Jay Cutler in a Bear Market

Cutler-Gate is officially over, as the former Bronco QB and a 5th round pick is being sent to Chicago for Kyle Orton, a 2009 1st round pick (#18 overall), the 2010 first round pick and the 2009 3rd round pick. Thank God it is over. This situation worried me, especially since the Redskins got in on the action yesterday. I was worried that we would start to give up our draft picks again like we did in the mid/late 90s when we were an awful team. Instead, all we did was openly say Jason Campbell wasn't the answer and that we want to get rid of him. Oy!

Look, I respect that Dan Snyder wants to spend the money on stars that will put people in the stands and hopefully bring home a championship. But Cutler wasn't the answer. Campbell might not be, but he works for us right now. Let him get used to Jim Zorn's system. How about he spends more than a year in it? I think that would be a good thing for him. He has similar numbers to Cutler and doesn't whine. He also doesn't have diabetes and isn't rumored to be an alcoholic. He is becoming a leader. I am fine with our JC for the 2009 NFL season. We didn't need to bring another JC from the Broncos.

As for what the Bears and Broncos do now- The Broncos have a lot of picks, a lot of holes, and a brand new QB battle on their hands. Its Orton vs. Chris Simms for the time being, with a chance that they draft the best available QB (Mark Sanchez) with their pick, #12 overall. I say move on with the QBs you have unless you really love Sanchez, and fill up the amazingly big holes you have on defense. There will be good players available at #12 and #18.

The Bears may be a true contender now. Maybe. Possibly. Don't quote me on that. Their defense is still great, but is getting old fast. Their wide receivers are also-rans, so they might want to address that in free agency (Tory Holt anyone?) or the draft (not sure who will be there in the second round, will look it up). They also signed Orlando Pace today, helping to sure up their O-line. If Cutler can mesh with his receivers, and JFLANland fantasy favorite Matt Forte can have a solid sophomore season, then the Bears could be in the running to win the NFC North in 2009.