8. Is Jay Cutler still “starter” material?
Just as many expected, the Chicago Bears placed their embattled signal caller on the trade block in February. But that doesn’t mean the 33-year-old quarterback isn’t qualified to “start” for another team. At the very least, this is according to one NFL executive that had this to say regarding Cutler.
“There are not enough quality quarterbacks, so he will definitely be a starter in 2017.”
Given that one thumbs up, the executive also said that the trade value for Cutler would likely be a fifth-round draft pick. Ouch.
Cutler was originally selected 11th overall in 2006 by the Denver Broncos. He joined the Bears in 2009 which was the last time he played a full 16-game season. Coming off of his worst campaign to date, having only played five games in 2016, Cutler joins a colorful crew of quarterbacks potentially shifting teams this year.
Cutler is by far not the best on the list, but he is not the worst option out there for a quarterback-needy team. He has also thrown out the word “retirement,” which might happen if he doesn’t get offered a starting role.