feel better about Cassell's contract, or Cutler may consider holding out (although, Cutler has said he'd be at all required meetings and work-outs).
So, in this season's tug-of-war between a prima donna player and hard-nosed coach, who is going to win? Who will give in first?
Side note: I voted "other"... Washington Redskins
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"emo boy"-probably a great term for Cutler
I wanted to see Simms in a Bears uniform as well. The kid always seemed like a good Blue Collar personality. I like that in a QB. I’m sure we would have used him poorly then blamed him for it.
Of the teams that you have listed in your poll, I think the Bears and Vikings would have the best shots. Both have qb’s and a first rd pick to trade. I don’t think that the Broncos would want the #1 pick and the Bears 17th and Orton would be better than Culpepper and the 20th.
Which QB do you think that the Vikings would offer up, Rosenfels or TJ? Which do you think that the Broncos would rather have?
I’ve never created a post before, just commented, how do you make the poll box if you don’t mind me asking? Sorry off topic.
After you click "make fan post"
on the right hand sidebar, you click “attach poll”
what they you use lame AOL speak
The Jets GM
seems much more aggressive than Angelo, who has never in his tenure made an aggressive move. So I don’t see the Jets getting outbid for Cutler by the Bears. It may be the Broncos decide to send him to Detroit or Chicago for a smaller package to keep him out of the conference, but I doubt it.
DEJESUS!!!
Sort of
a philosophical question: Angelo seems to have a strategy of self-preservation. He doesn’t sign big named free agents who could bust and make him look bad. He doesn’t make big trades that could backfire. He doesn’t take high-ceiling players in teh draft (outside of Hester), he tends to go after the high-floor, low ceiling guys.
His strategy seems to result in a team that will usually be, talent-wise, someone who should finish around 9-7. That record will usually not get you fired, and won’t require any drastic changes the next year that will get you fired. You won’t be a perennial contender, but you shouldn’t be a perennial loser either.
Would you do anything different? If you have a wife and kids and a mortgage, would you be aggressive, knowing that the lifespan of an aggressive GM is only as long as their success? Or would you do what Angelo does, play it safe, try to hit a single every year instead of swinging for the fences.
It is easy (I know, because I do it) to criticize Angelo for being a coward, but maybe he is smart. Not smart in the building a great football team sense, but smart in the self-preservation sense.
DEJESUS!!!
Interesting...
I don’t think I’ve ever though of it that way before. You have a good point.
Thanks for the insight.
by Ashley Czuba on Mar 24, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I suppose it is possible
I have to imagine he’s banked enough coin in his time with Tampa that he wouldn’t have to go this route, but you never know.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
Lol...
and 20+ so far have picked “other” without speaking up… where else would he go?
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious. (Vince Lombardi)
well...
Broncos seems to be the most logical place. Everytime a player gets upset and talks trade more often than not he ends up in his original team. Look at Lance Briggs. I would go as far as saying Boldin will stay in Arizona as well.
I think Cutler
is much more likely to be traded than Boldin.
DEJESUS!!!
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