When his Defense allows under 21 points in a game he is 13-1, along with all the other big time stats he had.
I say somewhere else. Washington or Seattle would probably be Denver's first two choices if they can get a decent couple of picks with the QB they'd offer. Seattle's first and Hasselbeck would likely get it done. Hasselbeck has a couple more years in him, and he could train a new QB. Campbell's decent and has shown the ability to play mistake free football and get the ball to his playmakers in a run heavy offense. Given the moves to build up a RB stable, I'd say Denver plans to run the ball a lot more this season.
If WAS wants him they would probably be the best place. They have the best QB to offer in return. It would still take some picks but thats a good QB in return.
I have a strong feeling we are going to land him. I also have a strong feeling we are going to get fleeced in the process. If Tanny doesnt get bent over, then I will consider him a notch below God.
I would agree, my primary concern is that we don't get fleeced. I think we can win without Cutler, but damn would he make it easier. However, if we sacrifice our other needs for him, we're right back at square one.
My heart says the Jets, but my head is saying the lions have the tools to get it done. The #20 and #33 for Cutler my guess.
Tannenbaum will do exactly what Johnson tells him to do on this and for that reason I think you are right. On top on that the Jets have a relationship with his agent. No team is going to trade for him without signing him to a new deal. For that reason alone he has refusal power in any deal Denver may want to make. He can't outright reject a trade but he can refuse to sign a new contract. What team is going to give up the farm for a rental even if it is for 3 years?
Im not even looking at what picks we have available to give up to get him. Im looking at the fact that we have Tannenbaum as our GM. He seems to always get his guy. Im also looking at the recent history with Cutler's agent Bus Cook. The writing is on the wall. If we dont land him, I will be a little surprised, but not at all disappointed. I also trust our ability to draft quality talent with the picks we may have to give up to get him. Its win/win.
I heard on the NFL network's ratio show that they like the Browns to land Cutler because it seems like giving up Quinn and a 1st would be exactly what Denver wants and vice versa. Then theres this 3 way trade theory with the Jets. I don't like it one bit, they think Mangini still has a hard on for our players and wants to get them. They figure we give Cleveland guys like Harris/Revis then they give the Broncos Quinn and a pick and then we get Cutler. They totally thought it was well worth it to give up Revis especially for Cutler, and I have to disagree. While I sort of have a man crush on Revis, he is at least someone who is homegrown. I don't think Ryan pulls the trigger on this one because Ryan needs a good defense to win games, he knows he's no offensive expert. Sacrificing a top CB for a QB who wont even be fully emphasized in Ryan's system is stupid. Let Ryan win games the way he knows best: defense!
I don't get why everyone says CLE. They have two capable guys at the QB spot. Quinn was a 1st rounder who didn't get much of a chance to play last year before getting hurt. Don't know why CLE would trade Quinn plus a pick.
Well if Tannenbaum has half a brain, he would listen to Ryan on this one. Ryan wasn't put here to run an amazing offense, not that isn't impossible for Ryan, but at least during his first year as head coach he should primarily worry about the defense.
Tannenbaum will be listening to Johnson on this call. I know it's getting old but they do still have 40 or 50,000 PSLs left to sell and a poll somebody did said Jets fans would be livid if they go with Clemens or Ratliff as their QB. I don't have a link, that was quite awhile ago.
NFL.com...where Cutler could land... When breaking down potential landing spots for Jay Cutler, you begin with the obvious. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers don't have a clear-cut starting quarterback. The Cleveland Browns aren't sure what they have under center, which is another way of saying they are just as desperate to address the position as the other three teams. The Detroit Lions might have someone to get them through a season, but with the No. 1 overall pick in this month's NFL Draft, they're in the position of choosing between pinning their long-term hopes on a highly touted rookie or a proven commodity still in the early stages of his career. Cutler's agent responds The Broncos are actively shopping Jay Cutler, and his agent, Bus Cook, issued the following statement in an e-mail sent to NFL.com's Steve Wyche: "At this time, neither Jay nor I have any response." More ... More: ? Ask Wyche: Next step in saga? ? 'This is the worst-case scenario' ? Discuss: What are your thoughts? After that, it becomes interesting. Cases can be made for a few other teams, but it requires ignoring the assumption that these clubs are satisfied enough with their quarterback situations not to entertain pursuing a Pro Bowler who's on the trading block. A few factors to keep in mind: 1. The Denver Broncos clearly don't have a ton of leverage in trying to deal Cutler; 2. They would somehow need to end up with another quarterback who is something Cutler isn't -- a good fit in new coach Josh McDaniels' offense; 3. They would prefer to ship Cutler out of the AFC, if at all possible, because they don't want him helping a team that could prevent them from making a run at the conference title. Although the asking price for Cutler figures to be at least a first-round draft pick, the Broncos are the ones who have declared to the rest of the NFL that they're making the quarterback available because he wants nothing to do with them. Teams generally don't fall all over themselves to pay a steep price to relieve someone else's headache. The Broncos getting a quarterback who could adapt fairly quickly to McDaniels' scheme makes sense, although this is the same coach who helped turn Matt Cassel -- a longtime NFL benchwarmer who hadn't started a game since high school -- into a top-notch passer last season. So, is it all that unreasonable to think McDaniels could work similar wonders with newly acquired Chris Simms? From everything I've heard in NFL circles, the Broncos' preference is to place Cutler with a team in the NFC, which seemingly has as many viable options as the rest of the AFC. Here's a closer look at the list of the places that Cutler likely could end up: Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Bucs don't have a starting-quality quarterback on their roster in Brian Griese (even though he has started in the past), Luke McCown or Josh Johnson. They need Cutler more than he needs them. The Bucs have the 19th overall pick in the draft but nothing else until the third round (81st overall), and it could be a long shot to convince the Broncos to take those two choices and no quarterback for Cutler. However, it also depends on what other offers Denver receives. New York Jets Maybe there is a starter in Kellen Clemens or Brett Ratliff. And Erik Ainge remains an intriguing prospect. Of course, the Jets have the reputation and the cash for splashy moves, such as the one they pulled off last year with Brett Favre, who like Cutler is represented by agent Bus Cook. The Jets have draft picks in each of the first three rounds but no obvious quarterback to ship to the Broncos in return for Cutler. Another point to consider is new coach Rex Ryan's approach, which emphasizes winning with defense and calls for a quarterback who takes care of the football rather than posts gaudy passing numbers. That certainly doesn't sound like Cutler.
