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  1. 12-17-2014, 09:36 PM #1
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    The Bears can end up looking very foolish if they trade or cut him this off season. The questions about Jay Cutler today are no different than the questions about him during the off season. The Bears should have had the guts to let him go last off season. They are learning a very expensive lesson. Alternatively, they would have been better off using the franchise tag on him if they felt the need to give him a second year with Trestman.

    If I understand the "Spotrac" breakdown correctly, the total guarantee as of March 2014 was $38M, and an additional $10M guarantees in 3/2015. If they dump him before March, they are still on the hook next year for a $19.5M cap hit after a cap charge this year of $18.5M.

    $38M for one year of service.

    Trade? Does anyone want him at roughly $16-21M/year? How much will they give to take on that obligation? Does a 32 year old 10 year vet still have "upside" to hope for????
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    Quote Originally Posted by Patler View Post
    The Bears can end up looking very foolish if they trade or cut him this off season. The questions about Jay Cutler today are no different than the questions about him during the off season. The Bears should have had the guts to let him go last off season. They are learning a very expensive lesson. Alternatively, they would have been better off using the franchise tag on him if they felt the need to give him a second year with Trestman.

    If I understand the "Spotrac" breakdown correctly, the total guarantee as of March 2014 was $38M, and an additional $10M guarantees in 3/2015. If they dump him before March, they are still on the hook next year for a $19.5M cap hit after a cap charge this year of $18.5M.

    $38M for one year of service.

    Trade? Does anyone want him at roughly $16-21M/year? How much will they give to take on that obligation? Does a 32 year old 10 year vet still have "upside" to hope for????
    How about a bucket of ice cold water thrown on his head daily?



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    Let's hope Clausen has more Shaun Hill or Paul Justin in him than Manziel did last week.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pbmax View Post
    Let's hope Clausen has more Shaun Hill or Paul Justin in him than Manziel did last week.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Patler View Post

    Trade? Does anyone want him at roughly $16-21M/year? How much will they give to take on that obligation? Does a 32 year old 10 year vet still have "upside" to hope for????
    According to the National Football Post, the Jets might actually need Cutler's contract. The CBA requires teams to spend minimum amounts in four year periods, and the Jets are almost 5% below the minimum through the first two years.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Patler View Post
    According to the National Football Post, the Jets might actually need Cutler's contract. The CBA requires teams to spend minimum amounts in four year periods, and the Jets are almost 5% below the minimum through the first two years.
    I would buy Jets tickets to see Rex Ryan coach Jay Cutler. But I don't think Rex is there much longer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pbmax View Post
    I would buy Jets tickets to see Rex Ryan coach Jay Cutler. But I don't think Rex is there much longer.
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