Even though proposed trades involving Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler fell through on Saturday, Cutler still believes the team is trying to trade him and that he will play elsewhere in 2009.Cutler told Mike Klis of the Denver Post that he enjoyed his time with the Broncos but believes the new regime in Denver -- led by head coach Josh McDaniels -- has decided to move on without him.
Says Cutler:
"My understanding at this point is they're trying to trade me," Cutler said this afternoon. "We'll see where I end up at. I liked it here, I liked playing with these guys but obviously they're not going to let me have that opportunity. ... I'm upset. I mean I'm really shocked at this point. ... I've heard I'm still on the trading block."McDaniels, however, says Cutler's perception is incorrect:
"We don't want to trade Jay. We never did. He's our quarterback. We're excited about this season. And excited about what we're doing here in free agency to improve our team."If McDaniels is telling the truth, he's seriously botched the early stages of his relationship with Cutler, and he needs to rectify it now. And if McDaniels is lying, that's even worse.
Meanwhile, Cutler predicts that the rest of the Broncos will be furious about this development, saying, "There's going to be a lot of problems if they try to trade me."
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
3-01-2009 @ 7:25AM
Redskins0492 said...
Cutler is a pro bowl QB. Why are they trying to trade him?
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3-01-2009 @ 10:22PM
mooseonahill2 said...
this is bad in every area . cutler is still young and is already at a probowl level . if he has a bad start to the season and finishes even worse , the excuse " they dont want me here anyway " will surface . denver looks like the seasons biggest loosers now . cutler will play for them because they just shot themselves in the foot . i'd love if the redskins became a player in this . !
3-01-2009 @ 7:27AM
gamericanlover said...
Jay is Upset about possibly being traded. Well Jay, I think you play for an organzation of professional sports. And I think that maybe they run this team like a business. So having said that, There may be only 3, 4, or five guys in this league that may not be traded at any time in thier career. It's part of what you do, and they will not keep you around if it's not in thier best intrest.
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3-01-2009 @ 7:37AM
kinkboy1121 said...
Jay.... Josh and Pioli are from a cheating organization..... Belicheat thinks he's running three franchises now, and he told McDaniels that as long as you are the QB in Denver, Josh will not win.... they referred to you as a soft qb and an interception king.... your toast in Denver.... you have 1 move demand a trade, or get use to riding the bench and removing cedar from your cheeks.... those Belicheat tree roots are losers, aren't they Jay? a good lil girl like you losing your starting position to new punk head coach barely over 30.... you must be fuming............
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3-01-2009 @ 7:52AM
flip33732 said...
At first I could not understand why Rivers and the Chargers were calling Cutler a Punk. Now I understand.This is a business grow up.
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3-01-2009 @ 8:56AM
fish said...
Trading Jay Cutler would be one of the worst ideas in the world. He's a top five quarterback--if not now, then he soon will be. If you are going to trade him, a) you're an idiot, b) don't keep him in the dark on it. And Jay, if they say they're not going to trade you, that probably means they're not gonna trade you, and you only have the right to call them douchebags if they actually DO trade you.
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3-01-2009 @ 9:18AM
fritzmimi2 said...
What is Josh doing,Jay is great quarterback, better the Matt C. Can't bring all your Pat's here doesn't work. I'm big Redskin fan, and big Jay Cutler fan.
Get real Josh, you made a big mistake.
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3-01-2009 @ 9:54AM
Hazard1523 said...
Im a huge redskins fan as well and i hope Snyder doesnt get wind of this. hes not above trading a good player straight up for another player in return i.e. Champ Bailey for Clinton Portis, Laverneus Coles for Santana Moss. I dont think i wanna see Jason Campbell for Jay Cutler. Cambell is entering last year of contract and Redskins still havent committed 2 him as a long term solution. And Cutler could be a better fit in Jim Zorns offense. Although both trades above have worked out more for us, i still dont think i wanna see this. thoughts?-Haz
3-01-2009 @ 9:57AM
yamahawatercraft said...
kinkboy1121 you are a PATRIOT HATER & a IDIOT with those comments
The Bronco's did not call any team according to all the sports channel's Team's CALLED the Bronco's Proposing trade's for Jay Cutler. Every team will listen to a trade proposal it is there business and sometimes best interest .
Now Cutler showed his true colors bye saying """ "There's going to be a lot of problems if they try to trade me."
he is a player on a team he does not own that team he is a piece of a puzzle. anyone who threatens a team like that is out for him self and not a team player after that comment I will trade the PUNK I did not agree with the CHARGERS when they kept saying he was a PUNK now I believe it .
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3-01-2009 @ 10:28AM
elysianfields08 said...
wonder boy will be a bronco next year . He isnt going anywhere
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3-01-2009 @ 10:41AM
Kelvin A. Cash said...
Hazard1523 imma skins fan as well and we KNOWWWWW how Snyder is.. If he's willing to trade Campbell i'm all for it..To me Campbell just doesnt fit he's too sporadic either he's off or on, and he worries too much..You need a QB that not afraid to throw the ball ints are a part of the game get out there and make plays, and i feel Cutler is a better QB than Jason. He' more accurate and the power is almost the same so you're not really losing with that trade. WE need a QB we can believe in Jason is not it. There is a reason why they haven't resigned him or worked on a long-term deal he hasnt shown us anything. I'm PRO-Cutler lol. Hazard1523 u made a good topic
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3-01-2009 @ 11:07AM
captmez said...
I dont believe Denver will trade Cutler Denver finally got some missing pieces on offense they need to be a contender People calling Cutler a punk is stupid I guess people havent seen that punk/cry baby Rivers play Denver will resolve this and Cutler will have a great year
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3-01-2009 @ 11:42AM
kinkboy1121 said...
Jay DCutler will be released if he isn't traded.... all the respectable news outlets are reporting that the new punk coach Josh McDaniels thinks he's soft.... his career in denver is toast baby... to yamahawwater idiot.... youre a punk from Boston and you suck eggs and onions punk boy.... Belicheat was caught red handed.... how did it feel going 16-0 and getting no trophy to show for a perfect season.... if that isn't the biggest choke on record in sports what is buddy?
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3-01-2009 @ 11:46AM
dgeek said...
Memo to: Jay Cutler
From: the fans
Re: - GROW UP
You are in the best situation for you to be successful. This was a not-so-subtle message from the powers that be to GROW UP. Act like a professional and they will treat you like a professional. You will have more success with the players they are putting together now, and have a defense that can stop people, then you can imagine. Cowboy up and do your part. Be a leader, set a high standard and work hard. The other players will fall in line if you stand up and say "follow me." The NFL success that you seek is coming - don't fear that success. Embrace what you have to do to achieve it.......
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3-01-2009 @ 2:01PM
twogolfcats said...
I , for one wouldn"t miss Cutler AT ALL!!!!! He is a jerk! he is NOT a team player,and thinks he is better than he is---- The Denver sports writers are COMPLETE and TOTAL Hippocrites -- They constantly speak from BOTH sides of their mouths-- They CHANGE their opinions more frequently than Madonna changes her Maxi-Pads!!! The Broncos need a new start with a NEW QB!!!!
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3-01-2009 @ 2:11PM
nexxtlevell said...
I HOPE NOT!! :(
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3-01-2009 @ 3:49PM
yamahawatercraft said...
kinkboy1121 shows how much of a idiot you are i am not from boston i live in tampa florida for all you know and the biggest CHOKE IN SPORTS HISTORY IS THE 2004 NEW YORK YANKEES WITH 3 GAMES TO 0 AND LOST THE SERIES TO BOSTON RED SOX 4 TO 3 THE PATRIOTS LOST TEH SB SO WHAT THE CATCH BY TYREE WAS THE LUCKIEST CATCH IN THE HISTORY OF THE NFL SO WHAT THEY LOST THE GAME
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3-01-2009 @ 3:55PM
lazyindiankid4 said...
wow people...if jay cutler gets traded...PLS come here to the Redskins!! JC is a decent QB which isnt suceeding because of our inconsistent O-line and our decent running game. I would be more than happy to accept Jay cutler here in Washington.
Hail to the Redskins!
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3-01-2009 @ 4:01PM
Marty Martinez said...
Jay Cutler is not the savior for the Broncos. Mike Shanahan made a mistake... he replaced Jake Plummer (at the time 7-4) fresh of an AFC championship appearance, and inserted Cutler.. Well Cutler finished 2-3 missed the playoffs, last year was no better, and we all know of this years collapse. Cutler is simply NOT A WINNER. Good luck elsewhere Cutler - btw - did you see how crappy he looked at the pro-bowl? no one to blame there - those were the games best receivers.......
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3-01-2009 @ 6:00PM
lazyindiankid4 said...
wow are u kidding me? If Jay Cutler came to us (Redskins)we would be one of the elite teams in the NFl. Now alot of people would laugh at that statement, but look at our statistics. 4th in D, in the top 15 in Special teams, and if you give us Cutler we would be in the top 10 in Offense. Look at his stats and etc, he is defenatly an elite QB.Denvers defense is TERRIBLE so thats y u guys dont get anywhere. Just to let u kno, your comment was big bull.Cutler can come here in Washington anytime he wants, we would welcome him with our hands open. Enough said,
Hail to the redskins!!