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Quarterback Rank: #14
Overall: #93
Cutler had some struggles last season, his first in the Bears new Mike Martz offense, but played at a high level much of the season. He cut down on interceptions last season and seemed to have a good grasp of the offense as the season wore on. Cutler didn't throw for a ton of yards (lowest total of his career), but had 24 total touchdowns to 16 interceptions. His interception total was the second lowest of his career as a starter. Cutler still seems to make some really poor decisions, but is getting better. He has a huge arm and does a great job of making plays downfield. He can make all the throws. Cutler also is an unheralded runner. He ran for a career-high 232 yards last season and has 200-plus rushing yards three of the last four years.
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Cutler is too up and down to be a dependable No. 1 for fantasy teams, but is getting closer to being a legit No. 1. He throws for a lot of yards, gets some rushing yards and his touchdown totals are high. He can inch closer to 30 touchdowns this season, but don't expect his yardage totals to be off the charts. Consider him a low-end No. 1. |
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| Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler is very excited to be working with new quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates again. The two worked together with the Denver Broncos from 2006 to 2008, where Cutler completed 62.5 percent of his passes for 9,024 yards, 54 touchdowns, 37 interceptions and an 87.1 passer rating in 37 starts. 'I'm very excited to be working with Jeremy Bates again,' Cutler said. 'We got the right guy for the job.' |
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| Miami Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall, who is under contract through 2014, said he would enjoy an opportunity to play on the same team as Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler again. Cutler also seems open to the idea. |
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| Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice is expected to create some plays that will involve moving pockets to take advantage of QB Jay Cutler's mobility. |
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| Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice said he has spoken nearly every day to QB Jay Cutler to inform him about what the offense will look like next season. Tice said Cutler has agreed with some of the things being discussed but has shown reluctance with other things. Tice said the team will keep the same terminology to help with the transition but he also is open to using a no-huddle offense at times. |
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| Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice will allow QB Jay Cutler to audible out of plays during games next season. Cutler was not allowed to audible under former offensive coordinator Mike Martz. |
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| The Chicago Bears, under new offensive coordinator Mike Tice, are expected to become more of a traditional run-first offense next season. Tice will also stretch opposing defenses with a downfield passing attack they will better utilize QB Jay Cutler's strong arm. The Bears will still hire a 'passing coordinator' to replace quarterbacks coach Shane Day, who was fired earlier this week. 'Lovie and I share a similar mindset of what the Bears offense should look and feel like,' Tice said in a statement. 'There will be a toughness about us. We are going to be a powerful run team and we're going to be able to mix in explosive pass plays.' |
| Fantasy Impact: The Tice hire won't help Cutler's numbers going forward. They'll be a lot more conservative. |
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| The Chicago Bears placed QB Jay Cutler (thumb) and RB Matt Forte (knee) on the Injured Reserve Tuesday, Dec. 27. Cutler is scheduled to have the pins removed from his thumb and has already resumed throwing a ball. |
| Fantasy Impact: This was expected with nothing to play for this week for the Bears. |
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| Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said QB Jay Cutler (thumb) will have the pins in his thumb taken out Tuesday, Dec. 27. Smith is not sure if Cutler will be able to practice this week but has not ruled him out for Week 17. |
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| Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler (thumb) and RB Matt Forte (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and have been ruled out for Week 16. |
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| Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith has not ruled out QB Jay Cutler (thumb) or RB Matt Forte (knee) for the rest of the season. |
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