For that matter, Cutler was also proof that you still need to build around a franchise level qb. He had all the ability in the world, they spent those picks to get him, and then the Bears just focused on defense and paid lip service to actually building an offense around him. They traded away his favorite target in Olsen, made little investment in the offensive line (especially at tackle), and changed the offensive coordinator every offseason. Then somehow seemed bewildered why the offense never took off.
Thinking back to the Cutler years and the recently past Trubisky years and the offensive line, I now wonder: Is there a point during the interview process when McCaskey and Philips assure themselves that any potential GM will not make any worthwhile investment in offensive tackles before they will hire them?
