Jay Cutler: Three Possible Fates for Next Season

1) Keeping Cutler

If the Bears want a chance at winning next year, Jay Cutler is the clear option. There is no question that Cutler will lose the Bears a couple games, but he is also the reason why the Bears can win each and every game. Cutler possesses one of the best arms in the league, and is capable of making any throw on the field. On the other hand, names like Ryan Fitzpatrick, Case Keenum, and Geno Smith (2017’s free agent class at QB) are not at all capable of leading a competent offense. A rookie quarterback can’t be expected to execute a wide open playbook in their first year either. Even rookies like Dak Prescott and Carson Wentz are limited in what throws they make despite having early success.

The Bears do have some talent on the offensive side of the ball as long as Josh Sitton, Cody Whitehair, and Kyle Long are keeping the pocket clean for Jay. Jordan Howard has proven to be a beast out of the backfield, and the likes of Cameron Meredith and Marquess Wilson have shown some promise at receiver. If Chicago can retain Alshon Jeffery and get a decent year out of Kevin White, the Bears’ offense begins to look solid on paper. Unfortunately, there’s a larger problem for the Bears than talent.

Chicago has simply been exhausted by the Cutler narrative. Cutler may be the best chance to win now, but the Bears would be better off with a breath of fresh air. Cutler’s $16 million salary is also expensive for a bridge quarterback. Keeping Cutler simply doesn’t make the most sense for a franchise that needs change.