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Damn straight, Fales better keep that arm warm...he'll be starting in no time
When all else Fales?
Damn straight, Fales better keep that arm warm...he'll be starting in no time
Yeah, but that kind of crap was what got Cutler labeled as a sourpuss and the most hated athlete in sports, etc. You can't always say what you're thinking, especially not to the sports media.Eh, I think he's pretty funny actually.
Atheltes get asked some stupid shit, maybe it's douchey but I think it's great when guys have the balls to get sarcastic. At least Cutler's interesting.
Yeah, but that kind of crap was what got Cutler labeled as a sourpuss and the most hated athlete in sports, etc. You can't always say what you're thinking, especially not to the sports media.
Yeah but it just shows he doesn't give a shit about the media, which he shouldn't. good on him
I honestly don't care either way, it's the offseason so there isn't much to talk about...I just think it is funny and hypocritical when someone starts a thread that criticizes Cutler and that poster gets put through the ringer because of it, but then a thread like this pops up which is basically accomplishing the same thing only on the other end of the spectrum. I guess my point is, the board as a whole should do better about posting topics in the offseason that will generate discussion and worry less about whether someone is trying to troll.
Heck, go back and watch Trestman's speech to the Illini. He talks about how in the long run, the people who are the nice, who can recognize the contributions of others to their cause, who encourage others to do their best while doing the best themselves, are the ones who go the furthest. Cutler's change in attitude had to happen.
[video=youtube;jpXK99lgENE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpXK99lgENE[/video]
I just find it kind of weird how adults (at least I think most here are) even have an interest in his offf the field antics and mannerisms. It isn't like he is a star in the league or something like that. The rest of the world doesn't have an interest in this type of stuff. They see him as someone who has a great arm, and chokes in big games, and is injury prone. That is about it.
He is not one of the better at his position on our team or in the league. Forte is, Marshall and Jeffery are, Kyle Long will be, Tillman was, Urlacher was. These are the type of people that normally get this type of attention, the stick outs. I have never understood the crazy love that some have for him.
He's the best at his position that this team has ever seen, and the Chicago Bears have a very long history.
He's the best at his position that this team has ever seen
He's a way above average qb who was consistenly hampered year after year when traded to the Bears; dealing with the never ending cycle of offensive coordinators who flopped and never to return at that coaching position(See: Mike Mccartthy- Bad qb/team in SF, but got head coaching gig), Recievers who flopped before cominig to Chicago(Roy Williams, Devin Hester, Devin A- all had their chance as #1's nad never caught on to another team) and one of the most embaressing and pathetic offensive lines I have ever seen play professional football. 7 sacks in a half. 7 sacks in a game. It wasn't Cutler. It was that line. Hence why NONE of those linemen during the Lovie years have gone onto have a successful starting career after leaving Chicago. Before his injury he was on pace for over 30 touchdowns, and was getting talk of NFL MVP. Does that amtter much? No. But when in contrast that everyone was seeing that Cutler finally had weapons and an offense to work with and along with actually playing in the same system; the sky is the limit for that guy.I just ind it kind of weird how adults (at least I think most here are) even have an interest in his offf the field antics and mannerisms. It isn't like he is a star in the league or something like that. The rest of the world doesn't have an interest in this type of stuff. They see him as someone who has a great arm, and chokes in big games, and is injury prone. That is about it.
He is not one of the better at his position on our team or in the league. Forte is, Marshall and Jeffery are, Kyle Long will be, Tillman was, Urlacher was. These are the type of people that normally get this type of attention, the stick outs. I have never understood the crazy love that some have for him.
I go to Nashville all the time and frequent Vanderbilt for good food and bars that are away from the tourist trap of Broadway, quite often if someone notices my Bears hat and they are a local, they'll chime in on Cutler. All of them have said he's an extremely nice guy and willing to take a picture with you, but just like anyone else, when you are out to dinner with your wife and some drunk moron is dinnerbombing you while you relax, you'll get irritated. Noone down there had anything bad to say about him. Said he's friendly nice and quiet.I am sorry but I love Cutlers attitude. Its obvious he's very sarcastic by nature, and likes to fire back at dumb questions with dumb answers. If you listen to his radio show you can tell he aint a bad dude, he just aint a big fan of doing internviews and dealing with the media. Reminds me of Urlacher. The guy seems cool but he just comes off as a total douche when doing interviews. Not everyone wants to be a media darling and I can respect that.
The only arguement on the other side I agree with is its part of thier job, comes with the territory, so you dont need to be a total A-holel about it. That was territory I felt Lovie entered there toward the end of his tenure, he was just an A-hole during media sessions, at least with the local media.
He's the best at his position that this team has ever seen, and the Chicago Bears have a very long history.
He's a way above average qb who was consistenly hampered year after year when traded to the Bears; dealing with the never ending cycle of offensive coordinators who flopped and never to return at that coaching position(See: Mike Mccartthy- Bad qb/team in SF, but got head coaching gig), Recievers who flopped before cominig to Chicago(Roy Williams, Devin Hester, Devin A- all had their chance as #1's nad never caught on to another team) and one of the most embaressing and pathetic offensive lines I have ever seen play professional football. 7 sacks in a half. 7 sacks in a game. It wasn't Cutler. It was that line. Hence why NONE of those linemen during the Lovie years have gone onto have a successful starting career after leaving Chicago. Before his injury he was on pace for over 30 touchdowns, and was getting talk of NFL MVP. Does that amtter much? No. But when in contrast that everyone was seeing that Cutler finally had weapons and an offense to work with and along with actually playing in the same system; the sky is the limit for that guy.
Noone doubts his talent. I sure as hell don't. I don't think he's injury prone at all. Chad Pennington? Injury prone. Jay Cutler being sacked 57 times and who the hell knows how many hits, trying to walk off a concussion and tearing a groin? Not injury prone.
He was a pro bowl quarterback that was considered the new upcoming star QB in the league before being shipped here in Chicago and dealt with complete and utter shit for years under Lovie and Angelo, who believed Cutler can make Devin Hester run the right routs, Roy Williams to give a shit and Jonny Knox into more than one trick pony. All of that has failed. Lovies failure and stubborness was his downfall and I for one am thrilled he's gone. Finally Cutler sees potential and a challeneg working with Trest who gives him a coach who has his back, but also one he enjoyes working with. After the Mike Tices and Ron Turners. Can you blame him for being pissed off? I would be too.
All the hate will be settled down this year, I believe that 100% and you can quote me.
Indeed. It's a sad reflection of our QB history that the guy who is currently around 15th-20th in the league is the best we've ever had (or at least, the best we've had in the modera era, certainly).
I think it's fine if people want to like Cutler and find him amusing, but the whole "don't care" thing with the sarcasm and attitude, this is all part of the negative side of Cutler, and fits perfectly with the narrative of a player who never seemed to bother about getting better, and whose performances never HAVE gotten better.
Bottom line - it's fine if you want to enjoy that aspect of Cutler, and it's fine if you want to be the guy who takes football seriously and hates on people who criticize Cutler, but you can't be both. To celebrate Cutler's brat side is to celebrate failure for the team you claim to be a fan of. There's no getting around that.
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