Who Should Jay Cutler Be Traded To?

According to ESPN.com, it is official: Jay Cutler will be traded by the Denver Broncos. 

Owner Pat Bowlen issued this statement:

“Numerous attempts to contact Jay Cutler in the last 10 days, both by Head Coach Josh McDaniels and myself, have been unsuccessful. A conversation with his agent earlier today clearly communicated and confirmed to us that Jay no longer has any desire to play for the Denver Broncos. We will begin discussions with other teams in an effort to accommodate his request to be traded.”

Now with the rumors put away, it is time to see where Cutler really fits into. 

Here are the top five teams that should try to trade for Cutler:

1. Detroit Lions—Why not just trade for a proven, but still young quarterback.  He is under contract; therefore, no need to renegotiate a new one, and you avoid having to work out a deal with a possible No. 1 pick like Matthew Stafford. 

So what would they have to give up for Cutler? 

Obviously, they have the No. 1 pick, but they also have the No. 20 overall pick. Will they ask for the first overall pick and select Stafford? 

Or would they trade for the 20th overall pick and a guy like Ernie Sims and draft someone like Josh Freeman?

2. New York Jets—Perfect fit for the Jets.  All they are really missing is a quarterback, and this would bring in a guy who can lead this franchise to the playoffs. 

What would they be able to trade for Cutler? 

Probably an offering of their first round pick, 17th overall, and maybe their second or third round pick as well.

3. Minnesota Vikings—Another team who is a quarterback away from being very dangerous. 

Again, they would more than likely have to trade away their first round pick at 22nd overall, along with either their second or third round pick as well. 

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers—A team in a rebuilding type mode, but with Cutler they would be a contender. 

They have the 19th overall pick in the draft, and I’m sure the Broncos would want that in return, along with a second or third round pick. 

5. Cleveland Browns—They have two guys worthy of starting; therefore, the Broncos can grab one of them in return along with a second round pick. 

I would say they would go for Brady Quinn and a second round pick. 

Quinn hasn’t been able to fully blossom into a starting role yet, so he may still show he is a solid quarterback in this league. 

Other teams who would benefit by trading for Cutler include the Rams and 49ers, but I don’t believe he will get traded to either of them.  

At the end of the day, I believe Jay Cutler will be traded to the New York Jets. 

I think they will be willing to give up as much as the Broncos will want in return. 

It may turn into a trade involving more than these two teams, but I see Cutler being a Jet at the end of it.

Breaking News: Cutler on the Block

Potentially bad news for Jay Cutler’s dynasty league owners: The Broncos have now officially placed the disgruntled quarterback on the market.

Denver Broncos President and CEO Pat Bowlen released a statement today stating that all attempts to contact Cutler within the last week-and-a-half have been unsuccessful and that the team would look into the possibility of trading Cutler.

Cutler’s agent, meanwhile, made it clear to Bowlen and new Broncos’ head coach Josh McDaniels that Cutler no longer desires to play in Denver.

I think we all saw this coming, especially with McDaniels’ recent antics and all the build-up prior to that. The water has boiled over and the best solution for both teams, at this point, appears to be a divorce.

So, where does Cutler land? That is the question all of his fantasy owners want answered as soon as possible, because his value is in fantasy limbo as we speak.

Some fun possibilities: New York Jets, Tampa Bay and Detroit.

All three are in desperate need of a quarterback. If the Jets or Bucs get him, either team could be penciled in for the playoffs next year. If he lands in Detroit, 30+ touchdowns—with 15 of them going to Calvin Johnson—are not outside the realm of possibility.

Neither are 20+ turnovers, though.

A sleeper: Minnesota. Sure they acquired Sage Rosenfels early in the free agency period, but does anyone really think he is the answer?

Cutler and Purple Jesus would make a nice one-two punch for fantasy owners, and the confines of a dome for at least eight games out of the year would certainly inflate Cutler’s numbers.

Destination Unknown: Jay Cutler To Be Traded

After weeks of whispers, rumors, and an unhappy front office, Denver Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen has decided to try to trade quarterback Jay Cutler.

From Bowlen on DenverBroncos.com:

“A conversation with his agent earlier today clearly communicated and confirmed to us that Jay no longer has any desire to play for the Denver Broncos. We will begin discussions with other teams in an effort to accommodate his request to be traded.”

The decision comes off the heels of a tumultuous off-season that saw Denver lose Mike Shanahan and gain former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in January.

Cutler and McDaniels never saw eye to eye as it related to retaining the coaching staff that made Cutler a 4,500 yard, 25 touchdown pass Pro Bowler in 2008, as well as trade rumors involving McDaniels trying to bring Matt Cassel with him from New England.

The potential shipping of Cutler burns Bronco Nation and now makes him the target of the New York Jets who are looking for a quarterback to compete with Tom Brady in the AFC East.

More on this blockbuster development as details become available.

 

What It Was, Was Football

During the offseason, I get a little bored with the day-to-day’s of player exchanges, and the erratic rumors that fly around the NFL.

I was condensing some belongings in a few boxes, and came across a comedy CD by Andy Griffith, which I hadn’t listened to in a long time.

For those of you who may not be familiar with Andy Griffith, he was the Sheriff of Mayberry in the Andy Griffith Show and he also played the lead role in the television series Matlock to name a couple.

Anyway, I wanted to share a little humor with you from The Wit & Wisdom of Andy Griffith.

 

I believe it was last October; we were going to hold a tent service off at this college town, and we got there about dinner time on Saturday.

Upon arriving, we figured we’d go get ourselves a mouthful to eat before we set up the tent.

So we got off the truck, and followed this little bunch of people through this small, little-bitty patch of woods there, where we came upon a big sign that says “Get something to eat here.”

So I went up and got two hot dogs and a big orange drink. Before I could take every mouthful of that food, this whole crowd of people came up around me…And they got me to where I couldn’t finish eating, and I dropped my big orange drink!… I did!

Well, friends, they continued to move, and there wasn’t a whole lot I could do, but move with them…through all kinds of doors, and gates, and what-not!

I looked up over one of the people in the crowd and there’s a big sign that says “North Gate.”

And we kept on going, and pretty soon we come up on a boy, and he says, “Ticket please!” And I said, “Friend, I don’t have a ticket! I don’t even know where it is that I’m going!…I did!

Well, he says, “Come out as quick as you can!” And I said “I will, I’ll turn around the first chance I get!”

Well, we kept on moving through there, and soon everybody got to where they were going, because they parted, and I could see pretty good!…I could!

And what I saw was this whole bunch of people sitting on these two banks, and looking at one-another across this pretty little green cow pasture.

Well, they were! And somebody had taken and drawn lines all over it, and drove posts in it, and I don’t know what-all!…they had!

And I looked down there, and I saw five or six convicts running up and down and blowing whistles!…they were!

And I saw these pretty girls wearing these little-bitty short dresses, and dancing around. So I sat down to see what was going to happen!…I did!

About the time I got seated, I looked down and I saw 30 or 40 men come running out one end of a great big outhouse down there!…they did!

And everybody where I was sitting, they got up and hollered. And about that time, 30 or 40 come running out the other end of that outhouse.

And the other bankful, they got up and hollered. And I asked this man sitting next to me, “Friend, what is it that they’re hollering for?”

Well, he slapped me on the back and he said, “Buddy, have a drink! Well,” I said, “I believe I will have another big orange!”, and I got it!…I did!

And when I sat back down, I saw that those men had gotten into two little-bitty bunches down there!…They had! Really close, and they voted!…they did!

They elected one man apiece, and those two men came out in the middle of that cow pasture and shook hands like they hadn’t seen one-another in a long time.

Then a convict came over to where the two of them were standing, and he took out a quarter, and they commenced to “odd-man” right there!…they did!

Then I saw what it was they were odd-manning for! It was that both of those bunches of men wanted this funny-looking little punkin’ to play with! They did, and I know they couldn’t eat it, friends, because they kicked it the whole evening, and it never busted!

Anyway, what I was saying was both bunches wanted that thing, and one bunch got it! And it made the other bunch just as mad as they could be!

Friends, I saw that evening the worst fight that I have ever seen in my life! They’d run at one-another, throw one-another down, stomp on one-another, grind their feet in one-another, and I don’t know what-all! And just as fast as one of them would get hurt, they’d tote him off and run another one on…

Well, they did that as long as I sat there. But pretty soon this boy that had said “Ticket, please!”, he came up to me and said, “Friend, you’re going to have to leave, because you don’t have a ticket!”, and I said, “Well, alright!”, and got up and left.

…I did!

I don’t know, friends, to this day what it was they were doing down there! But I have studied about it, and I think that it’s some kind of contest where they see which bunch of men can take that punkin’ and run from one end of that cow pasture to the other, without getting either knocked down…or stepping in something!

An Anquan Boldin Carbon Copy Available in the Draft? (take two)

For Eagles fans, or even fans of other teams who want to pull off a trade with the Arizona Cardinals for the physical force that is Anquan Boldin; this comparison is between him and Hakeem Nicks.  The Philadelphia Eagles must keep the 21st overall pick to shore-up the receiving corp.

Let’s take a look at the current crop of receivers for this upcoming NFL Draft with five possible WRs draftable in the first round:

• Michael Crabtree: 6’1” 214 lbs. – possession receiver
• Jeremy Maclin: 6’0” 199 lbs. – speed receiver
• Percy Harvin: 5’11” 195 lbs. – speed receiver
• Darrius Heyward-Bay: 6’2” 206 lbs. – speed receiver
• Hakeem Nicks: 6’1” 212 lbs. – possession receiver

Of these five, two have the frame and playing style closest to Boldin—Crabtree and Nicks. The other three would be your preference if DeSean Jackson’s 62 receptions, 912 yards, and two touchdowns in the regular season and 11-207-1 postseason statistics as a rookie were not good enough for you.

With Crabtree and Nicks, the tale of the scouting report shows an awkward draft tale seen many times in the NFL. The level of hype between the two wideouts has Crabtree near mythical status, while Nicks has had the first-to-second-round-tweener tag attached to him.

Both have fairly comparable positives in the analysis but the negatives present a different story.

Crabtree negatives:

“Needs to speed up his release, as he jumps off the line too often trying to lull his defender to sleep. Does not have the elite speed to separate from quick corners on the outside, although the point typically was moot at Tech because he could overpower collegiate talent. Not sudden with the ball in his hands, dancing awkwardly at times instead of using his size and strength. Must improve consistency on downfield blocking, as he has the size to be effective but gives inconsistent effort to get to his man or sustain. Runs with the ball loose in the open field.” – NFL.com

Nicks negatives:

“Questionable deep speed. May lack the top-end speed to challenge defensive backs over the top, allowing savvy NFL defenders to close off the crossing routes on which Nicks generated much of his success. One of three legitimate NFL-caliber receivers for the Tar Heels, and capitalized on defenses spread thin.” – NFL.com

The only knocks against Nicks (68-1,222-12) are his possible lack of deep speed (after 20 yards), and playing on the same offense with one receiver (Brandon Tate, 16-376-3) who tore up his knee five games into the season, and another (Brooks Foster, 30-334-2) who could never step up as a big time receiver.

Crabtree, on the other hand, has a host of issues that can unnerve a coach out the gate besides his foot injury. Considering the millions of dollars in difference between a top-10 pick and a bottom first-round selections, not including the sacrifice for such a high pick (both first and either a second or third), it is more feasible for the Eagles to take a surer product at a lesser price.

For the argument for keeping the 21st and not necessarily the 28th selection, the Miami Dolphins present a threat with the 25th overall pick. Bill Parcells, the former head coach known for calling Terry Glenn “she” and Terrell Owens “The Player,” has personally travelled with Dophins head coach Tony Sparano and backup QB Chad Henne to Chapel Hill, NC to scout Nicks.

Other receivers whose lack of deep speed was also criticized before the draft were Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald, and Jerry Rice.

 

40-yard dash

• Rice: 4.6 seconds at 6’2″ 200 lbs.
• Boldin: 4.70 seconds at 6’1″ 217 lbs.
• Fitzgerald: 4.63 seconds at 6’3″ 220 lbs.
• Nicks: 4.53 seconds at 6’1” 212 lbs.

It’s evident the better receivers in the league may have not run the best 40-yard dash time, but what more intelligent scouts will do is to look at the 10 and 20 yard intervals to see how well a wideout can obtain their speed during route running. For this example we will stick with Boldin and Nicks.

 

10 yard interval of 40 yard dash

• Boldin: 1.62 seconds
• Nicks: 1.52 seconds

 

20 yard interval of 40 yard dash

• Boldin: 2.68 seconds
• Nicks: 2.60 seconds

We can even compare other workout drills like the 20 yard shuttle, vertical jump, and three cone drill:

 

20 yard shuttle

• Boldin: 4.25 seconds
• Nicks: 4.43 seconds

 

Vertical jump

• Boldin: 33.5”
• Nicks: 36”

 

3 Cone Drill

• Boldin: 7.35 seconds
• Nicks: 6.96 seconds

But in the end, the best proof, as usual, is the film so enjoy…

Anquan Boldin during his Florida State days

Anquan Boldin NFL Career Highlights

 

Hakeem Nicks junior year Highlights 1

Hakeem Nicks junior year Highlights 2

Hakeem Nicks freshman year vs Notre Dame

Hakeem Nicks behind the back catch vs West Virginia

 

The point of the comparison is not to necessarily say that Nicks is exactly like Boldin, that is about the same as saying Michael Vick is Randall Cunningham. What is being suggested is that due to similar draft ranges, size, skill sets, and drive, Hakeem could have the same outcome as Anquan did in 2003 and onward.

 

Leaving on Top: The John Elway Story

Many of us dream of riding into the sunset, Super Bowl trophy in tow, but for most of us the reality is just that, a dream.

Not if you’re John Elway.

The kid from California was an incredible multi-sport athlete. He played baseball and football. The Kansas City Royals drafted him out of high school and then a few years later, the New York Yankees selected him in the second round.

Elway’s career is the stuff you only dream up. The comeback kid, the quarterback you want under center with your team down by four and two minutes to go.

He was gutsy. He was cool. He had a rocket for an arm.

He had already won one Super Bowl.

What on Earth was he doing trying to come back at 38 and win another one?

He was being John Elway.

The Broncos, fresh off their first Super Bowl victory in team history, had little to prove. Elway himself had little to prove, his career was well spoken for and his induction to the Hall of Fame was a forgone conclusion.

Elway had been billed as too old, at the beginning of the season many wondered whether the wear and tear of the season would take its toll on the 38 year olds body.

Elway and company answered those questions with flying colors, boasting the leagues second-ranked offense.

The Bronco’s undoubtedly were the favorite to take home the trophy against the underdog Atlanta Falcons that evening, but the story had so many twists and juicy details.

Elway would become, at 38, the oldest quarterback to ever start in the Super Bowl.

This was also billed as “high drama” because former Broncos coach Dan Reeves coached the Atlanta Falcons.

Reeves had told the media earlier in the week that he was under the belief that current Broncos coach, Mike Shanahan, and Elway had conspired to have Reeves fired.

To add to it, there was growing speculation that Elway would retire at season’s end.

So what did Elway do?

Elway turned in an MVP performance.

Elway played the game of his life and ultimately the last game in his Hall of Fame career on Jan. 31, 1999 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida, on the biggest stage in sports.

When the dust had settled and the battlefields cleared, Elway had amassed 338 yards by air, including an 80-yard scoring strike to Rod Smith.

He rushed for another touchdown, becoming the second player in the NFL history to rush for a touchdown in four different Super Bowls, as well as the oldest player to score a touchdown in Super Bowl history.

Elway’s performance in Super Bowl XXXIII was his last performance.

He rode off into the sunset just like we all dream of doing ourselves.

American Blue Obsession

On a recent survey on all the teams of the Big 3 (MLB, NFL, NBA) I found a surprising fact.

42 of the 92 teams in this survey’s main color is blue. That is about 46 percent! Some of the teams that wear blue is understanding but some are outrageous.

For instance the Detroit Lions. What Lions have you seen that are blue? Another one that makes you scratch your head is the Detroit Tigers.

What’s up with the Detroit teams? Are they color blind or just stupid?

Of all the NFL teams, 15 of them wear the color blue as their main color. That is just under 50 percent.

Of all the MLB teams, 13 teams wear blue and red, finished in second, with nine.

Out of the 30 NBA teams, 14 of them wear blue. That, like the NFL, is just under 50 percent.

So why is blue such a popular color?

I guess nobody knows for sure, it is just a pure color that is original and everybody seems to like it, I guess.

Orange does not look to be a very popular color these days with sports teams, only four teams wear that as their main color.

Red is the second most popular color with teams. 20 of them wear red as their main color. But, blue still doubles red though.

So nevertheless, I don’t know if you guys care, but I just find it fascinating that so many teams wear blue.

 

The State of the Houston Texans: Signings Make Draft Direction Clearer

With the addition of DE Antiono Smith and DT Shaun Cody, the Texans seem to have clearer direction entering the 2009 NFL Draft.

Since the team has signed these two veteran defensive linemen, Houston can now turn its attention to adding playmakers in the secondary and some quality depth at the linebacker position.

 

Some of the so-called “experts” are saying that Smith and Cody are not quality pick-ups, but they are definitely better than what the team had at those positions before.

Only time will tell if they were steals or wastes. Smith has postseason experience, and Cody has (from what I can see looking at stats) been a quality backup who could be a starter.

But more importantly, the acquisitions allow the Texans to focus on the other parts of their defense in the first two or three rounds of draft. They should also consider some offensive line depth and a backup for Steve Slaton in the later rounds.

 

My pick for the 15th pick in the first round is Malcolm Jenkins, the 6’1″, 201-pounder out of Ohio State.

Granted, his 40-yard dash speed was not stellar, but he appears to have the skills to be an immediate impact player in the secondary. 

If Jenkins is not available I’d have the Texans take Vontae Davis (6’0″, 204 lbs.) from Illinois.

He has his weaknesses, but I believe he can and will be a playmaker in the big leagues.

 

From there, the predicting the draft becomes pure conjecture (unless you’re a GM with a working crystal ball), so I will not venture a guess as to who will be available.

I know Coach Kubiak and general manager Rick Smith are “burning the midnight oil” trying to figure out the right fits for our defense, and I have faith that they will get it mostly right. 

Here’s hoping the 2009 season finally puts the Texans in the Playoffs.

Bus Cook, Sleaziest In All Of Sports?

In terms of designating one to be the sleaziest athlete in sports, it’s hard to ignore the process Brett Favre went through last year to attain what he wanted.

 

Similarly, Jay Cutler’s utilization of Josh McDaniels’ infatuation with Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel made for a solid ground to whine his way out of town. Except, he made sure it was conveniently disregarded that he wanted out before talks flared up regarding the Broncos interest in Cassel.

 

The Favre fiasco that unfolded last year seemed to be unmatchable, but Jay Cutler’s situation is on its way to reach similar levels. So how can one decide between the two? Easy, don’t pick either. Choose the man who has been lurking in the shadows through both episodes: Bus Cook.

 

Yes, the agent. Cook’s name first emerged on the scene after Brett Favre’s initial retirement. Profootballtalk reported in late June that Cook was coaxing Favre to play again in 2008, while simultaneously shopping him around to other teams. Is that behavior acting on his client’s best interests?

 

No, especially considering that Favre’s hesitance to decide was akin to a teenage girl contemplating between hanging out on Friday night with her friends or the cute guy in her math class.

Favre is a grown man. If he is clearly torn in making a decision, it isn’t appropriate for Cook to intervene if he’s acting on his best interests, which is making money, and not Favre’s, which is being happy.

 

Despite these actions, Cook managed to stay under the radar through the twisting events in the Favre saga. And he managed to make a good amount of cash off it.

 

Jay Cutler’s situation has lacked compared to Favre’s in terms of drama, but has been categorized as a full-flight mystery since it was reported McDaniels inquired about landing Cassel in a trade.

 

First, it was reported that Cutler was infuriated that the Broncos even considered supplanting him as the franchise quarterback. Then, Peter King testified that Cutler’s wishes stemmed from the loss of his offensive coordinator, Jeremy Bates.

 

One possibility that has been seldom mentioned is money. Cutler’s statistics appear to warrant a label of “elite quarterback” by his name, but his career 17-20 record hardly supplies Cook and Cutler enough leverage to receive a lucrative new deal.

With a salary capless era on the horizon and the likes of Eli Manning and Phillip Rivers set to attain new contracts with eight zeros, Cook may have felt inclined to get his client (and himself) the big bucks too.

 

And what better leverage is there then to have the star quarterback hold his franchise hostage for a substantial period of time?

 

As we learned last year in the Summer of Favre, nothing.

 

Cook understands this. For over a month, he and Cutler have manipulated the Broncos into holding private meetings, and specifically Josh McDaniels into partaking in exclusive interviews and parading Cutler’s jersey when the Broncos opening game was announced.

Could it be more obvious, especially with the failure to acquire Cassel, that the Broncos want, no, need Cutler back?

 

If it has gone over some of your heads, it certainly hasn’t over Cook’s. Now, he has leverage. Now he can see the dollar bills flying in.

 

Keep in mind this is merely speculation. Regardless of his motives, Cook’s role with two clients that fail to act responsibly in a complicated process justify a label of “sleazy” on Bus Cook.

The Tragic Truth: Last Three NFL Seasons Will Be Remembered for Gunshots

As Plaxico Burress’ hearing for a third degree charge of possession of an illegal handgun was adjourned today, I reflected. I reflected for a long time about where The NFL as a league has gone.

The sad truth that I wrestled with was that the last three seasons have been defined not by amazing catches or incredible comebacks, but gunshots. At the conclusion of the season, confetti rains down upon the world champion team, and we as fans shower them with praise.

But in each of the past few years, the confetti has only served as a cover-up to what each of us as fans drew from that season, as the said confetti is stained with the blood of the athletes we cheer for so vehemently.

This sad truth begs to question how the culture of The NFL got to where it is today, and how we as fans can help shed some brighter light on that ever darkening culture. It is time we consider something very important. Which should take precedent, mercy or justice?

In January of 2006, Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams was shot and killed in a drive by shooting. I will never forget Javon Walker’s recollection of the incident, as Williams collapsed into his lap in the back seat of the limousine they were at the time. Williams bled to death on his lap.

We all know the story of Redskins safety Sean Taylor, as he was shot to death in his Miami home in November of 2007. As it just so happened, Taylor was supposedly in the process of undergoing significant changes in his life upon the birth of his child.

None of that could hide the criminal life he once led though, as Taylor once was faced with up to 45 years behind bars for a myriad of crimes.

In Plaxico Burress’ book, he outlines how he hailed from a neighborhood riddled with guns, drugs, and criminality. Surely he as well as many other heralded athletes have grown up hearing things such as “You’re going to be the next Jerry Rice” or “You’re going to be the next Deion Sanders, we have you covered.”

The only trials and tribulations these athletes face are the ones on the field and the ones which are presented by their respective cultures.

It seemed as if mercy had shown Sean Taylor the way, that he was in accord with what had to be done to live a proper life. Perhaps we as fans and organizations should learn from Taylor’s mistakes.

Do people really expect a man who hailed from an urban jungle to receive a seven figure income and suddenly adapt to the, dare I say, civilized world over night? Someone is at fault here, the league, individual teams, someone.

These people were conditioned to break the law by based on the conditions of their upbringing. For that, people like Plaxico deserve mercy, but the truth is that they have broken the law.

The Giants as well as New York’s district attorneys are faced with a unique situation, a situation in which they will administer either mercy or justice to Plaxico Burress. When considering which (mercy or justice) they will treat him with, the truth lies not in an absolute approach but rather, one which utilizes mercy and justice.

In the wake of Plaxico’s court date being pushed back, it would seem as if his attorney Benjamin Brafman is trying to accomplish one of two things: getting a split sentence for Plaxico or an alternate plea that would include community service and some prison time.

For Plaxico’s ability to receive a plea bargain (in whatever form), and even possibly return to football, we should not be condemning our legal system, but praising it. The courts will decide his fate, and if the punishment fits the crime. None of us are in a position to judge him, but they do what they can.

In the end, the same thing which damned Burress may be his saving grace, money. Big money equals big mistakes, but also big time lawyers. With that, he has a fighting chance to save himself and learn in the process.

We should all learn a lesson from the tragic incidents which have struck some of our favorite players. Unfortunately for some, all we can do is keep them in our thoughts and prayers.

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