Cutler/McDaniels Soap Opera Continues

Things don't appear to be going well in Denver. The Broncos have a dynamic new head coach in Josh McDaniels, and they thought they had a top young quarterback in Jay Cutler.

Unfortunately, Cutler and McDaniels don't seem to be getting along all that well. Cutler was steamed when he found out the Broncos tried to trade him, and was probably even more steamed when he found out the Broncos were planning on keeping him.

Only this week did Cutler and McDaniels finally speak. The two, along with Denver owner Pat Bowlen, took part in a conference call Monday, according to CBS4-TV in Denver.

According to the television report, not much was resolved.

Sources close to the situation tell CBS4 Sports that the tone of the dicussion was not exactly "make nice" as might have been expected. We're told McDaniels made it clear to the quarterback how the team will be run, and how Cutler was expected to fit into that plan. McDaniels reiterated the Broncos position that they have no intention of trading Cutler, but he also made it clear that all players are being constantly evaluated and could be traded if management thinks it will make the team better.

The station also reports that Bowlen tried twice to reach out to Cutler by telephone, but both of his calls went unreturned.

I love how McDaniels makes it clear to Cutler that the team has no intention of trading him, but they could trade him anyway. The team does hold all the leverage, as Cutler can only show up and do his job. Anything he does to try to force a trade is only going to hurt his value in the long run.

So much for McDaniels getting off to a smooth start as head coach. It's never good when the offensive guru head coach feuds with the quarterback before they've even had a practice together.

(Pat on the butt: PFT)

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

3-10-2009 @ 9:48PM

lazyindiankid4 said...

wow, mcdaniels is a dumbass..(a message to Jay Cutler) "COME TO WASHINGTON! we wont be as stupid as mcdaniels!"

3-10-2009 @ 10:30PM

buddzkmk420 said...

I agree, Jay Cutler is a great up and coming QB and the Broncos would be STUPID to let him go. How long have they been looking for a replacement for John Elway? And they finally found one in Cutler. I just hope they don't destroy what they've worked so hard to build.......

3-10-2009 @ 11:22PM

Redskins0492 said...

You have Patrick Ramsey, so give us Jay Cutler. Sounds like a fair trade to me.

3-11-2009 @ 10:37AM

har_ruach said...

The DENVER BRONCOS NEED A NEW OWNER... Pat Bowlen has turned his back so many times... He has looked the other way so often... WHERE IS HIS SPINE? It's time for all Bronco fans to rise up... Bowlen has had a free ride and made millions off fans and tax payers a like.

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3-10-2009 @ 11:32PM

Adam said...

Yeah, I'll take Cutler to the Skins, but he should really get over it at this point.

3-10-2009 @ 11:45PM

blazenice said...

Why doesn't Bowlen come out in the press and take a side instead of staying quiet. I wonder if he is regretting hiring McDaniels now. I was okay with Shanny being fired because the team was not improving overall as a team. Who are they going to get to replace Cutler if he is not on the team? Chris Simms?? Give me a break. Cutler is not Elway and there is not going to be another Elway so the fans and media need to quit trying to make someone him. Cutler is a pro bowl qb and lead an explosive defense. I think McDaniels has a control and anger issue if he is a supposed stud offensive coordinator being a head coach but thinks messing with a top offense is smart to do. Looks like another year of missing the playoffs. I think Bowlen owes us fans something on this one.