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A Cutler theory

Just a thought about the poor play calling and execution. Last year Gase would call plays based on T-hills comfort level. My guess that is what is happening with Cutler and the limited play calling.
 
I saw intensity in the first half. Cutler barked at everyone on tbe field during a timeout before a 4th and short or 3rd and short can't remember basically telling everyone to be accountable and then promptly the next play threw the ball on a 3 step drop into the dts extended arms on an easy conversion to take the air out of the balloon.
 
I think if he stops throwing off his back foot so damned much he'll see fewer drops, and the media/fan perception of his inability to lead a team will change drastically and for the positive.

It would improve his accuracy and ball speed, but the drops are on the receivers.
 
It would improve his accuracy and ball speed, but the drops are on the receivers.
I get you. I was taught that if I can touch it, I can catch it, too.
My thinking is that the QB has to do everything he can to make the ball as catchable as possible, and we shouldn't expect the receivers to have to reach behind, low, or high as often as they do. It leads to more drops.
 
I'm beginning to wonder if it's an issue of shaking off rust and gelling with the players around him. Saw one drive against Tennessee where he looked like he was taking charge, and against Atlanta sat what you will about the breaks we got with a couple flags, he still made some good throws and looked like his classic gunslinger billing on that TD strike to Stills. Not saying we're out of the woods on offense, but maybe if the defense can keep holding on and keep us in games we'll start to see the offense come together with Cutler. Maybe we can even say the offense put us on their backs to win a game or two by the end of the year.
 
But now that Cutler's got the money, the question is what motivates him week in and week out. At this point, I'm wondering if his motivation comes from fear of looking like he's just playing for money.


Well, hopefully he's motivated due to his prior relationship with Gase. I'm sure Gase talked to him at length, and wouldn't have just signed him, if Cutler wasn't buying in. Cutler is nonchalant as hell...and it's frustrating, but I think he'll improve his play as the season goes on.
 
I'm gonna quote Armando Salguero's article from today:

Quarterback Jay Cutler was effective in his 22 drop-backs under no pressure, completing 11-of-22 passes for 84 yards and two touchdowns for an NFL QB Rating of 90.0.


Effective? Those numbers are terrible. I was shocked that a seasoned beat writer would hold up these numbers as anything other than evidence that Cutler just doesn't have it. Let me get this straight...when Cutler had time to scan the field and pick his spots, he completed half of his passes for less than 4 yards a pass. Those numbers are mind-boggling for an NFL quarterback. Our offensive line isn't perfect, but when they do hold up their end of the bargain, Cutler is still garbage. There's no way I will believe that Cutler is going to turn things around until I see it. And I will be shocked if that happens.
 
Rust and all I don't think anyone expected bottom of the barrel QB play with Cutler adjusting, at worse a mediocre offense giving the D some sort of points total to look after. The unwillingness to set in the pocket, throwing while bailing backwards is particularly concerning.
 
I'm gonna quote Armando Salguero's article from today:

Quarterback Jay Cutler was effective in his 22 drop-backs under no pressure, completing 11-of-22 passes for 84 yards and two touchdowns for an NFL QB Rating of 90.0.


Effective? Those numbers are terrible. I was shocked that a seasoned beat writer would hold up these numbers as anything other than evidence that Cutler just doesn't have it. Let me get this straight...when Cutler had time to scan the field and pick his spots, he completed half of his passes for less than 4 yards a pass. Those numbers are mind-boggling for an NFL quarterback. Our offensive line isn't perfect, but when they do hold up their end of the bargain, Cutler is still garbage. There's no way I will believe that Cutler is going to turn things around until I see it. And I will be shocked if that happens.


That is indeed poor. Look here at what just the average quarterback was able to attain under no pressure in 2016:

http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stat-analysis/2017/quarterbacks-and-pressure-2016

For comparison's sake, a DVOA of 0 is average. Notice that every QB but one in the league was well above average when under no pressure in 2016.

Likewise, a passer rating of 90 is about average, and so Cutler did nothing special when under no pressure against Atlanta. And you're right, the two TDs are boosting his passer rating significantly there. The YPA below 4 is indeed terrible, especially under no pressure.

This certainly argues against the fault of the offensive line in Cutler's troubles.
 
Probably some truth to this. I think Cutler took the $10M (likely around $5M after taxes, agent fees, NFLPA dues, etc.) because you just can't turn that down at age 34. I bet Testaverde would come out of retirement for half that. But now that Cutler's got the money, the question is what motivates him week in and week out. At this point, I'm wondering if his motivation comes from fear of looking like he's just playing for money.

Dude - Jay Cutler is estimated to be worth over $100M (he and Carson Palmer have the reputation of being smart investors). Believe it or not, he probably didn't just sign with Miami just for the money. I think that he saw an opportunity to have some success on the field with a coach who he really likes playing for (and the money was nice, too).
 
Dude - Jay Cutler is estimated to be worth over $100M (he and Carson Palmer have the reputation of being smart investors).

Oh yea? What are some of Cutler's investments?

I'd say $10 mil a year is a pretty good investment.
 
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