Although the Bears are trying to trade him, quarterback Jay Cutler is “one of several veterans who are still considering whether they want to play” in 2017, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (video link).
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Cutler is working out and rehabbing as he nears full health, and is expected to be able to pass a physical by next month, as Rapoport reported earlier today. The 33-year-old probably wouldn’t be going through that process — at least publicly — unless he was willing to continue his career in 2017, and it’s possible that Cutler is simply frustrated by his recent injury luck, poor play, and the rumors surrounding his status in Chicago.
Of course, by even mentioning the possibility of retirement, Cutler could be attempting to control his own landing spot. If the Bears reach a trade agreement with a club Cutler doesn’t want to play for, he could use the threat of retirement in order to force the acquiring team to back out a potential deal. That’s entirely speculation, but Cutler probably prefers to choose his next destination rather than having it assigned by the Bears, and talk of him hanging up his cleats could help him accomplish that goal.
What do the Bears think his trade value is without the retirement threat??? Not hearing him connected to anybody except maybe the J-E-T-S…… one team equals zero leverage
I think they want the cap space more than draft picks.
He has no trade value. Why would any team give up anything for a guy they could get for free once the Bears cut him loose. And besides… he sucks
Half the teams that need a QB suck, which is why a trade is possible, though unlikely. If they think they have no chance at signing him if he becomes a free agent, then they have to trade for him. Totally hypothetical, I still think he gets cut.
Cutler for Hackenberg? We see how “in favor” Christian is with Jets management.
Hope the best quarterback in Chicago franchise history plays next season. Poor guy gets blamed for poor blocking and terrible defense
You’re out of your mind.
Yea there are a lot of other losers to chose from..
Such as?
What’s Rex Grossman doing these days?
Whatever happens in Chicago really doesn’t change the -FACT- that Jay Cutler S-U-C-K-S!!!!!