Broncos trade Jay Cutler to the Bears
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http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4037373
wow... giving up an awful lot for the kid
The Chicago Bears pulled the big upset Thursday afternoon by acquiring Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler, a source told ESPN.com.
The Broncos confirmed the move.
To acquire Cutler, the Bears had to give up quarterback Kyle Orton and first-round picks in 2009 and 2010, a source said.
To complete the trade, the Broncos had to give back a third-round pick in 2009.
The Bears beat out the Redskins, Buccaneers, Lions, Titans and other teams to get land the 25-year-old Pro Bowl quarterback.
The Broncos had been asking for at least two first-round choices.
Cutler asked to be traded when he found out first-year coach Josh McDaniels tried to acquire Matt Cassel in a trade with the Patriots.
Cutler had not returned phone calls from the Broncos, according to the team, and had been staying away from the offseason program.
wow... giving up an awful lot for the kid
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my friends in Denver would have gotten so much shit from me over that
That is so un-Bears like!
WOW!
If I were McDaniels i would give Chris Simms a chance to battle Orton for the Denver Qb job. I grew up with Simms and he can be nasty. Killer arm. Just needs the right opp.
I'd love to hear a bronco fan reaction???
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To the non-Bears fans, this may seem like giving up a shitload. But it doesnt matter with all the QB issues we've had over the years.
Angelo finally grew a set and made a move. Thank God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So un-Bears like!
I thought my friend was fucking with me when he texted me the news, but then my phone started blowing up like crazy so I knew it was true! I am so pumped right now!
Bears also signed Orlando Pace too.
I love this deal!
The gave up a first rd (18th overall pick) and a 3rd (they have two 3rd rd picks anyways) and Orton.
I can handle that for a top tier QB (which the Bears have pretty much never had).
Love love love this deal!
Cutler puts them head in shoulders over Minnesota, Green Bay and definitely Detroit.
Ya figure The Bears only gave up Orton who is not that good the 18th pick this year...and most likely late pick in the 20's for next year...assuming they make the playoffs which they probably will
Trying to figure out DEN's QB situation now...I would assume they would maybe pick one up in the draft ?
Use Orton a year or 2 and give the job to a young player they drafted
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If the reports are correct, the Broncos will have the following picks in the upcoming NFL Draft:
1-12-12 Denver
1-18-18 Denver (from Chicago)
2-16-48 Denver
3-15-79 Denver
3-20-84 Denver (from Chicago)
4-14-114 Denver
5-13-149 Denver
6-12-185 Denver
7-16-225 Denver
7-26-235 Denver (from Atlanta)
that is not a bad way for McDaniels to start building the team he wants
It will be interesting to see how this looks a few years from now. Either McDaniels has a great shot at building a team, or they will have regretted giving up a franchise QB.
I don't like that the Bears gave up 2 number ones...
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The Bears needed a QB. Would a star QB available at the 18th pick (first round)? Unlikely, especially the quality of Cutler (who is only 25).
They gave up ONE of their two third round picks and a first round next year...which if they make the playoffs it won't be a top pick anyways.
Orton? C'mon, the guy is going to be a career backup with absolutely no arm or the ability to move in the pocket.
The defense needs some help but in just a couple of spots. The signed Orlando Pace, an upgrade at OL.
I think they are doing a good job.
Barring any freak injuries, this may be the first time in my life where the Bears had a quality QB and RB at the same time (who both happen to be young).
Having Cutler in there with the ability to throw the ball more than 15 yards (Orton) will open up the offense, and this should also open up the running game.
All in all, I think it was a fantastic trade!
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Although if you are rebuilding a team, Mcdaniels put himself into a better position to do that than you could ask for.
As for Cutler to chicago...as long as the kid pans out it will be a good move [duh.] but really, has this team ever in history had a good quarterback? Plus this is the NFC North, this arguably makes the Bears the best team in that conference and gives them a good shot at the playoffs.
But what is Denver going to do at QB? You give up a franchise QB, and go to camp with a couple of mediocre guys.... but if McDaniels really wanted Cassell, I guess that wouldn't have been much different then where they are now. We'll see what happens in the draft, but right now Denver is a worse team than they were last year.
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Cutler hasn't taken a snap in Soldier Field and he's already one of the best Chicago QB's of alltime...that's how bad they have been.
While the Bears WRs aren't probowl quality (Hester someday...maybe) they have to be ecstatic with Cutler coming into town. Orton had/has absolutely NO arm what-so-ever. I was one last year who actually wanted Grossman to start for the simple fact that while he made bad decisions he could actually throw the ball.
If the Bears can pull in a vet like Tory Holt, or Harrision I think they'll be fine. With the speed of Hester and a guy like Holt, WR should be ok for this year. They still have one of the best young tight ends in Olsen to throw to, and Forte had an awesome year last year. They got an upgrade on the OL, and if they can get another solid blocker, the Bears might...for the first time in a LOOOOOONG time have a quality offense.
+1. We can't draft for shit in the first round anyway, so 2 first rounders are nothing. I would be more worried about the third rounder we gave up, haha.
Great deal....
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It's a lot to give up, but at the same time it's not. Jerry Angelo has been awful with first round draft picks in his tenure. This is going to turn out to be two late first round picks, a third rounder and Orton for a 25 year old franchise QB. I couldn't be happier.
Cutler top tier?? That's a bit of wishful thinking. I'd say he's above average, nothing more. But I understand your excitement. You guys really have never had a great quarterback. Not even very many average ones.
+1
Huge upgrade for the Bears. I mean, Cutler isn't fantastic or anything but I can't believe anyone in Chicago would complain about this after watching the Grossman/Orton show over the years.
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For any...I'm telling you take a look at Simms. At least let him complete with Orton.
Btw....does Rex Grossman have a job?
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I havent heard any complaints at all in Chicago yet. I still can't believe they actually pulled it off!
Chicago gets a good QB that they were probably not going to get in the draft and he is signed for the next 3 years. Puts them right back in the NFC north race. Will make this road win a little more difficult, but he still has no receivers to throw to.
The last I heard about Rexy was that he was in talks with Cleveland or Cincinnati or something, presumably as a back-up.
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Though there is evidence of some solid defensive picks the offensive selections are horrid. How long did the Bears play the "wait and see" game with Rex??? I keep hearing on ESPN radio that the Bears gave up too much and I think it's ridiculous. On paper--sure easy to say they gave up too much. In reality, when you start looking at their talent for picking first rounders they probably aught to trade them away most years.
Wow, seeing this makes me feel a lot less worse than I originally felt from the Browns many busted 1st rounders.