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Published on 02/28/2009 at Sat Feb 28 14:49.
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Jay Cutler (Getty Images)

Jay Cutler (Getty Images)

In hugely surprising news, the Denver Broncos have been reportedly mentioning Pro Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler in numerous trade discussions since free agency began yesterday.

The talks reportedly began when the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers were working on a three-way trade that would have sent Cutler to the Bucs and quateback Matt Cassel to the Broncos. The Broncos opted out of the trade before the Detroit Lions approached Denver and New England with a similar trade. The trade talks became a moot point when Cassel was traded to the Chiefs early Saturday instead.

There are conflicting reports regarding the nature of the trade talks. Vic Lombardi of CBS4 Denver claims that the Broncos are “actively trying to shop” Cutler. Adam Schefter of NFL.com reports that the Broncos “firmly maintain that they never intended to trade Cutler, (and) that they were approached to make the trades.”

Both Schefter and Lombardi have spoken to Cutler and report that he’s upset at the rumors. Here’s what Cutler told Lombardi:

“I’ve heard the rumors. I know what they’re trying to do. Even though I love Denver and I’d love to remain a Bronco, I know how this business works. If they want me to play somewhere else, so be it.”

I am simply floored. I can’t believe the Broncos are entertaining offers for Cutler, and I would be devastated if they were actively shopping him. Hopefully this all blows over soon…

  • Dee

    WTF, I hope Cutler stays

  • kerry

    Xanders and McDaniels are both dumbasses. this is stupid. got a great safety and now are trying to dump off your franchise QB. there isnt a QB in the league or the draft that is equal to Cutler. so why do it?? McDaniels is an arrogant fool. this is the Broncos, not the Denver Patriots. Bowlen needs to put down his bottle of vodka and step in and put the lid on this Bulls**t right now.

  • flbronc

    If that is true, that we were actively shopping him, GmX and McD have lost a lot of respect in my eyes. it will take a lot for them to regain it.

    i hope that it isnt true. there’s not a better young qb in the league than cutler. cassel wont be as successful as cutler in the long term.

  • kerry

    well a press conference needs to be called to address these rumors right now. before Cutler actually demands a trade because he knows they dont want him. Bowlen needs to get his nuts back and squash this right now. until i see McDaniels and/or Xanders publicly deny this then im not gonna calm down about it.

  • Sportalker

    This HAS to blow over, with Cassel now in KC there is NO WAY McDaniels trades Cutler……He can’t actually believe he can get anything better than Jay. If Cassel would have gone somewhere else than we would have been in trouble. Detroit & Tampa have NOTHING as far as compensation to match Jay. With so much roster turnover as far as not bringing any of the FA from last years roster and the many moves they have made so far yesterday & today to change QB’s as well would be complete chaos

  • http://BroncoTalk.net Mr.East

    GOD he’s such an egomaniac, he’s being very immature. I can’t believe he said that.

    It would be so stupid if McDaniels and Xanders didn’t even listen to the Bucs or Lions. Both of them have strongly stated that they had no intention on trading Cutler. If Cutler wants to be baby then thats great, shows what kind of leader he really is.

  • http://broncomadness.com Garrett Barnes

    don’t believe it guys. vic lombardi is full of so much s*** I can’t even believe it. they were never shopping him. if they were than i am done with mcdaniels and will immediately demand that he resigns. on the bright side jay cutler is handling it well and I think he knows deep inside that this is all just stupid rumors. maybe some other people wanted him but we never entertained these offers.

  • Snowden

    Everyone chill out. I’m saying this as a proud owner of two #6 jerseys, but every player, even Jay Cutler, has a price. If someone offered Matt Ryan, Adrian Peterson, a new stadium, and a cure for cancer, we shouldn’t be pissed if Denver takes the deal. Conversely, if Cutler was traded for a pair of Ryan Leaf’s jock straps, we’d be rightly pissed. Everything in between is a debate.

    I’d be upset if we traded Cutler for Cassel straight up, but I never see a problem with entertaining offers.

  • http://broncomadness.com Garrett Barnes

    CORRECTION: he is not handling it well.

  • http://BroncoTalk.net Mr.East

    At this point I’d rather have another Quarterback thats smart enough to know the difference between fact and media bullcrap. I’m shocked he’s pulling this primadonna BS.

    Kerry -
    Xanders did publicly deny it. Actually read the articles before complaining.

  • NathanH

    He’s not goin to get traded. I’d bet my left nut on it. And if he does, I’ll be devistated. But if Schefter’s saying we’re not shopping him. WE’RE NOT SHOPPING HIM.

    Lombardi is a joke trying to make something out of nothing to get his name in the national press. ****bag.

    Really though East, you should consider taking this down. Cut’s going now where, and Lombardi is no more than a **** stain in the journalism world.

  • Sportalker

    Now CBS4 is reporting that Tony Scheffler has been mentioned in trade talks as well………This is going to be interesting

  • kerry

    wow. last night all of you were so in love with vic lombardi when he posted that Dawkins was signed when he wasnt. now all of you say he is an idiot because this is being reported. i wanna hear a public denial at dove valley by McDaniles and Xanders. stuff like this doesnt just appear out of thin air.

  • Andpark

    Not even remotely funny. With Cassel at KC I think this is over but I almost had a heart attack. No better QB in the league long term right now then Jay Cutler. Hopefully 10 years from now, 3 or more Superbowl rings later, we will all laugh about that Sat afternoon in 2009 that we almost traded away our franchise QB. Oh those will be the days..

    Great other moves regardless, McD is being aggressive, great Safety, new RB’s but don’t get too crazy. Cutler is the man, hopefully for a very long time.

  • T-Money

    No matter how much all you guys bitch and moan there’s nothing you can do about it. He’s not being immature at all. He has the right to be a little pissed off. At least he has the balls to voice his opinion unlike most players in this league.

    It is a business
    It is a possibility
    It is not likely
    It is just the media

  • http://BroncoTalk.net Mr.East

    I get what you’re saying T-Money, but as a team player you don’t say things like that. If he’s a leader then he’ll shut his mouth before he has all the facts.

  • T-Money

    CBS4′s Gary Miller spoke with Broncos GM Brian Xanders Saturday afternoon. Xanders denied any plans to trade Cutler, saying “We are not trying to trade Jay Cutler. We will not trade Jay Cutler. He’s a Pro Bowl Quarterback.” He went on to say, “you can ask Josh McDaniels, and he’ll tell you the same thing.” Miller did approach McDaniels, who said he was not going to answer any questions. However, Cutler confirmed to CBS4 that he is aware that trade talks have taken place.

  • T-Money

    What more do you need?

    “We are not trying to trade Jay Cutler. We will not trade Jay Cutler. He’s a Pro Bowl Quarterback.”

  • http://www.broncomadness.com Garret Barnes

    Remember guys, when we almost traded John Elway to the Redskins. I think that these two situations will have a similar outcome. =)

  • CJ

    If Josh traded Jay Cutler i would leave this franchise never look back! I would follow cutler where ever he was traded to!!! How could they even think about it Matt Cassal isnt have near the skill jay has got he only looked good because he had randy moss and wes welker hes gonna look like shit in kc you watch

  • T-Money

    Because Matt Cassal worked with JMcD… They already know each other and it makes it alot easier. That’s why it was so considered.

  • Trent

    if its true and he gets traded. I will no longer be a broncos fan

  • Avery

    Wish it would’ve happened. You all who praise Cutler need to open your eyes, he is a purebred loser who will accomplish nothing of significance in Denver. Get him out of here ASAP.

  • http://www.broncomadness.com Garret Barnes

    i think we are all being a bit dramatic here: a lot of people said that if we fire mike shanahan they would no longer be fans. you can’t quit on a team due to one bad front office move.

  • ryan

    T-Money,

    I don’t care if Cassal and McDaniels used to reenact scenes of “Brokeback Mountain” together. This is absolute garbage. If this is Josh’s attempt to cast a larger shadow over the franchise and become its face, like his Obi One in Patriot land, then he can go right back to the East coast right now. Right now, Cutler is the Broncos.

  • http://broncotalk.net RVG10

    The trade only would have happened in the right situation (for Cassel) and ONLY IF the Broncos approved it. Neither happened. The Lions and Bucs were smart to try to get Cutler, but both don’t have anything to offer that can match Cutler’s worth. It’s all over.

    P.S. On a side note, did anyone else notice that Dawkins held an orange #20 jersey at the press conference today? Maybe I missed this earlier, but it looks as if we’ll be wearing orange this year!

  • broncoNM

    I really dont think Cutler is being immature. This is how i would imagine any franchise QB would act. He has taken responsibility for his red zone errors last season and stated that he would make that his focus for improvement. He is on the verge of being a top 3 QB in the league. We brought in McD to develop cutler into a Super bowl winning QB. It would be crazy to trade him. McD and Cutler have enormous potential. We could easily average 35 pts a game. Im sure this will all blow over but if he hasnt already, McD needs to call Cutler and assure him that he wants him in denver. Culter was the only reason this offense was No. 2 last year and if he had a decent defense and a running game he will lead this team to a championship. Man i gotta admit seeing that totally freaked me out. Free Angency was pretty fun until this came about.

  • Dakota Fan

    Hey boys- I don’t live in Colorado, but I can tell from 500 miles away that Vic Lombardi is trying to make a play for a bigger, better job than the one he’s got right now. So much so that he’s jumping on rumors and all of the other crap that comes down the pike. Just because he has the name “Lombardi” doesn’t mean he’s a football genius. If News4 had any brains, they’d can his butt before he did something that got the station in deep crap.

    I think something good can come out of this- as a young QB who’s looking to show that he is maturing, Cutler could just smile and say he believes his head coach and GM when they say they’re not going to trade him and leave it at that. If something is going on behind the scenes, I hope this doesn’t turn into another John Elway-Dan Reeves debacle.

  • Bronco6locnar

    Mr. East, Cutler isnt a hippie baby. He is a competitor, and any competitor is gonna get angry when trade rumors are floating around. Cutler doesnt hold anything back, he wants this to be his team and he wants to win. Im with Cutler, I was upset that Tampa and Detroit even thought for a second that we would trade him, that was enough to set me off and i think thats all that Cutler is feeling.

  • kerry

    Xanders denied it through another source. he didnt get up to the podium at Dove valley and deny it. Jerry Jones does that when players are mentioned to be traded or released. Bowlen needs to do it.

  • http://broncomadness.com Garrett Barnes

    agreed kerry.

  • pwsbronco

    Man what a bunch of crap, can’t believe anyone would believe this junk…. As if Bowlen would allow our franchise QB to go anywhere for Cassell or any QB for that matter. Sounds like someone wanted to stir up the BS by creating a false headline….
    P*ss poor reporting that does nothing but get the fans whinning about this…. wake up everyone and stop believing everything you read….Geeeeeez, can’t beleive some people….
    Oh, yeah, the broncos are also going to re-sign J.Walker….. And why would you not believe that but yet you fall so quickly with this garbage they try to pass off as Bronco news…..Stop being so damn gullable…

  • T-Money

    ryan-

    I agree man. I’d be royally F’ing pissed if we traded Cutler. I’m just speaking realistically. Why else would Matt switch for Jay? There’s no point or logic to it other than the New E. Ties.

  • champ2203

    McDaniels and Xanders are dicks if they even considered moving Jay. X anders said they never considered it and said to ask McDaniels and he’d say the same thing. When they asked McDaniels he had no comment. What a gutless prick. This isn’t New England stop bringing all these people we don’t need. A number four receiver in Gaffney we don’t need him at all. A long snapper for christ sake getting paid a rediculous amount to do one thing. You want to spend 5.5 mil for someone to do one job go get a decent kicker that can make extra points and 25 yrd field goals and make it to the endzone in the thin air on kickoffs. Why wouldn’t jay beleive the talk though its New England and our coach that is trying to bring in anyone he can from where he came from. Anyway the dawkins signing was good, still think ray would have been way better than davis. Atleast he anchored a great defense for years and knows how to be a leader. Despite the negativity I love the Broncos I’m just not a homer I have my own opinions. Agree or disagree them?
    thekidd0322 aim screen name. lets talk about it.

  • Big D

    What a bunch of idiots. Al Davis er, I mean Pat Bowlen got exactly what he wanted after he fired Shannahan, A couple of yes boys who woll do exactly what he wants them to do. Denver will be lucky to win 6 games next year, and lets see who Bowlen blames then.

  • jibbons

    take a pill fellas, when you are taking offers, you hear eachone out, and simply refuse the bad ones.

    As far as Cutler goes, the only way he could have said less, would be to say nothing, and we all know that ‘no comment’ is not in his vocabulary. But still vic is the only one running his mouth. I’m putting him on my msm blacklist with woodie paige.

  • kerry

    yeah Mcdaniels saying no comment means he wanted Cutler gone. maybe Xanders did deny this (although not publicly which he needs to do immediately) this shows McDaniels and Cutler arent on the same page. McDaniels is already trying to destroy this team and mold it like Belichick. if Cutler gets traded we wont win 4 games next year. take that to the bank. if anyone of high value shoudl be trade its champ Bailey. not jay Cutler.

  • http://BroncoTalk.net Mr.East

    If people stop becoming fans if Cutler is traded then you were never really a fan to begin with.

  • http://broncotalk.net Joe

    Everyone relax, Cutler will not be traded…..

  • merc22

    SO WHAT FROM WHAT YOU GUYS ARE SAYING…HE WILL NOT BE TRADED, CORRECT???

  • Anthony33

    All just say this. If it’s true, even thinking of trading Cutler that is, then Xanders and McD should be lamblasted and flogged. If it’s false, which I think it is, the same for this Lombardi clown.

    Who knows, but I agree with kerry, get in front of a fricking microphone and address it head on, either way.

  • T-Money

    Wow Kerry.

    That was probably your most ignorant message yet. For being someone speaks “reality” you are sure doing a good job of labeling everyone in the front office as well as being incredibly judegemental. Not to mention that you craming words into McD’s mouth. Last time i checked, everything you just said, has NOTHING to do with “reality”.

  • broncoNM
  • http://broncotalk.net Joe

    Shefller is most of the time right. So this means that he must have heard that Xanders and McD have said that they never wanted to trade cutler.And think of it guys……Who the hell would we get from Detroit or Tampa?? A first round pick and some???? what the hell would that do for us. Get Detroits first round pick than realize that you dont have a QB and than draft one?? Than have to start the learning process with a young QB all over again? Thats a laugh riot. Everyone needs to chill the f*** out. McD will keep Jay. Remember all of the interviews with him at the combine? He said he was looking forward to working with Cutler, and he is good and bla bla bla. I dont think he would say that than want to trade him. And he even said that he has a good relationship with Cutler so far. This whole thing is a bunch of BS. Jay Cutler is safe in Denver……Think about it…

  • BroncosTrevizo

    Why not Jay Cutler trade to Lions (QB) Matt Stafford in Broncos?

  • http://broncotalk.net Joe

    And BroncoNM has a great site, with quotes from Shefter saying that the relationship between Jay and Denver will be repared. They didnt do anything wrong. They didnt call anybody. They called Denver. And Shefter said that they were not shopping Jay Cutler. They never tried to make a deal.

  • http://broncotalk.net Joe

    BroncosTrevizo -

    Think about it. That means that Denver would suck for about two years until he got some experience under his belt. Jay has gotten his two years in, and is a probowl QB……

  • T-Money

    BroncosTervizo

    Did you honestly just ask that question?

  • broncoNM

    The biggest problem i would have with us trading cutler to detroit for stafford would be that stafford is going to SUCK and Cutler will be a top 3 QB next season. Thats my only issue with it. Stafford will Suck and Cutler is a proven pro bowler and a proven franchise QB. Small details.

  • BroncosTrevizo

    No, i just want trade to Matt Stafford Broncos but see happen in later..

  • BroncosTrevizo

    broncoNM –

    Yes you right, i agree with you damn.

  • kerry

    Joh Clayton just reported on ESPNews that Jay Cutler has requested to be traded. Xanders denied his request. so obviously MCDaniels wanted Jay gone but not Xanders. and now Jay wants out of Denver because of McDaniels lovefest for Cassell. well this season is ruined. our franchise QB wants out and the head coach wants him out.

  • Anthony33

    Just saw on the NFL network that Derrick Ward is in town. Call it great day it they land him after bagging Dawkins.
    Also, they interviewed a long time sports writter in Philly calling the move the worst move in Eagles history. Says Dawkins willed the team into the playoffs last year and was the heart and soul of the team, not just the defense. Wow.

  • ryan

    Hey shanahan is still being paid by us…

  • Anthony33

    Just saw kerry’s post. What a f****** mess. If true, Mcd is an F****** idiot.

  • Eric in Vegas

    More important than the idea of trading Cutler is just looking at what McD is trying to build, overall: Patriots West Coast. Look at the “roles” he’s trying to build:

    Brian Dawkins = Rodney Harrison
    JJ Arrington = Kevin Faulk
    Jabar Gaffney = Jabar Gaffney
    Matt Cassel = Tom Brady
    Of course, Eddie Royal = Wes Welker, and they already took the Patriots Long Snapper.

    Denver already has the solid offensive line, so I expect 1 big body in the middle of the D (to fill the Vince Wilfork role) and then primarily focus on those smart, reactive LB that fit in the Patriots mold. I wouldn’t be surprised if part of the trade plan with the Lions was a swap of first round picks so the Broncos could take Aaron Curry and the Lions could avoid the shame of making another top mistake.

    My problem with this is that I think the Patriots “formula” is done. Just copying it isn’t going to be enough – you have to improve on it.

  • soxbigdog

    From everything I heard, it was the other teams that brought this up and not the Broncos, just testing the waters to see if they could pry his away.. the the general thought being that McDaniel thought so much of Cassel that he could use him as Cutler’s replacement…

    but I would have to think one of the biggest drawing cards to bring a coach here was the fact that they already had a franchise quarterback and didnt need to draft or trade for one…

    if it comes out in any way, shape, or form, that McDaniel and the Broncos were the ones that started these talks… then Bowlen should void their contracts on the spot !

  • Roy

    I will offer anyone in here a piece of crap for a million dollars. Now you can all go report that you had entertained trade talks involving my poop.

    The point is, that is all that it takes for “trade talks.” I offer, you tell me to go screw myself. Those are trade talks. If anyone really thinks McD would actually ship off a probowl QB for a one year wonder, with a weak draft class at QB, you had better get your heads examined. Or except my offer, I could use the money.

  • kerry

    here is more info: Michael Smith reported that the Broncos CONTACTED the Vikings to trade Jay Cutler if the Vikings Acquired Cassel. and not only did the Broncos offer up Cutler, but our first round pick as well for Cassel?? anyone care to enlighten me as to why McDaniels should keep his job? Cutler and a first round pick for Cassel??? PPPPFFFTTTT where is Bowlen in all this?? at the bar with his head in the swill bucket?? at the country club sipping martinis? what the hell is going on? when did Bowlen put this idiot in charge. no wonder Mcdaniels wouldnt coment on this. he is mad he didnt get Cassel and wants Cutler gone. McDaniels has made a fatal mistake by pissing off the franchise QB and nearly made a bigger mistake by getting cassel and losing our first round pick. what an idiot.

  • T-Money

    Kerry

    If Cutler wanted to be traded then why would he have said he was upset?

    The media is just doing it’s job and you are buying into it. When has anything that the media said been correct. Especially ESPN.

  • http://broncotalk.net Ian Henson

    Well, that happened. Haha, glad that it’s over.

  • Candide

    The point isn’t whether there were trade discussions going on or not; it’s how they (Broncos Management) handled the media reporting it. If McDaniels first call wasn’t to Cutler telling him it was all BS, then the Broncos could have problems even if it was all BS.

    OTOH it could be that McDaniels is trying to send a message to Cutler that nobody is sacrosanct.

  • kerry

    T-money:

    Cutler asked for the trade after all the trade talks went down and after he said he was upset. he was upset because he is a franchise QB and McDaniels wants him out. he is upset by that very fact so he asked to be traded because McDaniels wants him out. McDaniels wont even comment on this. that right there tells you he wants Cassel and not Cutler. if he wanted Cutler he would have commented on the whole situation and tried to smooth things over. you know, damage control. its obvious McDaniels doesnt want Cutler. he was willing to trade him for an inferior QB. and the ONLY ones saying that the Broncos were “approached” is Xanders and Schefter. EVERYBODY else reporting this, ESPN, NFL Network (not Adam Schefter) Rotoworld and PFT have all stated that the Broncos initiated all the talks. so there is alot more there.

  • http://gregbon@mts.net Elway 4 ever

    How’s Shanny looking now! Even if they just listened it scares me. I wouldn’t trade him for any QB in league. I can’t believe people can’t see the talent he has, work ethic, just wants to win!

  • Doomer

    Hey Bronco fans,

    You better conduct a full dragnet search of the Broncos headquarters for a Matt Millen (who likely is dispensing insane advice to the management) and kick him out or end up with a 0-16 record next season like the Lions.

    This is a friendly tip from a Lion fan!

  • Katch22

    If Cutler goes I will fly back home to Denver and kick the shit out of both McD and X!

  • kerry
  • broncoNM

    Dude its looking like McD/X screwed up. I mean really screwed UP! I am really concerned. He just pissed off the franchise QB and has no replacement. Im speechless. He has to patch this up NOW. He has no other options. This could be the dumbest thing i have heard a coach or GM do to a franchise.

  • http://brocotalk.net (dee)

    Everyone take a deep breath , what McD and X did was listen to teams making them an offer for Cutler , they did not go to teams and say ” listen we’re trying to unload this guy” …. Teams actively came to the broncos and asked if he was available … and the front office listened to the offers. This is not a big deal, we all know Cutler can be a sour puss now and then … he needs to grow up … he needs to realize he is not more important than the team.

  • kerry

    yep. the front office screwed the pooch on this. they better smooth this over REAL fast or this season will be lost. Cutler wanting out will divide the locker room and Cutler wont have his entire desire in any of the games. McDaniels F**KED up real bad. he has a pro bowl QB and wanted an inferior QB in Cassel. what an idiot. i have no confidence in MCDaniels at all. he may screw up the whole draft too.

  • T-Money

    Do to the limited accuracy of the “the source” i have a hard time believing that it’s truth vs. the media. I don’t know. I’m not going to either side of the fence until i hear the words come out of cutlers mouth. There is just to much dis-credited information.

  • Roy George

    Saddest thing of all is 17-2o record passes for a good quarterback in Denver these days. In case you are wondering Elway did not start a whole season and have a losing record until after visiting the bowl a couple of times. Bronco fans get over this kid until he does something. Anyone see the probowl? How bad was that defense? Can you blame that one on that defense? Trade the kid if you think it will help.

  • rcsodak

    LMAO! Looks like McD sees what alot of us see…an above avg., primodona QB that will never get any better. He’ll throw an int. every game, and throw those great, inopportune red zones pics.
    I wish they would have got Cassell and the Lion’s #1 pick. Raji or Curry would have been great.
    And now, Cutler is showing the same amateurishness he’s known for, by crying foul. L-O-S-E-R!

  • broncobobmeridian
  • MikeY55

    if mcdicks f***s this up i’ll be so pissed because jays best friends on the team will be pretty pissed about it too(scheffler and marshall) this can only make things worse mcdicks is a douche bag who for some reason is trying to change the offence when all he had to do was insert running back(btw derrick ward is visiting) marshall and jays contracts are up soon so there is a chance they may be so pissed with mcdick they both just walk away

  • broncoNM

    broncobob-
    Good article. Atleast McD is talking now.

  • Anthony33

    Holy S***. I cannot believe McD is that stupid. Fire him immediately and give the reigns to Nolan and see what happens. I am dead serious. McD just exposed himself as a complete fraud and there is no where to hide. He will never regain Cutler’s trust and does not deserve it.

    Bowlen, get off your silly ass and say or do something! You hired this F***** clown.

  • rcsodak

    [quote=cutler]Obviously, Josh and I’s relationship has taken a few steps backward[/quote] And he came from Vandy? LMAO! I guess he skipped the English classes……

  • rcsodak

    Wow…the wheels are falling off the bronco wagon, I see….. lol

    Maybe it’s time ya’ll start listening to what’s being said by the FO, instead of small-time reporters! And the same goes for Cutler. Frankly, he’s just showing his immaturity.

  • ckid7335

    I just threw up in my mouth after hearing the Cassell for Cutler trade talks, unbelievable. This is by far the sickest thing I’ve ever heard, what the F are they thinking!!!!!

  • T-Money

    “We don’t want to trade Jay. We never did. He’s our quarterback. We’re excited about this season. And excited about what we’re doing here in free agency to improve our team.”

    Enough Said!

  • CJ

    Its gonna be hard to sleep tonight knowing jay might not want to be back but if Josh and xanders are Innocent like they say they are they will just explain to cutler and he will understand……. i hope

  • BroncosTrevizo

    I am happy! Jay Cutler are SUCK and not good player! I want hope welcome to Cassel in Broncos!

  • stav

    The only way for this to be ended is for Bowlen to make a statement. I love Cutler, but this is a business, if someone calls the Broncos with a proposed trade they have nothing to lose by listening to it. Obviously it leaked and I can see where Cutler’s coming from, but if the reports are true that Denver never initiated anything then he can’t be upset at management for just for listening. He’s got some growing up to do but he’s only human and you can’t blame him for the way he’s feeling, but seeking a trade out of Denver? Now he’s got to take a breath and realize that this is not the way to go about this. Get all the facts, speak to McD and Bowlen before you go running off with these trade demands. Personally, I’d never want Cassel as he’s nowhere near that talent that Cutler is. Wow, he won 10 games. Let’s all keep in mind that we had no healthy running backs and our defense couldn’t stop a Division III team from putting up 30pts on them, if we had an average defense we’d of won 10-11 games and would of won the AFC West. Let’s not forget the Cutler had no help this year.

  • OC Bronco

    Whether or not they were considering a trade this is typical of Cutler and his poor handling of situations. Let’s face it, he has immense talent but is character is an issue and despite throwing for a ungodly number of yards last year he made WAY too many mistakes and didn’t get in the endzone enough. He needs to wake up!

  • http://broncotalk.net james

    this is f****** great cutler is a great qb and we are just going to trade him to the lions for a first round pick who cares who we going to get stafford that guy could not hit the broud side of a barn if he was 2 yards away tampa who do they have to offer bowlen needs to end this stupid a** rumor cutler needs to calm down he will not go anywhere all the fans love him expecialy me he just rattled after the stupid lions and bucs had to get involved mcdainiels needs to say more so all us fans dont die from a heart attack this needs to be over bowlen get your a** in thier and stop this f****** madness

  • http://broncotalk.net james

    denver end this now you have a great qb in cutler what the hell are you thinking cutler is better than stafford so stop it now or you will end up like the lions 0-16

  • stav

    True, but if we had a consistent running game/running back and at best an average defense he wouldn’t be forced to throw as much. Figure 10-14 less attempts. Not so hard to imagine that his interceptions would be down 3-5 picks if the whole weight of winning wasn’t on his back. He can’t do it on his own which is what the case was last year.

  • Richard

    Just when you think that McD and Prof X have their S### together and have made some smart moves in FA, we hear about this. If its true, McD is acting like a completely immature, insecure fool. If it isn’t true, then McD had better learn a quick lesson in Public Relations. My first thought was the other teams were trying to sucker an inexperienced coach into making a REAL BAD decision, ala the Dallas Minnesota Hershal Walker type trade. In any case, there’s some real damage control required, and it truely sucks when we should be cheering the acquisition of Dawkins and the other players.

  • http://broncotalk.net james

    anthony 33 you are so right it is not funny if he does not a say something to get cutler back all broncos fans will hate him because we love cutler bad way to start off right now

  • Bronco6locnar

    I agree Richard the damage is already done. Here is how we fix it, we will all move to china and just watch Elway highlights till we die.

  • Dan

    Why would McD and X-man shop around a QB of Cutler’s caliber, and only going into his 4th year??? The kid is only going to get better! Idiotic. Bowlen needs to step in, like he did when Reeves tried to trade Elway, and tell these youngters that Cutler is UNTOUCHABLE. We don’t need a career backup (Cassel) – Cutler has more experience behind center than he does! Come on!

  • popatop

    as a vandy fan jay doesnt seem to get any respect at denver if I were him i’d ask them to let me go. you cant have good numders in the red zone lying on your backside just like at vandy how about a little time or running game.

  • http://broncotalk.net Joe

    Lets hope Bowlen takes care of this shit…..and when I say, I mean McDumbass. Fire him. He blew it. He had a chance to coach a great team, and threw it away right away. Give the coaching job to Nolan. I would be 1000000% happier now. So what are the odds of my dream coming true?

  • popatop

    Jay is a winner if denver dont want him let him out, but you will regret it.

  • Odsink

    A good front office does just this, shop! Don’t blame the defense entirely as DS Cutler made enough mistakes to keep them on the field. And the persons that believe that Cutler is among even the top 10 QB’s in the league – WAKE UP!

  • http://broncomadness.com Garrett Barnes

    0 to none Joe. No one is going to promote Nolan after the train wreck we call the 49ers. Rick Dennison would be great as an interim though, besides we considered him for the head coaching job anyway.

  • BroncoinVA9986

    I think it would be best to kept this situation in house…….And have a closed door meeting between JAy….Xander…McDaniels….Bowlen…..and let the public know that everything is fine……we wont be a laughing stock like KC and Oak because we don’t continually lose double digit games every years

  • http://broncotalk.net Joe

    Garrett Barnes -

    What do you think of Rick Dennison being promoted than?

  • OC Bronco

    People get ahold of yourself. I didn’t like Shanny’s firing but this is McDaniel’s team and if he needs to make tough decisions and Cutler is one of them then so be it. Don’t get me wrong I like Cutler over Cassell all day but maybe Jay needs to get with the program or maybe McDaniels has other ideas but this is his team now and unless you want to root for another team slow your roll.
    And yes this rumor could blow over but where there is smoke there is fire so I am sure there is truth to it. Personally, I wouldn’t mind a new QB.

  • CJ

    Wow OC Bronco how could you possibly say such a thing Jay Cutler is only been in the league three years and went to his first pro bowl he threw for over 4500 yards and 25 tds. Im just curious what do you want in a quarterback. do you want him to throw 200 yards! Jay cutler is at least top 5 qbs in the league. How could you possibly want a new qb. Do you want Jake Plummer back??? Josh really needs to take a step back and think does he really want to get rid of denver broncos franchise quarterback. The signing of brian dawkings shows that Mike nolan is trying to repair this damaged defense and with denvers luck as soon as our defense is tough well go and get rid of our Star qb. And this franchise will never reach the promise land ever again. Pat Bowlin will never allow such a thing i would hope. He invested money and time into Cutler and its played out with a pro bowl and a bright future but what ever Josh just trade him to Detroit so you will throw away all denver broncos fans hope for another John Elway to emerge.

  • T

    Who is out there that is better than J? NO ONE!!!

  • RLE

    Cutler has a lot of growing up to do. He is certainly a primadonna who needs a little kick in the butt to speed up the maturation process.

  • DB Soldier

    “Who is out there that is better than J? NO ONE!!!”?

    Peyton
    Brady
    Brees
    Cutler
    McNabb

    Top 5 in that order.

    I got Cassell in at 16….

  • ryan

    OC have you been hanging out with Amy Winehouse? McDaniels is the one who needs to get with the program. You don’t show up to your first head coaching job and try to trade the team’s best player who is just begining to reach his prime, at the most important position in the NFL.

    We could have hired Al Davis as coach and he would not have messed up this bad. I challenge you to tell me any QB in the NFL right now that is under 30 and you would rather have. I’ll wait… Maybe your thinking Big Ben, but that is about it.

    Were still paying Shanahan so if McDaniels wants to shoot the franchise in the foot…

    Plus I imagine that if this would have gone up to Bowlen’s desk he would photopcopied his middle finger and sent it back to Xanders and McDaniels.

  • http://DenverBroncos.com Big Lee

    If McDaniels is thinking of trading Cutler I would Hope Pat will show McDaniels the Door the way he did dan for trying to trade #7 I will Boycott the Broncos Till I Die GO!!!! Back TO New England AND CHEAT!!! YOUR WAY TO SOME MORE SUPERBOWL,S WE WANT THEM HONEST IN DENVER. BIG LEE

  • http://broncotalk.net Joe

    Do you guys think that Bowlen will come out and say something about this situation?? I hope it would look like this “Sorry Jay, and fellow bronco fans, for I have hired a dumbass. He tried to trade Jay Cutler, the man himself. He is acting like a real McAsshole. He will be demoted from HC to OC and Nolan will be taking the role of HC” That would make my day…

  • Curt

    Bowlen get ready to give season ticket refunds back, and I will never watch another bronco game again or go to one. this is the dumd’st thing I have seen if you want to be the raiders then I guess this is a smart move. Become a losing franchise!

  • NathanH

    This is all gonna blow over and all you guys are getting upset for no reason. No point in getting all worked up unless Jay’s still upset come mini camps.

  • Ryan

    If Denver trades Cutler, I would be forced to stop routing for my team I loved my entire life.
    I DO NOT want a New England team here in Denver.
    There is NO WAY I will support this coaching staff and/or team without Jay

    “Jay the fans love you”

  • robtink242

    Kerry’s so right this Bull**** needs to be address quickly. you guys dont realize the pull cutler has on the team. with MARSHALL, ROYAL, CASEY and TONY. MR. Bowlen needs to put his foot down NOW.

  • stav

    I can’t understand why Bowlen hasn’t released a statement yet, the longer he waits the more BS gets stirred by the media. ESPN/Mortenson makes it sound like the Broncos were doing the shopping and Schefter on NFL says they were contacted with this. I have to think that the NFL Network has better contacts/info over ESPN especially as Mortensen pretty much believes everything he’s told anyway. There’s no way I can think that Bowlen would OK a Cutler for Cassel deal, who would? Completely different levels of talent, incomparable. How about the old chemistry thing? This just makes no sense for Denver to seek out this trade. One point that McD, or McMoron if the rumors are true, pointed out, regardless of whoever initiated the proposal, the NE link for McD just looks bad for this. You can easily see how the media would bridge this to him even if they couldn’t verify all the facts. But most importantly, Mr Bowlen, open your mouth and end all this BS!

  • OC Bronco

    CJ and Ryan- Your loyalty has to be to the team not the qb. We don’t know what’s behind this situation but we all take about Jay throwing for 4500+ – Of course you will when you throw the ball nealry 40 times a game. You think Elway wouldn’t have done that if he got to fling the ball around.
    Anyway, I like Cutler’s million dollar talent but he may have a 10 cent head.
    btw – love the winehouse comment…

  • Eternalrealness

    Are the broncos crazy? How in the hell could they trry to trade Jay. he has the best up side of any quaterback they have brought in denver since big John(7). An for Matt cassell? Trustt there is a reason he’s been sitting on the bench since High school.An if they trade jay they never have to worry about my being a bronco fan because that is just Nutts!

  • ryan

    OC-

    My loyalty is and has always been to the Broncos, but my point still stands. YOU CANNOT trade arguably the best young QB in the NFL with as much God given talent as anyone, just because you want to work with a guy who has had one good season.

    My argument was not based on my love for Jay, it was because he is our BEST player at the most important position. Yes he is young and immature, but give him time.

  • CJ

    Ryan makes sense Peyton Manning and alot of great qbs come into this league hot headed. There is no way Josh could possibly get rid of Cutler and most fans agree with the decision

    I have loved the denver broncos ever since i was a kid and that was a long time ago and i havent seen a qb with this type of natural talent since Elway. And im sorory OC that excites me. You couldnt tell me right now that denver would have traded Elway right in mist of his prime.

  • Derek09

    I am a Bronco fan. I always have been and always will be, but that being said, if we trade Jay Josh McDaniels loses my support and untill JOSH is GONE the Broncos lose my money. This is crap. Jay Cutler deserves better than to be treated like some second stringer. Matt Cassel is a glorified 2nd stringer. Second stringer……Pro bowler? I think I’ll take the latter.

  • Derek09

    Actively pettitioning for Mcdumba$$ to be ousted!!!!!!!!!
    Games over young man, don’t underestimate how passionate Denver fans are about this team. We were here before you were and we will be here long after you get shit canned.

  • elwade

    I would understand if Jay Cutler would be disappointed and I also do not want him to go but in his business if he is not traded that he would want to show them they would not talk of this ever again by going out and being the quarterback everybody would want by playing like he is capable of. The management was totally out of line and, quite frankly stupid on this one for not having enough foresight to see the fallout from this trade talk. Next time there is a coaching change don’t have them experiment on this team.

  • Payton

    all i have to say is do something now if McDaniels wont clear up this mess some one has to if he dosent we should march down to his office and force McDaniels and the GM to talk to them and if that dosent work we should go tell Cutler our selves that we dont need him leaving people we run Denver so all we need to do is to email Cutlers agent and get this problem fixed once and for all cause we took an oath to be a Bronco fan we have a certficate saying so that means we need to step up and do our part people so are we going to or not Denver Bronco fans or are we going to sit on our computers and talk lets act now or lose our Franchise quarter people LETS ACT NOW!!!!!!!!!

  • CJ

    Payton-

    Relax dude you are seriously going to get this upset over rumors. Adam Schefter reported teams contacted denver and they declined. Jay Cutler is upset. Denver broncos control his future. Jay doesnt. if Adam Schefter is right like always Jay is not going anywhere.

  • popatop

    jay leave, go where you will be respected more and not stabbed in the back like you have been with this sorry org.

  • lswon1

    I guess McD is too young to remember what happened in Denver the last time a popular QB and Coach butted heads. He should give Dan Reaves a call and ask what the response from the fans will be.

    Cutler needs to relax a bit though. The fans are behind him, and isnt that what matters?

  • champ2203

    I realize we don’t all make millions of dollars at work like pro atheletes but just for a minute imagine you bust your ass at work everyday and become the a supervisor or manager running all the employees. You do the impossible and gain respect even from those who absolutely loved and admired a previous employee at your position(Elway) A new owner comes in tells you your definately part of the companies future plans then you find out that the new owner was trying to get rid of you for someone he used to work with and all you’ve worked for is now in the garbage. The deal doesn’t go through but you find out about the whole thing and now know that your boss has no respect for you or your abilities. You ask to leave and they say they didn’t try to get rid of you(LIE) and tell you that you cannot explore your options elsewhere. Wouldn’t your work ethic, drive, and productivity go into the toilet? Yes it would. Wouldn’t you feel like you’ve been painted into a corner? Yes you would. So all of you on here that keep saying ” what is everyone worried about he didn’t get traded and he’s not going anywhere” THATS EXACTLY WHAT WE’RE WORRIED ABOUT. Yea he’s still here, But is he really still here mentally(which is most important). Does he really even give a shit anymore. From what i’ve heard it doesn’t really sound like he does. And that’s a problem.

  • Jason G

    Its all a plan by Mike S. and Cutler to rejoin somewhere down the road. Cutler isn’t loyal to the Broncos, he’s loysl to Mike S. Cutler is picking his battles so it will be easy for him to get traded whereever Mike lands. Its an end of a Brocos era, and they will lose many fans because of Bowlen, Xanders, and McDaniels. I think we’ll see Cutler and Mike S in Dallas next year.

  • jj

    What a total spin ,Cutlers here for past 2 weeks seeing coaches.He goes to Nashville then hes being traded,Now he wanted to be traded bc of Bates,PLEASE.The rookie got caught shopping his ace man up.

  • jj

    To resolve the problem is easy ,front office screwed up so get your checkbook out and give Jay a long term deal with some big money!

  • shin

    Ryan { 03.01.09 at Sun Mar 01 05:11 })

    If Denver trades Cutler, I would be forced to stop routing for my team I loved my entire life.
    I DO NOT want a New England team here in Denver.
    There is NO WAY I will support this coaching staff and/or team without Jay

    “Jay the fans love you”


    Just go ask the Green Bay Packers how many fans the’yve alienated, lost due to the Farve situation! I live in Wisconsin. One year rooting like MAD Dogs in the NFC Championship GAME, Next YEAR rooting for them losers to go 6-10!

    Anyway, Love the Broncos, don’t live in Denver but gotta love the players on the team, not the Team in the City!

  • 55CJ55

    I have lost alot of respect for McD (not that I had alot in the first place). Trying to trade your franchise QB for a guy you worked with for a couple years who isn’t exactly a proven guy (first full season since high school) is complete BS. I can’t beleive that Bowlen would let this go on. McD needs to learn that he isn’t going to get anybody better than Cutler. I don’t know why he would want Castle over Cutler in th first place. I mean yeah Jay is 17-20 as a starter but he hasn’t really been around a good supporting cast now has he? The defense has been terrible for quit a while and the lack of quality running backs the past couple of years hasn’t helped much. I hope Jay stays here, If the defense improves and we can get a good back here then the pieces to get back to the playoffs will be in place.

  • Mark

    I just can’t believe this. Trade Cutler? A newbie coach that has done nothing for us is going to send Cutler packing for Cassle? I can see it now, McDaniels is going to be in Denver for 2 years and leave us with a weak arm mediocre quarterback for years to come. I don’t care what McDaniels says – he tried to trade Cutler and everyone knows it. Now other teams that need a quarterback can smell blood in the water… Is it too late to fire the coach?

  • Go Vikes

    We would welcome him in Minnesota with open arms. What are the Broncos thinking??? COME BE A VIKE JAY!!!!!

  • John

    I am not impressed with Culter yet! He has great stats but loses games and has tons of turn overs. I was not upset when I heard the news and would not mind giving Matt a try. But that is over now and we are stuck with cutler. That boy better grow up and win us a super bowl very soon. He needs to prove himself still. Don’t be fooled by the status.

  • Mull hogg

    I hope these rumors are true and jay comes a little futher east to MN. With Cutler the vikes would be favs to win superbowl next year. Great D fense, ap of course, and pick up WR like percy harvin in first round to go with berrian, cutler would have a hayday.

  • 55CJ55

    Cutler will never be a Viking…You guys don’teven have what it would take for Denver to send him there…guess your stuck with Feurotte

  • 55CJ55

    all i have to say is do something now if McDaniels wont clear up this mess some one has to if he dosent we should march down to his office and force McDaniels and the GM to talk to them and if that dosent work we should go tell Cutler our selves that we dont need him leaving people we run Denver so all we need to do is to email Cutlers agent and get this problem fixed once and for all cause we took an oath to be a Bronco fan we have a certficate saying so that means we need to step up and do our part people so are we going to or not Denver Bronco fans or are we going to sit on our computers and talk lets act now or lose our Franchise quarter people LETS ACT NOW!!!!!!!!!

    Peyton dude….hahahahahahaha….you may have given me the best laugh of my life…you need to calm down man…Cutler isnt gonna listen to us even if we hahahahahaha march down and demand they talk or hahahaha email Bus Cook.

  • CStock66

    I think McDumbass is the one to blame. He tried to come into a new franchise and trade his beloved franchise quarterback for his hubby one year wonder, Matt Cassel. That is a terrible pr move as most Denver fans love Cutler. This guy is so full of the Patriots its insane. First he gets rid of a perfect long snapper for a patriot long snapper which shows how ignorant he is. He also picks up any patriot he can even if they are unneeded. We might as well be called the ex patriot broncos. Cutler has a right to angry as his current back up is making 3 time the amount he is. Chris Simms should have never started at Texas, Applewhite was way better. They brought Applewhite in whenever they were about to lose and he would bring them back to win or come close. I think its time to give cutler a new contract and take Mcdaniels out back and put him down.

  • Greg Sandoval

    John Elways kid is more grown up then jaybaby