Madden: Cutler Has Toughest Job In NFL
Former NFL coach and commentator, John Madden, might have showed the most vocal and intense support of Jay Cutler so far this week.
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Former NFL coach and commentator, John Madden, might have showed the most vocal and intense support of Jay Cutler so far this week.
Since Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers preventing the Chicago Bears from making the Super Bowl, Jay Cutler has been the target of everyone's criticism. Former Bear Jim McMahon was even surprised he didn't see Cutler back in the game after he left the field.
Despite sitting out the first seven games of the 2010 season in protest of his contract, Logan Mankins was named to the Pro-Bowl and All-Pro rosters. And now he's an unrestricted free agent looking for a payday.
The Chicago Bears will have a number of options to improve their offense, defense and special teams. Receivers are always risky picks in the NFL Draft, so the best upgrade at that position might come via free agency.
The immediate response, by many, to Jay Cutler's injury wasn't very positive. There were some who questioned his toughness and mental makeup. Those people were angry that Cutler didn't try to finish the game.
Julius Peppers drew a penalty flag for a hit on Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the NFC Championship game. And the penalty for that hit will continue to Peppers' wallet.
This will be one of the more interesting NFL offseasons in recent memory. Not only will there be roughly double the free agents as normal, but the negotiations between the NFL and NFL Players Union could save or doom the 2011 season.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant said earlier this week that he finds the criticism of Bears quarterback Jay Cutler unfair.
Most Chicago Bears' fans will do their best to avoid anything having to do with the Green Bay Packers for a while. However, duty calls for President Barack Obama as he traveled to the heart of Packer-land.
Halas Hall needs a "help wanted" sign hanging from the windows starting this week and up to the 2011 NFL Draft in April.
