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I know right, not only that, but Jared Allen and Lance Briggs will both be extended. Also, with Clausen, I believe he is the 6th QB to start since Cutler started every game in 2009 (Cutler, McCown, Campbell, Hanie, Collins, Clausen); 9th since Rex started every game in 2006 (+Rex, Griese, Orton); 22nd since Kramer in 1995, and 32nd since we last won the Super Bowl in 85/86. In stark contrast, NE has had 1 QB start every game since 2009, 2 since 2002 (Brady/Cassel), 3 since 1999 (Bledsoe), and 4 since 1994 (Zolak).

Teams that miss out on Mariota or Winston will be looking. HOU, STL, TEN, and WAS all could be in play. TB as well. HOU and STL are not drafting high enough to get one of the 2 premier QBs. I can't see how anyone would do it, but the coaching fiasco may make other teams believe Cutler didn't get a fair chance (almost started laughing as I wrote that).

This is based on the fact that we are playing the NFC and AFC West divisions and the last place teams in the NFC South and East. HOME DET (10-4) GB (10-4) MIN (6-8) ARZ (11-3) SF (7-7) DEN (11-3) OAK (2-12) WAS (3-11) AWAY DET (10-4) GB (10-4) MIN (6-8) STL (6-8) KC (8-6) SEA (10-4) SD (8-6) TB (2-12) 9 tough games, 4 winnable games, and 3 easier games. Looks like a brutal schedule as both West divisions are pretty tough. OAK has played tough and TB should be better in Lovie Year #2.

He also said:

New Orleans game was last one Cutler will ever play for the Bears. There is no way he comes back from this.

Now has anyone ever considered that his blood sugar levels could be affecting his play/decision making? Having first hand experience with Type 1 Diabetes, their blood sugar is always on their mind, and there are times where they are just "off". Lows cause shakiness, confusion, dizziness, etc. Just thought this was a interesting take on the situation as it is rarely discussed or mentioned in the media. Check out this article: http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/dia...type-1-diabetes

There are only 2 collegiate QBs that had a better season QBR than what Mariota has this year, Andrew Luck in 2010 and Russell Wilson in 2011. That is some pretty good company. He also has 3 seasons in the top #17 QBR since 2004. No other QB has even 2 seasons in the top 20. He has a TD-INT ratio of 101-12. Insane.

Wow

You could also do some fun drinking games so you don't remember the game afterwards: Drink once on any Bears penalty, every 3 and out on offense, and for every first down allowed on defense Drink twice for every missed tackle on defense, and when the opposing team scores Drink three times when Cutler gets sacked, throws an INT, or fumbles Drink four times if commentators say "unbelievable" "unacceptable" "wow" "I don't know" "terrible" "speechless" "loss for words" "bad" Drink five times for a blocked punt, FG, botched fake punt or onside kick, or a failed challenge

When looking at the teams that have a need at QB: NYJ, STL, TEN, TB, HOU, and possibly BUF. STL, HOU, and possibly BUF would fit that mold. They all have great defenses, and a varying amount of playmakers without a QB. With Mariota and Winston going early, you have to assume TEN, TB, or NYJ will take a QB. I don't think he would work in NYJ and TB would be odd with Lovie/McCown unless Lovie really liked him. So that leaves only TEN, which he does have some ties to playing for Vandy. A long shot would also be ARZ or SF (especially if Harbaugh goes). However, I don't know how teams can look at his entire body of work and not think he has always been at least part of the problem.

What do you call us right now? I think we are down right terrible and he has definitely not elevated anyone to anywhere. He needs an opportunistic defense to equalize his turnovers and to give him great field position. Without that, he basically sucks.

Why wait? Fire him now and make a statement to the fanbase. Put an interim coach (Hoke) in for a couple of games and evaluate players for next year. I would hire a new coaching staff, and let them make the decision on whether to keep or release Cutler. I would rather cut him and move on.

I am actually rooting for Buffalo now, a great defense, Orton at QB. If they can make it into the playoffs, they are going to be a tough out.

I was just posting those to show how off stats alone can be. Cutler has shown he has zero leadership traits and has lived up to and beyond his persona as a petulant little child. He can't read defenses, is not really that mobile, goes down like a cheap prostitute, and even his throws are not really accurate anymore. Basically he has zero traits of a franchise QB and one of the biggest contract busts of all-time. The sad part for us is he is now basically the franchise leader in every passing statistical category. After last night, I can't see how any team would be fooled into thinking they can fix him.

Some great numbers from Jay against some great defenses this year: - 27 more yards from his all-time high as a Bear, 360 from 4,000 yards - 66.1 Completion %, career high - 28 TD's, career high - 18 INTs, still 8 less than career high - 89.5 QB Rating, career high - 27 Turnovers, 3 less than career high

Due to SoS, if NYJ won out and we lost our last two, we would jump over them. However, WAS SoS is too low for us to pass. Right now it comes down to what ATL and NYG do. Hopefully they both can win at least one of their last two and we can lose out to jump them both into 7th. STL SoS basically ensures we will not fall below 11th. So right now 7th-11th is our range. 1. TB 2-12 (.467) 2. TEN 2-12 (.503) 3. JAX 2-12 (.538) 4. OAK 2-12 (.571) 5. WAS 3-11 (.469) 6. NYJ 3-11 - NE, @MIA (.536) 7. ATL 5-9 - @NO, CAR (.495) 8. NYG 5-9 - @STL, PHI (.505) 9. CHI 5-9 - DET, @MIN (.513) 10. CAR 5-8-1 - ATL, TB (.503) 11. MIN 6-8 - @MIA, CHI (.482) 12. STL 6-8 - NYG, @SEA (.536) With the 7th pick being the best we can get (realistically), and assuming Mariota, Winston, and Cooper come off in the top 5-6, that leaves us with a basically a top 5 pick from all the other positions (minus QB and WR).

Yeah, addressing S and LB in the first two rounds would be a great start.

Yeah, essentially, if we are not going after a QB in the first, then a top 10 pick will get a top 8 talent for all positions other than QB assuming Mariota and Winston go before we pick. That should leave a stud there at 10 or 11.

1. TB 2-12 2. TEN 2-12 3. JAX 2-12 4. OAK 2-12 5. WAS 3-11 6. NYJ 3-11 7. ATL 5-9 - @NO, CAR 8. NYG 5-9 - @STL, PHI 9. CHI 5-8 - NO, DET, @MIN 10. NO 5-8 - @CHI, ATL, TB 11. STL 6-8 - NYG, @SEA 12. MIN 6-8 - @MIA, CHI 13. HOU 7-7 - BAL, JAX 14. CLE 7-7 15. MIA 7-7 16. SF 7-7 We are still capable of getting all the way up to the 7th pick thanks to the Giants, but we would have to lose out and ATL would need to win at least one. The worst looks like it is still 12th. Realistically, 10th or 11th seems about right if you projected us winning 7 and beating MIN who would then swap with us.

https://twitter.com/adamjahns/status/543847552995454976 Looks like Pats and Chargers had interest.

I am not saying he is wrong about how he feels, but in his position as the Offensive Coordinator, you can't handle it like that. Being critical publicly is one thing, but doing it anonymously is pretty cowardly. This team already had problems and now you add coaching trust into the mix (if it already wasn't there). So yeah, I agree that if he wanted out, that this was probably a safe way to get out without being the bad guy. Now every player will question if he is even being truthful to them about anything. How is Kromer absolved from any of this? Because he leaked something about Cutler, audibles, and buyers remorse? To me it was more CYA than anything. There was absolutely nothing to gain from leaking anything to the media at this point. He needs to shoulder some of the blame for the offensive drop off as well, he is the OC.

Some classic tweets:

Why? He is the OC, and we have regressed as a team. The play calling, which he owns is horrible. Who knows, Trestman might have given Kromer more control over the offense and this is what we got. Who leaks something as anonymous then admits to doing it? Someone that was probably going to be outed. So in order to save face, you come out and admit it. Sounds weak to me. Zero accountability in this organization. He should be fired on the spot. Say it on the record or don't say it.

I wouldn't be surprised if he is gone before the end of the season. What a complete mess.

Interesting that we are 2-1 with a FB and 3-7 without one.