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Jay Cutler | Quarterback

Team: Chicago Bears
Age / DOB:  (30) / 4/29/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 220
College: Vanderbilt
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Bears quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh said Jay Cutler is "borderline football brilliant."
Cavanaugh made the assertion after watching film and overseeing four offseason workouts. It's high praise from a guy who has worked with Randall Cunningham, Joe Flacco and Phil Simms. Cutler projects to take a step forward in 2013 based on coaching alone. The improved offensive line and addition of Martellus Bennett are icing on the cake. May 14 - 12:59 PM
Source: Chicago Tribune

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Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

Jay Cutler reiterated that the Bears have made pass protection a "point of emphasis."

Cutler has been sacked a scary 148 times in 56 career games as a Bear. New coach Marc Trestman is out to change that, and the organization is on board. They signed free agent left tackle Jermon Bushrod to a $35M contract and spent the No. 20 overall pick on Oregon G Kyle Long. Cutler's fantasy arrow as a QB2 continues to point up after finishing last year as the No. 23 player at his position.
Source: ESPN Chicago
May 1 - 10:16 AM
Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

Jay Cutler reiterated Tuesday that he is not expecting a contract extension.

Cutler is entering the final year of the five-year, $49.7M deal he signed back in 2009. He's going to try to pull a Joe Flacco. "You've got to win games to earn those contracts. ... So we'll play it out and see how it goes," he said. Cutler does have a better chance for success this season as new offensive-minded head coach Marc Trestman places a greater emphasis on pass protection. Cutler has taken a mind-blowing 148 sacks in 56 games as a Bear.
Source: ESPN Chicago
Apr 17 - 10:39 AM
Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

Jay Cutler says the Bears are going to "protect the quarterback and get rid of ball fast as we can" this season.

"We don’t want to hold the ball. We don’t want to sit in the pocket for long periods of time," Cutler said. "Obviously there are going to be plays where we’re going to have to sit in there and deliver it. But for most part, we want it gone." Cutler also said he isn't concerned about entering the final year of his contract without an extension. "You’ve got to win games to earn those contracts. We’ll play it out and see how it goes."
Source: Mike C. Wright on Twitter
Apr 16 - 5:01 PM
Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

Bears coach Marc Trestman acknowledged that Jay Cutler's inconsistent mechanics are an issue.

The old Bears seemed content to let Cutler coast. The new, introspective Bears are concerned with internal evaluation, which is often the tell-tale sign of a successful football franchise. "He has the ability to have precision mechanics, high-level mechanics," Trestman said of Cutler. "At times, he has them. And at times, he doesn't. ... Jay has the ability and the skill set to be very, very good at the mechanics all the time. And that's what you strive for."
Source: Chicago Sun Times
Mar 22 - 1:25 PM
Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

Jay Cutler said Wednesday he is not expecting a contract extension before the season.

Similar to Joe Flacco last season, Cutler will be a lame-duck quarterback. "I think that's probably the way we're headed," he said. "We haven't really talked about anything. ... We're upgrading in certain positions and I don't think we're really in position to do my deal." Cutler is unlikely to step up and lead the Bears on a Super Bowl run a la Flacco, but his outlook for 2013 has improved. Jermon Bushrod is an upgrade at left tackle and Martellus Bennett can be a weapon in the pass game.
Source: ESPN Chicago
Mar 13 - 11:33 AM
Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

The Bears have not approached QB Jay Cutler about a contract extension.

Cutler is owed $8.47 million in the final season of a five-year pact. It wouldn't be in the team's best interest in paying Cutler right now, anyway, since they haven't seen him in new head coach Marc Trestman's offense.
Source: NFL.com
Feb 21 - 1:42 PM
Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

ESPN's Steve Young -- whose offensive coordinator in 1995 and 1996 was new Bears coach Marc Trestman -- believes Jay Cutler is capable of achieving "greatness" under Trestman's tutelage.

Young led the NFL in completion rate in both years under Trestman, compiling a 34:17 TD-to-INT ratio and 17-6 record with seven more touchdowns rushing. "He'll emerge as a much more disciplined quarterback," Young predicted of Cutler. "He's already good, and he'll be great. ... If you run (the offense) right they'll be shocked how much easier it is. How much more room there is to run."
Source: ESPN Chicago
Feb 1 - 4:50 PM
Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

New Bears coach Marc Trestman plans to put Jay Cutler's athleticism to use in his offense.

"We were in the pistol and the gun and we did run the read-zone," Trestman said of his CFL offenses. "... Some of those nuances that the teams are doing down here, we’ve done up there. Jay has the ability to get outside the pocket and make plays and throw the football and we’ll certainly incorporate that." Trestman added that his 2002 Raiders offense was "a no-huddle team" with Rich Gannon at the controls. The Trestman hire is easy to like for Cutler's fantasy outlook.
Source: Sports Radio Interviews
Jan 18 - 10:14 AM
Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

Jay Cutler completed 18-of-31 passes for 257 yards and a touchdown in Week 17, keeping the Bears' season alive with a 26-24 win over the Lions.

Chicago can now clinch a playoff berth with a Vikings loss to the Packers. Cutler didn't make it easy. He flat out dropped the football for a fumble in the first quarter, and had major issues connecting with Brandon Marshall. He made plays when he had to, however, the biggest of which was a 19-yard scramble with the Bears facing a 3rd-and-3 from their own 47-yard line with 3:28 remaining. Cutler also finally unearthed his No. 2 and 3 receivers, finding Alshon Jeffery and Earl Bennett for a combined line of 10/151/1. That could be a major development for a Bears offense that's been in total disarray for much of the season if they can manage to sneak into the postseason.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 04:12:00 PM
Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

Jay Cutler completed 12-of-26 passes for 146 yards and a touchdown as the Bears downed the Cardinals in Week 16.

He only took one sack, but was running around and away from pass rushers -- particularly Calais Campbell -- for much of the contest. Cutler actually started 1-of-11 for 30 yards, locking into Brandon Marshall who was well covered by Patrick Peterson. Cutler then began to target Alshon Jeffery and Earl Bennett, and Marshall began to come open. The Bears face another must-win situation when they travel to Ford Field in Week 17.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 08:11:00 PM
Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

Jay Cutler is not on the Week 16 injury report.

Cutler battled neck and knee issues last week, and he acknowledged after Sunday's loss to the Packers that he still isn't 100 percent. The quarterback even said that he told back-up Jason Campbell "to be ready." Cutler is good to go, though. He and the Bears have lost three straight and are heading to 5-9 Arizona this week. The Cardinals have allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks through Week 15.
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 10:34:00 PM
Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

Jay Cutler (neck, knee) acknowledged after Sunday's loss to the Packers that he's not 100 percent.

"Yeah, I'm not 100 percent -- I know that," Cutler said. "No one is. We're just going to have to take it day by day." Cutler had his neck examined during Sunday's game, and it momentarily appeared as if backup Jason Campbell would enter. "You know, I keep getting something in my neck," Cutler added. "I just told Jason Campbell to be ready, because I don't know what's going to happen."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 11:34:00 PM
Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

Jay Cutler completed 12-of-21 passes for 136 yards, one touchdown, and one interception versus the Packers in Week 15.

The interception led directly to a James Jones touchdown just before halftime, although it may have been Devin Hester's fault. The Packers did a nice job of taking Brandon Marshall away in the second half, forcing Cutler to target Alshon Jeffery to the tune of a trio of offensive pass interference penalties and several missed opportunities for big plays. Cutler won't be a fantasy option against Arizona's shut-down pass defense in Week 16.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 06:03:00 PM
Jay Cutler - QB - Bears

Jay Cutler (knee, neck) was upgraded to "full" in Friday's practice, and is officially probable for Week 15.

Cutler is going to trudge through his sore neck and twisted knee Sunday, but at less than 100 percent against a Packers defense that's long had his number, he's a low-end QB2 for the second week of the fantasy playoffs.
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 06:47:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Jay Cutler
2Josh McCown
3Matt Blanchard
RB1Matt Forte
2Michael Bush
3Armando Allen
4Harvey Unga
5Michael Ford
GLB1Michael Bush
2Matt Forte
3RB1Matt Forte
2Michael Bush
FB1Evan Rodriguez
WR11Brandon Marshall
2Earl Bennett
3Eric Weems
4Joseph Anderson
5Brittan Golden
WR21Alshon Jeffery
2Marquess Wilson
3Devin Hester
4Dale Moss
5Terrence Toliver
WR31Earl Bennett
TE1Martellus Bennett
2Kyle Adams
3Steve Maneri
4Brody Eldridge
5Fendi Onobun
K1Robbie Gould
2Austin Signor