Broncos Owner: Jay Cutler Will Be Traded! Let the Bidding Begin! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-01-2009, 12:02 PM

Disgruntled quarterback Jay Cutler will be traded. It's just a matter of when and with what team.

Denver Broncos President and CEO Pat Bowlen on Tuesday released the following statement:

"Numerous attempts to contact Jay Cutler in the last 10 days, both by Head Coach Josh McDaniels and myself, have been unsuccessful. A conversation with his agent earlier today clearly communicated and confirmed to us that Jay no longer has any desire to play for the Denver Broncos. We will begin discussions with other teams in an effort to accommodate his request to be traded."

Cutler's been unhappy ever since learning that McDaniels failed to inform him about trade talks in which the Broncos showed interest in Matt Cassel. Cassel wound up being traded by New England to Kansas City, and then Cutler asked to be traded.

Still, McDaniels had faith he could repair the strained relationship with his temperamental quarterback -- if only he could get him to call him back. On Tuesday, he became convinced that just wasn't going to happen.

When told the owner was going to try to trade his franchise quarterback, linebacker Spencer Larsen said, "It's shocking. It didn't seem like he was going anywhere. This is the worst-case scenario."

Cutler skipped McDaniels' first team meeting in mid-March and the first 2 1/2 weeks of the Broncos' offseason conditioning program, forfeiting a $100,000 workout bonus.

Cutler is halfway through the six-year, $48 million contract he signed as the 11th overall pick out of Vanderbilt in the 2006 draft. He's 17-20 as Broncos starter, although that's misleading because of Denver's dismal defense.

In games that the Broncos have allowed 21 points or fewer, Cutler is an impressive 13-1, and that only loss was to Green Bay in 2007 when the Packers won the coin toss and Brett Favre threw an 82-yard touchdown pass on the first play of overtime.

Cutler was upset when Shanahan was fired as coach, and even requested that members of Shanahan's offensive staff be retained, which didn't happen.

He had started to come around, meeting several times with McDaniels and expressing an eagerness to learn his intricate Patriots-style attack that will replace the West Coast system he's been running since he was a rookie.

That all changed when word leaked that McDaniels had spoken with the Patriots about Cassel.

At the NFL owners meetings in Southern California last week, McDaniels said the team was committed to Cutler, although he said no options, including trades, were being ruled out.

"I've always been optimistic," McDaniels said at the NFL meetings. "He's on our team, he's under contract, and I understand there's things we have to work toward in our relationship."

The 32-year-old McDaniels is in his first head coaching job after serving as offensive coordinator for New England, where he developed the untested Cassel into a top quarterback in 2008. He's never denied that "conversations took place" this month about acquiring Cassel, nor does he apologize for them.

"You take into consideration what anybody is trying to offer up," he said. "If the quality of the trade you feel, in the long run, improves your team, you analyze it.

"It's been made very clear to me it's my job to listen to a number of scenarios that would improve the team."

McDaniels even had fun with the feud, smiling as he posed for pictures at the NFL meetings with Cutler's No. 6 jersey when the AFC teams showed off throwback uniforms they'll use at some point next season.

The Broncos haven't been to the playoffs since reaching the AFC title game in 2005, but the main reason was a lousy defense. McDaniels and new general manager Brian Xanders have gone about retooling the defense with a bevy of waivers and free agent signings led by that of Brian Dawkins.

With Cutler on the trading block, the Broncos are down to Chris Simms and Darrell Hackney at quarterback.

Simms, who signed a two-year, $6 million free agent deal ostensibly to serve as Cutler's backup, has thrown just two passes since undergoing emergency surgery to remove his spleen after a game in 2006. Hackney's next NFL pass will be his first.

Simms was signed by McDaniels and the Patriots were going to sign Simms to replace Tom Brady last season before going with Cassel, so McDaniels definitely trusts Simms.

But ten teams have also expressed interest in a trade. The New York Jets have already contacted the Broncos. That could be part of three team deal with Quarterback Brady Quinn of the Cleveland Browns coming to Denver. The Detroit Lions could be thrown in the mix with two first round pics. Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted Cutler during the Cassel trade discussions. The Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers have also expressed interest and discontent with their current quarterbacks. The Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins may also be open to trade negotiations.

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Big C · 04-01-2009, 12:53 PM

Nice going, Denver- you alienated a rising star of a QB and now you'll be stuck with someone inferior.

Dutabi84 · 04-01-2009, 12:55 PM

C'mon, Wilf..let's make something happen.

Mr. Television · 04-01-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutabi84

C'mon, Wilf..let's make something happen.

I think Minnesota could be an NFC favorite for the SB if they could land him. Denver blew it big time. Their's very few franchise QBs in the NFL.

TVFactFan · 04-01-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FSU

Nice going, Denver- you alienated a rising star of a QB and now you'll be stuck with someone inferior.

rising star my a$$, he was a interception throwing fool

TVFactFan · 04-01-2009, 02:46 PM

Do I need to remind everyone that Cutler was the QB of a team who was 8-4 and then finished 8-8???

When did he become good?

Dutabi84 · 04-01-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

I think Minnesota could be an NFC favorite for the SB if they could land him. Denver blew it big time. Their's very few franchise QBs in the NFL.

That's kind of what I figured. But there seems to be a lot of people in the Vikings' front office/coaching staff that have a lot of reservations about the idea of bringing Cutler in, and so they're saying they aren't going to go after him. Over the last couple seasons, the Vikings have impressed me with their scouting of FA's and draft prospects, so I'm hoping they're right about this, too.

TVFactFan · 04-01-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutabi84

That's kind of what I figured. But there seems to be a lot of people in the Vikings' front office/coaching staff that have a lot of reservations about the idea of bringing Cutler in, and so they're saying they aren't going to go after him. Over the last couple seasons, the Vikings have impressed me with their scouting of FA's and draft prospects, so I'm hoping they're right about this, too.

I guess he would be a slight upgrade for who they have at QB now so maybe it wouldn't hurt

Dutabi84 · 04-01-2009, 05:08 PM

If he is only a 'slight upgrade' over Rosenfels and Jackson, then it's far from worth trading away a 1st rounder/starting DT or whatever it is Denver is looking for. The Vikings would have to decide if he's a significant improvement over what they have if they're going to make that trade.

TVFactFan · 04-01-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutabi84

If he is only a 'slight upgrade' over Rosenfels and Jackson, then it's far from worth trading away a 1st rounder/starting DT or whatever it is Denver is looking for. The Vikings would have to decide if he's a significant improvement over what they have if they're going to make that trade.

Oh I forgot yall already have Rosenfels so they don't need Cutler. Rosenfels is much better

Waterston_Fan · 04-01-2009, 05:41 PM

Well, at first I didn't blame Cutler IF they didn't tell him first.

But now, I don't feel bad and he is a baby.

****!! He's gonna be leaving the AFC West!! Damn!!

Can't pounce on that baby twice a year now!

Big C · 04-01-2009, 05:45 PM

Who exactly will the Broncos want to go after as the new starter?

Big C · 04-01-2009, 05:46 PM

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He's gonna be leaving the AFC West!! Damn!!

But that means two easy wins against Denver.

GARFIELDKOOL · 04-01-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

Do I need to remind everyone that Cutler was the QB of a team who was 8-4 and then finished 8-8???

When did he become good?

That doen't mean you are not a good QB, it can also mean everything around you collapsed. Same thing my team and QB went through.

GARFIELDKOOL · 04-01-2009, 06:26 PM

If anything, the Vikings or the Jets could use him. Hopefully, either of those teams can pick him up.

04-01-2009, 12:02 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Broncos Owner: Jay Cutler Will Be Traded! Let the Bidding Begin! Disgruntled quarterback Jay Cutler will be traded. It's just a matter of when and with what team. Denver Broncos President and CEO Pat Bowlen on Tuesday released the following statement: "Numerous attempts to contact Jay Cutler in the last 10 days, both by Head Coach Josh McDaniels and myself, have been unsuccessful. A conversation with his agent earlier today clearly communicated and confirmed to us that Jay no longer has any desire to play for the Denver Broncos. We will begin discussions with other teams in an effort to accommodate his request to be traded." Cutler's been unhappy ever since learning that McDaniels failed to inform him about trade talks in which the Broncos showed interest in Matt Cassel. Cassel wound up being traded by New England to Kansas City, and then Cutler asked to be traded. Still, McDaniels had faith he could repair the strained relationship with his temperamental quarterback -- if only he could get him to call him back. On Tuesday, he became convinced that just wasn't going to happen. When told the owner was going to try to trade his franchise quarterback, linebacker Spencer Larsen said, "It's shocking. It didn't seem like he was going anywhere. This is the worst-case scenario." Cutler skipped McDaniels' first team meeting in mid-March and the first 2 1/2 weeks of the Broncos' offseason conditioning program, forfeiting a $100,000 workout bonus. Cutler is halfway through the six-year, $48 million contract he signed as the 11th overall pick out of Vanderbilt in the 2006 draft. He's 17-20 as Broncos starter, although that's misleading because of Denver's dismal defense. In games that the Broncos have allowed 21 points or fewer, Cutler is an impressive 13-1, and that only loss was to Green Bay in 2007 when the Packers won the coin toss and Brett Favre threw an 82-yard touchdown pass on the first play of overtime. Cutler was upset when Shanahan was fired as coach, and even requested that members of Shanahan's offensive staff be retained, which didn't happen. He had started to come around, meeting several times with McDaniels and expressing an eagerness to learn his intricate Patriots-style attack that will replace the West Coast system he's been running since he was a rookie. That all changed when word leaked that McDaniels had spoken with the Patriots about Cassel. At the NFL owners meetings in Southern California last week, McDaniels said the team was committed to Cutler, although he said no options, including trades, were being ruled out. "I've always been optimistic," McDaniels said at the NFL meetings. "He's on our team, he's under contract, and I understand there's things we have to work toward in our relationship." The 32-year-old McDaniels is in his first head coaching job after serving as offensive coordinator for New England, where he developed the untested Cassel into a top quarterback in 2008. He's never denied that "conversations took place" this month about acquiring Cassel, nor does he apologize for them. "You take into consideration what anybody is trying to offer up," he said. "If the quality of the trade you feel, in the long run, improves your team, you analyze it. "It's been made very clear to me it's my job to listen to a number of scenarios that would improve the team." McDaniels even had fun with the feud, smiling as he posed for pictures at the NFL meetings with Cutler's No. 6 jersey when the AFC teams showed off throwback uniforms they'll use at some point next season. The Broncos haven't been to the playoffs since reaching the AFC title game in 2005, but the main reason was a lousy defense. McDaniels and new general manager Brian Xanders have gone about retooling the defense with a bevy of waivers and free agent signings led by that of Brian Dawkins. With Cutler on the trading block, the Broncos are down to Chris Simms and Darrell Hackney at quarterback. Simms, who signed a two-year, $6 million free agent deal ostensibly to serve as Cutler's backup, has thrown just two passes since undergoing emergency surgery to remove his spleen after a game in 2006. Hackney's next NFL pass will be his first. Simms was signed by McDaniels and the Patriots were going to sign Simms to replace Tom Brady last season before going with Cassel, so McDaniels definitely trusts Simms. But ten teams have also expressed interest in a trade. The New York Jets have already contacted the Broncos. That could be part of three team deal with Quarterback Brady Quinn of the Cleveland Browns coming to Denver. The Detroit Lions could be thrown in the mix with two first round pics. Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted Cutler during the Cassel trade discussions. The Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers have also expressed interest and discontent with their current quarterbacks. The Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins may also be open to trade negotiations. http://www.thedenverchannel.com/spor...66/detail.html
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04-01-2009, 12:53 PM	#2
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	Nice going, Denver- you alienated a rising star of a QB and now you'll be stuck with someone inferior.

04-01-2009, 12:55 PM	#3
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	C'mon, Wilf..let's make something happen.

04-01-2009, 02:46 PM	#6
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,137	Do I need to remind everyone that Cutler was the QB of a team who was 8-4 and then finished 8-8??? When did he become good?

04-01-2009, 05:08 PM	#9
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	If he is only a 'slight upgrade' over Rosenfels and Jackson, then it's far from worth trading away a 1st rounder/starting DT or whatever it is Denver is looking for. The Vikings would have to decide if he's a significant improvement over what they have if they're going to make that trade.

04-01-2009, 05:41 PM	#11
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	Well, at first I didn't blame Cutler IF they didn't tell him first. But now, I don't feel bad and he is a baby. ****!! He's gonna be leaving the AFC West!! Damn!! Can't pounce on that baby twice a year now!

04-01-2009, 05:45 PM	#12
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	Who exactly will the Broncos want to go after as the new starter?

04-01-2009, 06:26 PM	#15
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	If anything, the Vikings or the Jets could use him. Hopefully, either of those teams can pick him up.