balta1701-A Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Link. Whole thing belongs here, Cutler interview/reading from SI for y'all. Almost every other star quarterback would have gotten the benefit of the doubt. But people couldn't wait to question Cutler. The irony was rich for a man who has never seen it as part of his job to be likable. Cutler had always figured that as long as he got up off his back, he didn't need to scratch anybody else's. Then people doubted his toughness because they didn't like him. "He might be arrogant, might be a little stubborn, he might not have good body language—say what you want," Clayton says. "But don't say he's not tough." The criticism "definitely bothered [me] some," says Cutler. "But I think with the media markets these days, and the competition in that market, papers are dying ... people are looking for stories." Never mind that the most vicious shots came from fellow players, not newspapers. That fact seems beside the point to Cutler. His image floated away from him, like a helium-filled balloon, a long time ago. Wherever it lands, it lands. It is 2011. Jay Cutler is rich and famous. He doesn't have to defend himself; he can have somebody do it for him. "We've said for a long time, Jay probably needs some kind of public-relations coach," Clayton says. But Cutler doesn't have one. Heck, Cutler could have somebody pay him to improve his image. He could ask an advertising executive to present his case, the way Nike did for LeBron James with the What should I do? campaign. But Cutler does not endorse products. His explanation: "I was in Denver, not a huge market, came to Chicago and haven't really [sought out] a lot of marketing opportunities because we haven't accomplished what I want to on the field yet. Until we get to the Super Bowl, win Super Bowls and are successful there, then I don't think it's right for me to go out there and venture into those other markets." Can we handle this? If sports have become an enormous entertainment vehicle for everybody involved, what do we make of a guy who won't participate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Thanks! I heard Waddle & Silvy talking about this on my drive in today. Link. Whole thing belongs here, Cutler interview/reading from SI for y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonej Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 That is refreshing that all this guy wants to do is go yo work do his job and go home. Thats how I feel. When I'm on vacation don't ask me about myjob. When my day is done its over. Now obviously no one is going tto syick a mic in my face and ask why I did my job the way I did today after I've had a tough onebut I can relate to just wnting to do what I do with no fuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingtwig Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 That is refreshing that all this guy wants to do is go yo work do his job and go home. Thats how I feel. When I'm on vacation don't ask me about myjob. When my day is done its over. Now obviously no one is going tto syick a mic in my face and ask why I did my job the way I did today after I've had a tough onebut I can relate to just wnting to do what I do with no fuss. AMEN. Couldn't have said it better myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daventry Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 That is refreshing that all this guy wants to do is go yo work do his job and go home. Thats how I feel. When I'm on vacation don't ask me about myjob. When my day is done its over. Now obviously no one is going tto syick a mic in my face and ask why I did my job the way I did today after I've had a tough onebut I can relate to just wnting to do what I do with no fuss. Good point, but Cutler is making millions of dollars and has equivalent responsibilities that go beyond the field whether he likes it or not. If he chooses to continue to do what he has been doing it will only limit his income and "success" in some way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerBear7 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Link. Whole thing belongs here, Cutler interview/reading from SI for y'all. The part about how Jay would not let his HS Coach's mental games get to him as he was smart enough not to give the coach the satisfaction of getting a response is actually quite brilliant and a mature way to respond. This reminds me of something my dad once told me when I was a kid; he said if someone was annoying you do not let them know it bothers you cause then they will never stop. When you ignore them you have the power and they will quickly refocus their efforts elsewhere. Well that is a lesson that Jay probably was taught from his parents and think it works. It actually really pisses of the people who are trying to get a reaction but can't which is great! This may very well explain why Jay get under his critics skin so much. He's not aloof he just not going to give those people the time of time and that really gets them going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 A little more insight to Jays thinking: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/08/11/cut...ames-last-year/ Gotta admire how someone in his position can take on the brunt of fault, as the Offensive leader and realize the great potential. He is right, all they can do is go up. Im glad to hear/ see that he has his head screwed on tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonej Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 A little more insight to Jays thinking: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/08/11/cut...ames-last-year/ Gotta admire how someone in his position can take on the brunt of fault, as the Offensive leader and realize the great potential. He is right, all they can do is go up. Im glad to hear/ see that he has his head screwed on tight. Griz his comments sounds like he has assumed the leadership of the offense well.He is also saying all the right things from the team standpoint and for the organization. I also like how he hasn't given much thought to MJDs tweeting about him while MJD is doing a lot of explaining about his comments on Cutler.Honestly the more he tries to explain himself the more you realize he should never speak in public without someone writing down what he should say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hochuli 3:16 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Good point, but Cutler is making millions of dollars and has equivalent responsibilities that go beyond the field whether he likes it or not. If he chooses to continue to do what he has been doing it will only limit his income and "success" in some way. His responsibilities DO go beyond the field. He donates the money he makes off his official gear on his website to diabetes, he makes trips to hospitals at Christmas, and he went to Kenya this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Exactly! And by the way, he doesn't have to do all that. All he has to do is come ready to play football and play well. Which, given all else, he has. He can be better, but he looks to be working on that too. His responsibilities DO go beyond the field. He donates the money he makes off his official gear on his website to diabetes, he makes trips to hospitals at Christmas, and he went to Kenya this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hochuli 3:16 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Exactly! And by the way, he doesn't have to do all that. All he has to do is come ready to play football and play well. Which, given all else, he has. He can be better, but he looks to be working on that too. Right on. He's paid to play football, not for charity work or for everyone to love him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balta1701-A Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Right on. He's paid to play football, not for charity work or for everyone to love him. Is there no clause in his contract asking him to represent the team well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hochuli 3:16 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Is there no clause in his contract asking him to represent the team well? I doubt it. And if there is, he's doing it (see: trip to Kenya, hospital appearances, autographs at training camp, donations to diabetes foundations). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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