Football Cutler situation gone from "bad to worse" - Page 2

MMXcalibur · 03-10-2009, 08:29 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3968896

Source: Cutler, Broncos further apart
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After a contentious conference call between quarterback Jay Cutler and the Denver Broncos' brass on Monday, the situation has gone "from bad to worse", according to a source close to the situation.

The call was supposed to be a meeting of the minds between Cutler and the Broncos' brass, in particular new head coach Josh McDaniels. The two got sideways Feb. 28 when word broke that McDaniels, the former New England offensive coordinator who replaced Mike Shanahan after 14 seasons, engaged in discussions about acquiring Matt Cassel from the Patriots in a three-way trade. Cutler had maintained the Broncos initiated the talks. McDaniels publicly said he was approached about a deal.

The conference call was anything but genial and the two sides are now further apart than prior to it, the source said. The source said that the Broncos' tone of the conference call was as if Cutler created the situation by asking for the trade and not the other way around.

The source said McDaniels wouldn't confirm or deny whether the Broncos initiated the trade talks. The Broncos did, though, tell Cutler that every player on the team could be traded and he could be traded at any time. Still, Denver owner Pat Bowlen also stated in the conversation that Cutler will not be traded. The Broncos publicly said Cutler will not be traded last week as the Cutler trade frenzy was in full force.

After the phone call, Cutler, the source said, would rather be traded now if Denver isn't going to commit to him long-term. The source maintains Cutler was totally on board with McDaniels until the trade talks story broke and that trust is Cutler's biggest problem with McDaniels and the organization.

The source said Cutler is still mulling over whether he will show up for the team's offseason conditioning program, which begins Monday.

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**SAUTO** · 03-10-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Claythan

this is sooooooooo freaking awesome

clay can you get me a link to something that said cutler asked for a trade first? or do you know where i could find one? i'vw got a donk fan who says cutler never thought about being traded before they tried and i say otherwise

**KcMizzou** · 03-10-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

clay can you get me a link to something that said cutler asked for a trade first? or do you know where i could find one? i'vw got a donk fan who says cutler never thought about being traded before they tried and i say otherwise

Personally I don't care whether he did or not.

The fallout has been pretty sweet.

BigRock · 03-10-2009, 08:45 PM

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beach tribe · 03-10-2009, 08:47 PM

What a great off-season.

**Bwana** · 03-10-2009, 08:49 PM

**DeezNutz** · 03-10-2009, 08:50 PM

Denver, tell us how our asses taste.

Sam Hall · 03-10-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Denver, tell us how our asses taste.

kc rush · 03-10-2009, 08:55 PM

Love it.

I'd still trade Cassel to them then flip Cutler for another team's first (if all parties are still interested). Barring that, watching the donks implode is sweet.

**KcMizzou** · 03-10-2009, 08:55 PM

It's looking more and more likely that Pioli not only got us a QB, but cost Denver theirs, in one fell swoop. Do not **** with The Don.

**DeezNutz** · 03-10-2009, 08:56 PM

I'd rather have Cutler. No question.

But if having Cassel means that Denver is a ****ing mess, that's a pretty sweet consolation prize.

ChiefsCountry · 03-10-2009, 09:00 PM

I got it, we will trade them Cassel for Cutler & their first round pick. Then deal Cutler to the Bucs for their first round pick. Draft Sanchez, Maualuga, and Hayward-Bey. Pioli looks like a genius then.

Pioli Zombie · 03-10-2009, 09:00 PM

LJ and #3 for Cutler. Then trade Cutler to 49ers for their first and second.

Overall you've traded #3, #34 and LJ for #10, #41, Cassel and Vrabel.
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**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-10-2009, 09:01 PM

This is one helluva donkey show.

**RealSNR** · 03-10-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pioli Zombie

LJ and #3 for Cutler. Then trade Cutler to 49ers for their first and second.

Overall you've traded #3, #34 and LJ for #10, #41, Cassel and Vrabel.
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Cutler's not worth that much

leviw · 03-10-2009, 09:02 PM

"Source" = Cutler

03-10-2009, 08:29 PM
MMXcalibur Pessimistically optimistic. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denver, CO Casino cash: $-144914	Cutler situation gone from "bad to worse" http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3968896 Source: Cutler, Broncos further apart Comment Email Print Share By Bill Williamson ESPN.com Archive After a contentious conference call between quarterback Jay Cutler and the Denver Broncos' brass on Monday, the situation has gone "from bad to worse", according to a source close to the situation. The call was supposed to be a meeting of the minds between Cutler and the Broncos' brass, in particular new head coach Josh McDaniels. The two got sideways Feb. 28 when word broke that McDaniels, the former New England offensive coordinator who replaced Mike Shanahan after 14 seasons, engaged in discussions about acquiring Matt Cassel from the Patriots in a three-way trade. Cutler had maintained the Broncos initiated the talks. McDaniels publicly said he was approached about a deal. The conference call was anything but genial and the two sides are now further apart than prior to it, the source said. The source said that the Broncos' tone of the conference call was as if Cutler created the situation by asking for the trade and not the other way around. The source said McDaniels wouldn't confirm or deny whether the Broncos initiated the trade talks. The Broncos did, though, tell Cutler that every player on the team could be traded and he could be traded at any time. Still, Denver owner Pat Bowlen also stated in the conversation that Cutler will not be traded. The Broncos publicly said Cutler will not be traded last week as the Cutler trade frenzy was in full force. After the phone call, Cutler, the source said, would rather be traded now if Denver isn't going to commit to him long-term. The source maintains Cutler was totally on board with McDaniels until the trade talks story broke and that trust is Cutler's biggest problem with McDaniels and the organization. The source said Cutler is still mulling over whether he will show up for the team's offseason conditioning program, which begins Monday. ---------------------- Sorry if repost....
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