Appearing in a clip for his wife’s television show, free agent quarterback Jay Cutler says that while he’s not 100% ready to hang up his cleats, he’s “probably” retired from the NFL, but allowed that he won’t know for sure until games begin in September.
Cutler, who turned 35 years old in April, has seemingly vacillated on the prospect of continuing his career, as he originally stated in December that he’d like to find another NFL job for 2018. More recently, however, reports emerged that Cutler was expected to retire in order to begin a reality TV show — indeed, the one linked above — with his wife.
With plenty of money in the bank following a 12-year pro career, Cutler doesn’t need another salary. And realistically, it’s unlikely any club would be willing to offer Cutler much in terms of financials or a serious opportunity to play. While a summer quarterback injury could lead a needy team to reach out to Cutler, his dismal performance with the Dolphins in 2017 shouldn’t open many doors.
Signed to one-year $10MM deal following an injury to Miami starter Ryan Tannehill, Cutler started 14 games for the Dolphins while completing 62% of his passes for 2,666 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. Cutler’s underlying numbers gave a clearer picture of his poor campaign, as he 25th in adjusted net yards per attempt, 28th in Total QBR, and 35th among 39 qualifiers in Pro Football Focus‘ quarterback grades.
Cutler could pursue another avenue within the NFL by taking on a broadcasting role, something he was slated do in 2017 before the Dolphins came calling. He’d already announced his retirement last May and had signed on to join FOX’s NFL team, where he was to enter a three-man booth alongside play-by-play man Kevin Burkhardt and fellow color commentator Charles Davis.
How did Cutler get someone as hot as KC
Money
With about $80 million in the bank I’d say he can have whoever he wants
and by probably that means unless someone is as stupid as the dolphins to pay him more than the $5 he is worth.
“Probably.” The answer he gave himself when he wondered if he could complete a throw into coverage.
Triple team? Window.
Women got the power…..
We’re using a trailer or sneak peak from his wife’s reality show to make this assumption? Great.
What does he do all day…he plays in the NFL and makes a lot of money so you can live the life you’ve become accustomed to.