Dont write your eulogies yet, because according to general manager Ryan Pace, the team might still choose to keep Cutler around for another season. At least thats what Pace said Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine.When Pace was asked about Cutlers future with the team, he described the situation as fluid, but also acknowledged that Cutler is an option that theyre still considering.Q: On how he would
Charlie Morton Jersey like for Cutlers status to be resolvedA: Its fluid; a lots got to play out. I think, in general, the quarterback situation and obviously thats the hot topic, and it should be there are a lot of scenarios right now, and there are a lot of different things that can happen. Its fluid throughout this week and as we approach free agency and even after free agency. Its our responsibility to have a plan in place which we do thats flexible and adaptable as the landscape is
Francisco Liriano Jersey changing and thats kind of where were at.Q: On which of the quarterback options attract himA: I gue s just the number of different options, whether its trades or free agents or draft or staying the course with what we have. There are a lot of different options, and, honestly, I just have to be flexible because there are some unpredictable things that can happen along the way. And weve kind of gone over every situation, and thats where were at.Still, despite those remarks, the most likely scenario sees the Bears moving on from Cutler. For one, Cutler will
Yordan Alvarez Jersey turn 34 in April and the Bears are still in rebuilding mode, which means an oft-injured, old quarterback doesnt really make sense for them. Furthermore, the Bears can actually cut Cutler without losing a ton of money.
Preston Tucker Jersey And finally, That alone seems to signal the end of the Cutler era. Then again, with the Bears appeared to have just lost one of their options. They do hold the No. 3 pick in this years draft, but that just means theyre probably going to be in a position to take a player whos better than any of the incoming rookie quarterbacks.The point being, theres still a very, very slim chance that Cutler hangs onto his job with the Bears for another season. After all, hes still under contract and his contract is actually affordable. His scheduled 2017 cap hit
Blank Jersey ranks 19th among quarterbacks, Say what you want about Cutler and his inconsistent history, but hes still the best quarterback in Bears history and without a solid plan in place, the Bears could do way worse than him. Just look at their quarterback history before Cutler arrived.