Poll: Jay Cutler and NFC QB Bretheren

by Dane Noble on Jun 9, 2011 9:00 AM CDT in Poll

The jury is still out on whether Jay Cutler can live up to the draft picks given up by the Bears in the trade with Denver, and quite possibly still out on where Cutler ranks among NFC QBs headed into 2011.

A quick look at the NFC numbers shows that Cutler ranked 7th in passer rating (86.3), falling behind Aaron Rodgers, Michael Vick, Josh Freeman, Matt Ryan, Drew Brees, and Jon Kitna. He was 8th in the NFC in passing yards (3274), 10th in completion percentage (60.4), and 6th in TDs (23).

We can do a tournament-style competition later, but for now, where would you rank Cutler among NFC QBs?

Poll

Where would you rank Jay Cutler among NFC QBs?

Top-3

37 votes

Top-6

118 votes

Top-9

67 votes

10 or lower

52 votes

274 votes | Poll has closed

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Brackets. I want brackets.

Actually I’d put him just a hair behind Romo. So, Brees, Rogers, Vick, Ryan, Romo, Cutler. I guess that makes him a very close 6th. Sorta between Eli and Tony. Middle of the pack then. But the AFC’s still the passing conference. Much better QB’s over there generally speaking.

Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.

by Just Dave on Jun 9, 2011 10:36 AM CDT reply actions

Rodgers, Brees, and Ryan are in front of Jay

But amongst Romo, Vick, Manning (Eli, of course), and Cutler its a toss up to me. Vick had a phenomenal season, but it was his first really good year as a passer and he played on a team with a better line and receiving corps. Romo, though he puts up good numbers, hasn’t demonstrated that he’s a leader, a winner, or that he’s very tough. Eli has a superbowl ring, but he’s demonstrated all of the inconsistency that so many attribute to Cutler. On a pure talent level, Cutler ranks right up there with the best; I’d probably place him fifth behind Brees, Rodgers, Vick, and Ryan.

by DitkaStache on Jun 9, 2011 11:07 AM CDT reply actions

I voted top-9 but I agree with everything you said...

Rodgers, Brees and Ryan are the top-3. Romo, Vick, Eli and Cutler are lumped together with Vick near the top. If he puts together another year like last, then his is definately at least #4 if not #3. I have never been sold on Romo and Eli is a less talented version of Cutler IMO. So, ultimately he falls between 5 and 7. Freeman, Bradford and Stafford have a lot of potential though.

by I Have Bearsititis on Jun 9, 2011 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions

My Top-Rated NFC QBs

1. Aaron Rodgers (GB) – Reigning SB MVP, nuff said.
2. Drew Brees (NO) – Previous SB MVP, stud.
3. Matt Ryan (ATL) – good young receivers around him in a good system.
4. Eli Manning (NYG) – Past SB MVP, often overlooked QB; great mechanics and pedigree.
5. JAY CUTLER (CHI) – needs to get over the hump in the playoffs
6. Michael Vick (PHI) – needs to show he wasn’t an one year wonder after his stint in jail.
7. Josh Freeman (TB) – good young team around him, can prove he is one of the best with another solid year around him.
8. Tony Romo (DAL) – needs to get over the hump in the playoffs like Cutler, but doesn’t have Cutler’s skill set.
9. Sam Bradford (STL) – played quite well for a rookie and will only improve.
10. Matthew Stafford (DET) – needs to stay healthy, could be quite the player if he does so.
After this it is hard to say with the rest of these teams since most will have rookies taking the helm (CAR, MIN, SF?), possibly free agents or players being cut (SEA, WAS), or God only knows at QB (ARI).

by thesheeva on Jun 9, 2011 11:43 AM CDT reply actions

Only QBs ahead of him are Rodgers, Brees, Ryan, and Manning

in terms of ceiling, though, he is probably among the top 3 in the league

by BOBdaBEAR on Jun 9, 2011 12:01 PM CDT reply actions

I see "thesheeva's" list,

and Freeman maybe the only one I’d put Cutler ahead of.

by Big Ike on Jun 9, 2011 12:12 PM CDT reply actions

What? Why isn't "#1" an option?

He’s our guy. Therefore he’s #1. End of story.

by oripunk3485 on Jun 9, 2011 12:33 PM CDT reply actions

Considering he was doing that while passing from his back

He’s up there

by DaHamsta on Jun 9, 2011 5:04 PM CDT reply actions

This

DaHamsta nails it. How many of these other QBs had TEH SUCK for a line last year?

I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something. - Dick Butkus

by iowaBear on Jun 9, 2011 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Rodgers.

by Doshi on Jun 10, 2011 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions

My Picks

1. Rodgers
2. Ryan
3. Brees (had a pathetic year last year and no one seemed to notice)
4. Cutler
5. Vick (Likes to run and injury prone. Not a good combo)
6. Romo
7. Stafford (when healthy of course)
8. Bradford
9. Freeman
10. Hasselback

by Jonathan Heun Jr on Jun 9, 2011 10:01 PM CDT reply actions