Denver ships cry baby Cutler to Bears

By Chad Garner

Fan Fanatic Sports Staff
Good for the Denver Broncos.

The organization which appeared weak by letting the circus show continue with QB Jay Cutler, didn't wait long to trade away their franchise quarterback, who wanted out and then said he didn't expect the Broncos to trade him.

The trade breaks down like this: The Bears gets Cutler and Denver's 5th round pick this year (140th overall), and Denver receives  two 1st-rounders -- the No. 18 overall in this year's draft and the Bears' 2010 1st-rounder -- a 2009 3rd-rounder and Chicago's starting QB Kyle Orton (2,812 yards passing, 18 TDs, 12 INTs).

What a deal for the Broncos since they now have 2 1st-rounders in this year's draft (No. 12 and No. 18) and a 3rd-rounder. It's only a great deal if they hit it big time with those picks, however. 

Do they need a QB? Possibly, but Orton isn't a complete chump. He's 26 years old and in his 5th year out of Purdue. Basically, he's not a legit starter, but he's serviceable enough to take the reigns this year in Denver, while they can draft and groom their QB of the future.

At No. 12, Denver has a shot at QB Mark Sanchez, but I think it would feel more comfortable it could get the USC QB at around No. 8. But if the Broncos can't trade up and he's still there at No. 12, they'd be stupid not to pick him. He can learn the system this year and take over the following year. 

Or Denver just decides to address a swiss cheese-like defense. They need help everywhere. Two 1st-round defensive players would be a big help, too. 

Denver's got options, but they better get it right.

For Chicago, it seems like a lot to get the 25-year-old Cutler, but it obviously feels like Cutler can get them to the playoffs. Well, the Bears haven't been there in 2 years and just maybe coach Lovie Smith can salvage his job if Cutler can leads Chicago into the playoffs. But don't the Bears need some receivers to really compete? See, Cutler had Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal to throw to in Denver, now he has wide receivers Devin Hester (52 receptions, 665 yards, 3 TDs), Rashied Davis (35-445-2) and tight ends Greg Olsen (54-574-5) and Desmond Clark (41-367-1). Not really a feared pass-catching bunch, huh? Hester is really a No. 3 slot guy, but Olsen is a tight end on the rise. 

Earth to Bears GM Jerry Angelo, you need some talented WRs ... or Cutler is going to fail or cry. But they do have a dangerous ground game with Matt Forte, who rushed for 1,231 yards and 8 TDs as a rookie, while catching 64 passes for 484 yards and 4 TDs. 

The Bears do have weapons, but not enough to really be considered a contender. Cutler will help last year's 26th ranked offense, but he's no savior. Nice signing with offensive tackle Orlando Pace, too. The Bears are moving in the right direction, so I'll wait and see what they do with their limited amount of picks and free agency. They better land at least 2 wideouts, though. What about Torry Holt?

Yes, it's a win-win for both teams but I give a big edge to the Broncos ... at least until after the draft. 

Good work Denver getting rid of a complete jerk and cry baby. And Chicago, get the Pampers ready. When things aren't going well, watch Cutler roll up into the fetal position and start sucking his thumb. 

He's your problem now.