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T-post Tom 02-28-2009 11:58 PM

More on Cutler: "Spurned"...ROTFL
 
Source: Spurned Cutler wants to be traded

February 28, 2009 7:30 PM


Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson

The Denver Broncos may have seriously damaged their relationship with quarterback Jay Cutler.

A source close to the situation confirmed the Broncos were trying to acquire quarterback Matt Cassel from the New England Patriots by dangling Cutler, their Pro Bowl quarterback.

The trade talk infuriated Cutler, who now wants to leave the Broncos.

The source said the proposed trade was a three-way deal that would have sent Cassel to Denver to reunite with former Patriots offensive coordinator and new Denver head coach Josh McDaniels, Cutler to Tampa Bay and compensation from Tampa Bay to New England.

Cassel and linebacker Mike Vrabel were traded Saturday to Denver's AFC West rival Kansas City for a second-round pick.

A source close to the situation told ESPN.com that the Broncos pursued the trade because McDaniels wanted to be reunited with Cassel, who excelled under McDaniels last season as an injury replacement for Tom Brady.

In the aftermath of the trade Saturday, Cutler asked permission to find his own trade partner but was denied by the Broncos, according to the source. Cutler is still hopeful he will be traded because he feels betrayed by McDaniels, the source said.

The source said Denver is no longer interested in dealing Cutler, who made the Pro Bowl in 2008, his second full season as a starter. The source said Tampa Bay, Detroit and Chicago could be possible destinations if Cutler gets his way and is traded. The source pointed out that until Cutler heard about the trade talks Saturday, he was completely happy playing for McDaniels and being in Denver.

It may be difficult for Denver to trade Cutler now because there are no other quality quarterbacks available. It would be silly to trade him to the Lions for the No. 1 overall pick and try to draft Georgia's Matthew Stafford or USC's Mark Sanchez. Neither of those players is a known commodity, while Cutler has blossomed into one of the NFL's better quarterbacks.

Denver has to regain Cutler's trust immediately or this could turn into one of the NFL's uglier situations.

The source said that while Denver hopes to smooth the situation over, Cutler probably will seek to depart Denver as a restricted free agent in two years. Cutler signed a six-year deal with the Broncos after he was drafted with the No. 11 overall pick in 2006.

The source said Cutler was hurt by the news that McDaniels wanted to start his Denver tenure with Cassel and not him.

"The relationship has been tarnished," the source said. "I think it's beyond repair."

Cutler expressed displeasure when Denver fired coach Mike Shanahan in December. However, he has been publicly supportive of McDaniels and had several good meetings with the coach in the weeks since McDaniels took over. The source said Cutler was confused by the trade talk.

"It's like a knife to Jay's heart," the source said. "It will be hard for him to get past this."

McDaniels will be able to get past this issue, but it may take some time. The Broncos sold McDaniels' hiring as a chance for Cutler to flourish. Seven weeks later, the pairing has taken a sudden and potentially disastrous turn.

kcpasco 03-01-2009 12:03 AM

At least Cassel won't be throwing little girl tantrums

cdcox 03-01-2009 12:05 AM

This alone might have been worth the 2nd round pick.

notorious 03-01-2009 12:08 AM

Outstanding.

kcpasco 03-01-2009 12:11 AM

He's kinda like the LJ of QB's

Just a whiny bitch

CaliforniaChief 03-01-2009 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdcox (Post 5541643)
This alone might have been worth the 2nd round pick.

This times 1,000.

Gravedigger 03-01-2009 12:12 AM

This is like one of those elementary tests you take where it says "McDaniels is to Cutler as Pioli is to Waters."

notorious 03-01-2009 12:14 AM

The Mange is imploding. The only thing better than this would be pounding them on the way to a Superbowl Championship.

cdcox 03-01-2009 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-post Tom (Post 5541615)

Denver has to regain Cutler's trust immediately or this could turn into one of the NFL's uglier situations.

Every time I read this sentence, I just get happier.

kcxiv 03-01-2009 12:14 AM

http://cbs4denver.com/video/?id=53858@kcnc.dayport.com

lol

Dayze 03-01-2009 12:15 AM

Waaaaaa.

Shut up and play. Prove 'em wrong (or, don't...since I hate the Donks lol) and it's a non-issue.

Cry baby.

FAX 03-01-2009 12:20 AM

ROFL

FAX

Agent V 03-01-2009 12:23 AM

Awesome. Fire Shanahan, bring in McDaniels who now has to coach against the quarterback he helped groom twice every season, then piss off your young, Pro Bowl quarterback.

And all your running backs are dead.

Awesome.

Rain Man 03-01-2009 12:23 AM

Rumor has it that Cutler was so mad that he almost changed facial expressions.

Hammock Parties 03-01-2009 12:24 AM

The Donks are literally imploding. They are destroying themselves from within, with no outside influence.

Someone quote me on the Mane. I am taking a leave of absence from that spittoon.


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