The Facts:
For the second time in his seven-year career, Cutler must prove himself to a new head coach. The first coaching change led to a trade from the Denver Broncos. This time, at least Cutler has a season to prove that he's the answer for the Chicago Bears. Citing sources, the Chicago Tribune reported Monday citing sources that the Bears had discussed giving Cutler a long-term contract in the range of $15 million per season, only to postpone the idea once Marc Trestman was hired as head coach in January.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As NFL.com's Chris Wesseling suggested, it's hard to fault Trestman for taking a wait-and-see approach toward a quarterback who has feuded with coaches in the past. Just as importantly, Trestman must find out if Cutler is a natural fit in a West Coast offense that demands short, quick and accurate throws. If Cutler performs well, his contract demands might be high. Such a scenario might entice the Bears to use the franchise tag on him next season at a rate expected to be around $15 million for one year.
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