Jay Cutler, QB, Chicago Bears

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Bears | Looking for Cutler to improve play of wide receivers
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:23:48 -0700

Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler said after the team's final OTA that he is 100 percent comfortable with the wide receivers the Bears have on roster. "We're good to go," Cutler noted. He went on to say he feels the Bears have more than enough talent to compete. The Bears are looking for Cutler to raise the level of play of the wide receivers. "You don't win because of wide receivers. You don't win because of running backs. You win because of the quarterback," general manager Jerry Angelo said.

Bears | Cutler has spoken with Marshall
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:56:25 -0700

Marty O'Brien, of The Newport News Daily Press, reports Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler said he has spoken with disgruntled Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall and would not have a problem reuniting with Marshall if the Bears were able to land him. "I talked to 'B' a few days ago. Just checking in on him and seeing how he's doing, because I went through a similar thing that he's going through," Cutler said. "I played with Brandon for three years and I think he's one of the best receivers in the NFL. I think he can be one of the greatest ever to play. He's big and fast, and can do everything you want him to do, on the field and in the meeting room. I don't know what we're going to do. That's up to the guys upstairs. If we make a run at him, we make a run at him."

Bears | Cutler comfortable with receivers on team
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:00:39 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler said he is comfortable with the current wide receivers on the roster and the team does not need to add another receiver. "I'm 100 percent comfortable [with the wide receivers]," Cutler said. "I think we added some depth with some younger guys and then some of the older veterans are stepping up and playing well. So I think we've got more than enough to compete."

Bears | Planning to take advantage of Cutler's mobility
Fri, 22 May 2009 17:22:56 -0700

Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports the Chicago Bears are planning to take advantage of QB Jay Cutler's mobility. Offensive coordinator Ron Turner said, "We will have some designed movement plays. We're moving the pocket with him, and then he has the ability to create things on his own when it's not there - if the coverage isn't what we wanted or if there's a protection breakdown. That's something the receivers will have to get used to and something we'll work on definitely more than what we've done."

Bears | Cutler looks sharp again Thursday
Thu, 21 May 2009 16:35:04 -0700

Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler looked sharp again during practice Thursday, May 21. "I feel like we're starting to click," said WR Devin Hester. Teammates have been impressed with Cutler's attitude so far and he has shown leadership skills.

Bears | Cutler impressed with Forte
Thu, 21 May 2009 16:34:41 -0700

Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler has been impressed with the receiving ability of second-year RB Matt Forte. Forte caught 63 passes for 477 yards and four touchdowns last season, breaking Bears' records for receptions by a rookie. "He's a smart player," Cutler said. "I'm excited about him. I think we're going to be able to move him around a lot."

Bears | Cutler welcomes pressure on him
Thu, 21 May 2009 14:35:41 -0700

Larry Mayer, of the ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler said he is welcoming the pressure placed on him this season after the Bears gave up several assets for him. "Any time a team wants to make a trade like that and gives up what they gave up, there's going to be a lot of pressure and a lot of high expectations, and I welcome that. It's going to be fun. It's going to be a good challenge. I've got a lot of time to work with the guys and get ready for Game 1," Cutler said.

Bears | Turner impressed with Cutler's arm strength
Thu, 21 May 2009 14:23:19 -0700

Larry Mayer, of the ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner said he is very impressed with QB Jay Cutler's arm strength and accuracy. "His arm strength, I've never been around anything like that before, and he's shown very good accuracy the little bit I've been around him," Turner said.

Bears | Could use large salary cap room on Cutler extension
Wed, 20 May 2009 09:32:46 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears have $20.8 million in salary cap room remaining and, while general manager Jerry Angelo doesn't have it burning a hole in his pocket, it could be used to give QB Jay Cutler a contract extension. Cutler is signed through 2011, but the Bears did not give up two first-round draft picks and previous starting QB Kyle Orton for a three-year fix.

Bears | Cutler about to go on display
Wed, 20 May 2009 09:31:06 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears new starting QB Jay Cutler will have all eyes on him when the Bears open their OTAs Wednesday, May 20.

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