"Ball's fully in Cutler's hands now"

**JustAnotherBearsFan99** · 07-11-2012, 09:57 PM

This is on the ESPN Chicago site now:

LINK to "Cutler satisfied with Jaws' ranking" by Michael C. Wright

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler called his standing among others at his position “fair,” on Wednesday when informed that ESPN NFL analyst Ron Jaworski listed him at No. 8 on his Quarterback Countdown series.

“I’ve always liked Jaws, actually. I think he’s very fair,” Cutler said on ESPN 1000’s “Waddle & Silvy Show”. “Yeah, I think it’s fair. I think we’ve got a lot of guys around me and I think that’s what makes a lot of quarterbacks: the guys around you. You can’t do it by yourself. The more talent you have around me, the better off you’re gonna be.”

Here’s a sampling of what Jaworski said in assessing Cutler’s ranking:

“Physically, Cutler is as talented as any quarterback in the NFL. He’s a power thrower with good accuracy. He has deceptive athleticism and movement. Not many bring the skill that Cutler has. …

"Cutler is a big-time arm talent. One part of his game that I really like is his ability to step up in the pocket and drive the ball at the intermediate and deeper levels. He's an aggressive and confident downfield thrower. There's no hesitation at all. He turns it loose. He intuitively understands the NFL passing game. He knows when you get man coverage it’s on the receivers to win. Cutler's going to throw the ball.

"Cutler has shown he can take over games. He did that against the Eagles on Monday Night last year. I remember it very well. When he went down after the Bears' 10th game, the offense crumbled. …

"A couple of things about Cutler that still need to be addressed. His ball location can be a little erratic at times, and his red-zone efficiency must improve. Last season was his best in four years. He did not throw a red zone interception, but in the three previous seasons Cutler threw 13. That is not acceptable.

"Overall, I'm absolutely wowed by Cutler's ability to throw the football, even going back to his college career at Vanderbilt. Sure, he's exhibited some inconsistency in his six years in the NFL. He must clean up some poor decision-making tendencies. Of course he has to do that. But, if he can he will move into my top five."

**The Benjamin** · 07-12-2012, 04:33 AM

Just noticed something, completely OT....

The headline writer needs to go back to basic English class I believe.... the ball does not have possession of anything.

**Riczaj01** · 07-12-2012, 06:49 AM

Editor too for that matter. But then again journalism in this country has gone to complete shit, so no suprise they don't care that they butcher the English language while they're at it.

**nerrad** · 07-12-2012, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by Riczaj01

Editor too for that matter. But then again journalism in this country has gone to complete shit, so no suprise they don't care that they butcher the English language while they're at it.

no one cares anymore. its pretty sad.

**nerrad** · 07-12-2012, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by BigBadPapaBear

I want to see a full season of that. Let's see it carry over to this year in actual games.

I still dont get the whole "oh that Cutler guy is no leader". Hes only been playing with guys slightly better than anyone on this forum for years. WAs he his first year? no. but from 2010 on hes gotten more and more like that. 2011 from the start, he was that guy and still is. He doesnt have to prove anything to me to know that hes a leader.

**4DaBERS** · 07-12-2012, 09:16 AM

I like Brad Biggs, but the absence of one glaring hole in the subject matter is even worse than the grammatical glitch. Brad suggests that Cutler has been given everything he could possibly want to succeed and he makes that point several times. In my opinion, he is still missing the MOST OBVIOUS tool that any QB needs...BRAD, THE MAN NEEDS A COMPETENT OFFENSIVE LINE!!!

I'm not even asking for a "GOOD" o-line, just "AVERAGE". I'm asking for a left tackle that does not grade out as "THE WORST IN THE ENTIRE LEAGUE". To suggest that Cutler has all the tools he needs and that it's all on his shoulders when the Bears have not addressed an O-Line that has been one of the league leaders in sacks allowed over the past several years is disingenuous, and short sighted. The O-Line COULD improve, and I certainly hope they will, but just because we' are getting rid of the 7-step drop does not automatically cure poor protection.

I ask my esteemed peers here, which is more important to a QB, an offensive coordinator or an O-LIne that can keep him upright? Which is more important, a QB coach/passing coordinator or an O-Line that he can trust. To the first two, I think the question is obvious, but the next one is opinion; which is more important, the QB joining with his favorite receiver or an O-Line that can consistently keep 280 Lbs DE's from sandwiching him from both sides? I like Marshall, but in my opinion the O-Line is still given a slight edge.

**Blue Horse-shoe** · 07-13-2012, 11:45 PM

http://youtu.be/inNZJTaeES8

When was the last time you ever saw ESPN spend 8:47 talking about any Bears draft pick . Never. And look at who picked him as the best QB in this draft - the 2 ex pro QB's. Nuff said.

**BigBadPapaBear** · 07-14-2012, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by nerrad

I still dont get the whole "oh that Cutler guy is no leader". Hes only been playing with guys slightly better than anyone on this forum for years. WAs he his first year? no. but from 2010 on hes gotten more and more like that. 2011 from the start, he was that guy and still is. He doesnt have to prove anything to me to know that hes a leader.

Well you better get it jack or it ain't gonna end well for you Skip.

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