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Buckle up:
Ryan Pace confirms #Bears are moving forward with Jay Cutler as the team's starting QB.
— Jeff Dickerson (@ESPNChiBears) March 11, 2015
As many expected, the embattled quarterback is the current plan to helm the Chicago Bears for the 2015 season.
Coming off a season that saw him post a career high in completion percentages and TDs, as well as lead the league in turnovers, it was rumored that the Bears were looking to move Cutler via trade, or possibly cut him outright. Not true, according to GM Ryan Pace:
Bears GM Ryan Pace: We made ‘zero’ effort to trade Jay Cutler http://t.co/XKJEDC8V5S pic.twitter.com/f8NqOgYNBA
— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) March 11, 2015
If that's true, I have a bridge for you.
That said, he's got the support of his offensive teammates, which is arguably more important than that of the fans:
Matt Slauson says Jay Cutler can be Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers or Peyton Manning. http://t.co/ffmVBQQ8w2 Do you believe him? #Bears
— Chicago Sun-Times (@Suntimes) March 11, 2015
My allegiance is to the one true king of the north - he's got my back I've got his %6 pic.twitter.com/TI4Tcn1zZn
— Kyle (@Ky1eLong) March 10, 2015
We now know largely what the makeup of the team will be, and knowing John Fox's history, he will do what he can to maximize the talent the Bears have. This may be where we finally see the offense cater more to his mistakes - limit the field, get him out of the pocket and moving, and work the play action. Gase is of the Martz mold, though, so we'll see. Perhaps the lack of locker room drama will help, also.
Like it, love it, or hate it, we now have a full answer moving forward. #6 will be leading the Chicago Bears in 2015. And likely 2016, as his guaranteed money kicks in tomorrow.