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Quarterback Rank: #17
Overall: #87
Cutler had his season cut short to 10 games because of a thumb injury, which required surgery. He played alright before the injury, having 14 touchdowns to seven interceptions. He did complete a career-low 58 percent of his passes but had two 300-yard games and five multiple touchdown games for the season. The offensive line struggled at times, though, which impacted Cutler's play. A new offense could benefit Cutler. The Bears should be more conservative with Mike Martz no longer calling plays, but Cutler could have more time to throw and should be better protected. Cutler has just one 4,000-yard season for his career but 25 or more touchdowns three of the last four seasons. Cutler has a huge arm and does a great job of making plays downfield. He can make all the throws. He will make some poor decisions, though, and force some throws. Cutler also is an unheralded runner. He has 200-plus rushing yards three times in his career.
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His numbers could improve but he still isn't a No. 1 for fantasy teams. He is a solid No. 2 or spot starter. His touchdown totals won't be good enough to use on a weekly basis for fantasy teams. He can get around 3,800 yards and 25 scores in this offense. |
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| Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler said he is going to take a wait-and-see approach before being comfortable with the offensive line in the new offense this season. 'You know, the offensive line is definitely going to be a concern and seeing where those guys are going to fit in and seeing what five we go with. If [OT Gabe Carimi] comes back, if [OT J'Marcus Webb] pans out. Where are we going to put [OG Chris Williams]? There are some question marks there. Until we really get that resolved, and get our front five settled in, we've got some work to do on offense,' Cutler said. Cutler thinks the new offense will help some but they will still need to protect him on passing plays. |
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| Chicago Bears quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates said Sunday, May 13, that one of the priorities in the team's offense this season will be to take advantage of QB Jay Cutler's gifts as an athlete and make defenses account for the way Cutler can move. 'In my opinion, Jay is very athletic,' Bates said. 'He was a great shortstop in high school. If you go back and watch the Vanderbilt tape, he was running all around the field making plays. We're going to use his feet. He's athletic, he can throw on the run, he can see down the field on the run. We're going to try to find everybody's strengths and use them to our advantage.' |
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| The Chicago Bears acquiring WR Brandon Marshall immediately addressed the team's need for a physical, big wide receiver capable of making plays. The trade also reunites Marshall with QB Jay Cutler; the two played their first three NFL seasons together with the Denver Broncos. |
| Fantasy Impact: This trade is good news for all the parties involved. Cutler will be in a more run-first offense this year but having a legit receiver like Marshall on his side will help his fantasy value. |
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| Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said that QB Jay Cutler's (thumb) thumb is fine. |
| Fantasy Impact: He should be 100 percent for offseason workouts and training camp. |
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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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Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings.
Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings.
Injury Concern.
Sleeper.