February 8, 201313 yr comment_115662 We've discussed extending Peanuts contract as a way to open up more $$ which I think is a great idea...What about Cutler? Would he do it knowing he could take a step forward and make more money if he waits? Report
February 8, 201313 yr comment_115664 We've discussed extending Peanuts contract as a way to open up more $$ which I think is a great idea...What about Cutler? Would he do it knowing he could take a step forward and make more money if he waits? Cutler can wait. He needs to prove himself this year or I'd prefer he move on. Report
February 8, 201313 yr comment_115665 Cutler can wait. He needs to prove himself this year or I'd prefer he move on. This 100% Peace Report
February 8, 201313 yr Author comment_115666 I personally think Cutler gives us the best chance to win for years to come. The FA market next year blows and with our aging defense I'd hate to go with a rookie. Report
February 8, 201313 yr comment_115667 Not right now im not. Though i believe he is best option i need to see what he can do with new coaching staff first. If he gets off to great start and he cuts down on the turnovers then i approach him mid season Report
February 8, 201313 yr comment_115668 I personally think Cutler gives us the best chance to win for years to come. The FA market next year blows and with our aging defense I'd hate to go with a rookie. I agree totally as no one here is a bigger fan of his than I am but I do not think giving him an extension is smart. What if he never improves or doesn't get along with Trestman and Kromer? Also, he'll want more than his current deal and that'll hurt this cap space. Report
February 8, 201313 yr Author comment_115670 I agree totally as no one here is a bigger fan of his than I am but I do not think giving him an extension is smart. What if he never improves or doesn't get along with Trestman and Kromer? Also, he'll want more than his current deal and that'll hurt this cap space. I was thinking back load it and give him a big signing bonus. A Matt Ryan-esque contract where he made 295k with a 6mill bonus would be pretty rad. It won't happen but something like that would be nice .....I'm sure Marc and Kromer have some time to get to know him before they make the decision. It's a bit of a bold move that could be beneficial if Cutler does indeed take off this season. I'm right there with you as one of his biggest fans and I believe there is a plethora of reasons why he will be great next year and in the future..... 1. Marc Trestman 2. Moving back to a west coast offense 3. The use of backs in said WCO 4. Progress from Jeffery 5. Upgraded OL and scheme 6. Adding a TE that can catch the ball. I think if you sign him before the season you could be saving 5 mill a year. Report
February 8, 201313 yr comment_115671 ... I'm right there with you as one of his biggest fans and I believe there is a plethora of reasons why he will be great next year and in the future..... .... I think if you sign him before the season you could be saving 5 mill a year. I agree. He hypothetically wouldn't command that much on the free market right now, which hurts his negotiating. He's already played through his twenties and the closest he's gotten to looking like a top QB was his first full season to start...a long time ago at this point. And think of it this way...if Trestman doesn't improve the offense, then who cares? We're not going anywhere with or without Cutler. If he does though, Cutler will probably benefit the most and he'll be markedly more expensive next year. Sometimes you gotta take risks. Thing is, I don't think Cutler will want to do an extension, just like Flacco didn't want to this past year, because Cutler knows all this too. Report
February 8, 201313 yr Author comment_115672 I agree. He hypothetically wouldn't command that much on the free market right now, which hurts his negotiating. He's already played through his twenties and the closest he's gotten to looking like a top QB was his first full season to start...a long time ago at this point. And think of it this way...if Trestman doesn't improve the offense, then who cares? We're not going anywhere with or without Cutler. If he does though, Cutler will probably benefit the most and he'll be markedly more expensive next year. Sometimes you gotta take risks. Thing is, I don't think Cutler will want to do an extension, just like Flacco didn't want to this past year, because Cutler knows all this too. Ya, I think you may be right which is why I proposed the "Would he do it knowing he could take a step forward and make more money if he waits?" question ...Wishful thinking really. They'll have the money to resign him after next year regardless but getting it done now would save some $$ in my opinion Report
February 8, 201313 yr comment_115679 I wouldn't want to commit to Cutler right now, he has to prove he is worth another contract this year and if he fails to deliver I hope we look elsewhere for a QB....as with Lovie, there have been too many years of excuses. Report
February 8, 201313 yr comment_115681 I would wait to see what happens this season. If he doesn't get any better, franchise him, draft a young QB in next year's draft, and then make the decision on Cutler after the following year. You'll either have to re-sign him long term, trade him, or let him walk with a new QB hopefully ready to take over. A Superbowl appearance, barring a Rex Grossman esque debacle, should warrant a long term extension. Report
February 8, 201313 yr comment_115683 I've got to think that's the thought a majority of us have... Maybe address is mid-season or towards the tail end depending...but now, I see no advantage for the team. This 100% Peace Report
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