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Published on 03/25/2009 at Wed Mar 25 07:03.
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Josh McDaniels – Quote it Up

Posted Wed Mar 25th by

Head coach Josh McDaniels spent a lot of time taking questions yesterday, here is some of the quotes that can be found by him.

“I’ve always been optimistic,” McDaniels said at the NFL Annual Meeting. “He’s on our team, he’s under contract, and I understand there’s things we have to work toward in our relationship

When asked about the infamous Matt Cassel for Jay Cutler ordeal he responded,

“You take into consideration what anybody is trying to offer up,” McDaniels said. “If the quality of the trade you feel, in the long run, improves your team, you analyze it.”

“It’s been made very clear to me it’s my job to listen to a number of scenarios that would improve the team.”

McDaniels was also asked about any future meetings he would have with Jay Cutler.

“One thing I want to do and continually want to do is meet with the player,” McDaniels said Tuesday morning. “I want to meet with the player by myself. I want to meet with the player one on one. I think that’s the best way to fix any kind of issue.”

The Denver Post brought up a good point that McDaniels was using the term “the player” which is the impersonal reference that has been used by coaches from the Bill Parcells tree. 

“He’s our quarterback,” McDaniels said. “And I’m not calling him just the player. I’ll call him Jay Cutler if you want me to.”

The NFL.com article reports,

McDaniels smiled when asked if this ordeal was difficult for a young, rookie head coach.

“You hope certain things don’t get out before you have a chance to meet and explain them,” he said. “So my attitude is I’m going to work hard to improve the team, and in this case, the player, when I have an opportunity to, get to the point where he respects me for what I can do for him on the field. I hope that that’s mutual.”

“It’s not an ideal situation, obviously,” McDaniels said. “We want him to be here, but it has to be two ways. It’s a challenge for him. I understand the position he is in, and I respect that.”

McDaniels was also questioned about if he has been engaged in any prospective trade talks.

“People have left messages. I can say that,”

Reporters also asked McDaniels if he had no intention of trading Cutler now.

“I think I would be contradicting myself if I said that,” McDaniels said. “Like I said, he’s our quarterback. We’re committed to him, and we will always do what’s in the best interest of our team. That’s why we’re talking about this right now, because there was a scenario that was presented that was considered. I’m not going to fall back from that.”

Well you can’t fault Josh McDaniels for being crystal clear. All of Denver can just hope that he is in fact being honest in those statements. Now the Bronco nation can only keep our fingers crossed that Jay shows up to mandatory camps in April.

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  • Colorancher

    We can only hope that the two can work things out. I think Josh has done his part, now it’s Jay’s turn.

  • http://portal.adams.edu ryan mcbroncofan

    mcdaniels has officially grown on me. sure he hasn’t won a game for us so i reserve ultimate judgment.
    as for now? he mentioned we had top 3 offense for ONLY the first few weeks of the season. after that we were 24th?! we also had 30 turnovers.
    sounds like we actually did need some offensive help. guidance, if you will.
    mcd is killing it on defense right now with adding dawkins and andra davis.
    he even said that scheffler would be a perfect receiving threat in his offense. i hope that means no more trade for tony.
    as long as he doesnt trade hillis were square.

  • buckeyebronc

    Was it just me or did he come off as a smart-a$$? He might of said the right things but I thought he was very condescending and if I was Jay, I’d do anything to force a trade. I myself wouldn’t want to work for a boss who spoke about me like that.

  • http://mrherculesrockefeller.blogspot.com hercules rockefeller

    It’s not the words, but the way he says it. The hesitations, the qualifiers, the throat clearing, the shifty eyes. I don’t trust him for a second.

    “There was a scenario that was presented that was considered” – Yes…presented by you. You shopped him because you wanted Cassel. Just admit it, jerkoff.

    This “hey, all we did was listen to offers” crap is just that…crap.

  • http://BroncoTalk.net Mr.East

    Herc,

    That is totally ridiculous for you to analyze McDaniels’ speech habits. McDaniels has repeated the same statement from day one. Also, McDaniels is the one making peace where Cutler is the one running away. You can call it a trust issue but McDaniels hasn’t wavered on his statements not once. The only way Cutler will be traded is if Cutler wants out himself. What else do you want from McDaniels right now? You’re just being arrogantly bias.

  • http://broncotalk.net (dee)

    WTF Jay Cutler has a drinking problem?

    http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/03/25/eyebrow-raising-cutler-report-gets-expunged/#comments

    I’m just sending the link, so dont attack me …

  • http://broncotalk.net (dee)

    Say it aint so Jay!

    (I’m not a doctor but can players that have diabetes get hammered ?)

    http://drunkathlete.com/2009/03/04/jay-cutler-partying/

  • Nicole

    Dee,
    I did have an opportunity to look at your link. First of all, it stated that this photo was taken in 2006 and he was a rookie with no diabetes. Second, it is not uncommon for young people to get hammered and even if he was holding 2 cups, it doesn’t mean that they were consumed quickly. I’ve gone to parties and had 2 in my hand,if the first got stale then I wanted a fresh one. It is also standard practice to never put a drink down that you want to finish-it’s open season for someone to drop something in. Eli Manning was caught on a photo drunk-so they were just having a good time with the guys! I don’t believe that Cutler’s a fall out drunk-these photos are designed to raise eyebrows and add to the story- why didn’t they bring his photo forward BEFORE all of this? It’s useless without any drama tied to it. Just for the record, our lovely cowboys could get wasted too..it was no secret that alot of them partied before the games on Sunday and just like everyone else at college- I could get hammered too. He’s a young, single, rich guy having a good time. This link describes literally everyone who has been in college, in their 20’s, and not have have a carefree worry. There wasn’t any need for this link- it literally showed all of us what we looked like in college.

  • Max

    The head coach is texting as a form of communication? How can you repair a relationship through texting? Are we in highschool? It’s amazing “the coach” revealed this fact. It reflects how amateur and oblivious the leader of the Broncos is. With or without Cutler, The Broncos are on a fast train to the bottom of the AFC West.

  • http://broncotalk.net (dee)

    I dunno Nicole, the pictures at DrunkAthlete.com also has a date on them being 2009…. I’m not saying Cutler has a drinking problem I just found the story. If McD was drunk and his picture was on the net, I’m pretty sure people would be talking about it as well saying look at it.

    The first link has an older picture, however the drunkathlete.com link has a newer picture, perhaps earlier this year as the date suggests.

    Important Note:

    The American Diabetes Association suggests that you have no more than two drinks a day if you are a man and no more than one drink a day if you are a woman.

  • http://mrherculesrockefeller.blogspot.com hercules rockefeller

    Why exactly is it “ridiculous” for me to opine on his speech patterns?

    Yes he has been saying the same thing from day one. If you believe what he’s saying, fine. I don’t. And I don’t appreciate being called arrogant for stating my opinion.

  • broncoNM

    dee-
    I saw this too…But who cares. I hate to break anyones hearts but jay is a muti million dollar athlete who is 25 yrs old… Chances are he is going to party and booze. The guy made the pro bowl and his career is on a record breaking pace so im not too concerned with his drinking habits. These are young dudes with tons of cash. They are going to get down. Its gotta be expected. IMO the PFT link is complete trash… Its all speculation with a photo of jay drinking a whiskey and coke. The only thing that really disappoints me about this is that to this point Cutler has had a much better carrier than leinhart so why isnt Jay getting any love from some ladies in any of these photos. All we see on the internet is leinhart in hot tubs with chicks. Being the starting QB of the Denver Broncos has to pull more than just 3 middle aged dudes.

  • http://www.dbaumgartner.com daveb

    Dee, the pictures themselves do not have a date on them. the POST is dated 2009…that’s when the pictures where posted, not necessarily when they were taken. Weak.

  • http://mrherculesrockefeller.blogspot.com hercules rockefeller

    Those Cutler drinking pics were on KSK nearly a year ago.

    http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2008/4/ksk-exklusive-professional-athlete.html

  • http://mrherculesrockefeller.blogspot.com hercules rockefeller

    There’s a date-stamp on the KSK pics – 9/19/06.

    Very old news.

  • http://broncotalk.net (dee)

    Thanks for the clarification guys, but again I found the story and posted it … if these pictures are old why is the story still being reported today?

    BroncoNM I was thinking the same thing …lol

  • kerry

    i finally agree with Mr East. just because he didnt answer the questions fast enough doesnt mean shit.

    HERC:

    the guy is 32 years old, never coached a team in his life and never imagined he would be on the hot seat in the eyes of the press from the get go. of course he is gonna be shifty and uncomfortable.

  • Nicole

    Dee,
    The story is being reported today because he’s in the news today. It’s useless without the drama.

  • http://myspace.com/paraleipsis jchase8410

    Apparently Herc was on the phone when McDaniels called to propose the trade. That is the only reason that one would be so confident that they know exactly what happened.

    I have been on Cutler’s side the whole time, and still am, But McD has said what needed to be said. Whether it was sincere or not, I have no idea since I don’t know the man, but the fact is he said it. I can’t really expect him to say that Jay will never be traded…that’s just nonsensical, but he is committed to Jay.

    Now it sits squarely on Jay’s shoulders. It is his decision to move toward a resolution now. I heard reports that they have communicated through messages, and see planning to meet one-on-one. I’ll keep my fingers crossed, and hope for the best.

  • http://BroncoTalk.net Mr.East

    Kerry… this a big day for the both of us.

    Hercules,

    My point is to imply that blindly looking at one side of the situation, your hatred for McDaniels won’t truly allow you to see the good in any situation. Especially not the ones lately of the situation actually taking a step in a positive direction. I overreacted with the use of the word arrogance, and for that I am sorry.

  • Kurt

    So what, people get drunk. I would bet that the majorit of us were doing the same thing at his age. It’s his life, give the dude some privacy. If he has an issue then he will have to deal with it. Unless he starts breaking the law or hurting himself, it’s none of our business. My dad is diabetic and on occasion he will have a few too many at a party. It’s never killed him or put him in the hospital (not remotely). I don’t believe it is an issue but I am not a doctor and can only speak about what I have seen from other diabetics. As long as Jay is still monitoring his blood sugar and does what he has to when it gets too high, he should be just fine. Let the drinking thing go.

  • http://BroncoTalk.net Mr.East

    All of that drinking stuff is just here-say and media attention. I refused to write an article about it when it came to surface.

  • http://mrherculesrockefeller.blogspot.com hercules rockefeller

    My point is that I think McDaniels, in part due to his inexperience and immaturity, was the catalyst of all of this. I don’t think he just “listened to offers.” I think he solicited offers. And I don’t believe a word he’s saying about how that went down. You want to criticze me for actually looking at him while he speaks instead of just blindly accepting what he says, feel free.

    There’s no blind hatred for McDaniels. I was as happier than anyone when Bowlen hired him. I thought he was the right guy, but he’s done nothing but alienate the most important player on the team, and essentially ignore the half of the field that actually NEEDED fixing.

  • jvill

    hercules rockefeller: It’s not the words, but the way he says it. The hesitations, the qualifiers, the throat clearing, the shifty eyes. I don’t trust him for a second.

    The guy is being psychoanalyzed by ever sports pundit and Denver fan in the country. He’s also been dinged repeatedly in the press, and has been a victim of the Cook/Cutler Private Conversation Leak Machine for “lying” to Jay (even though no one has yet presented ANY proof other than heresay), and for not being clear.

    Can you really not imagine why he might fall back on qualifiers?

    BTW, take it from someone who negotiates for a living: particular speech patters can be an indicator of lying, but they can also be nervousness (see above) or any of a host of other issues. The reason interrogators need TIME when speaking with someone is you must first establish a baseline of behavior and compare THAT to how someone reacts to stress questions. In other words, for all you know, hesitation and qualifiers might be his normal speech patterns, and thus tells you zero about McDaniels’s honestly.

    (dee): Thanks for the clarification guys, but again I found the story and posted it … if these pictures are old why is the story still being reported today?

    Because there’s no reason that events that have happened in the past must be reported immediately. Maybe because no one cared back then, but now people think there will be an audience because Cutler is in the news 24/7…?

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    herc pretty much reflected my sentiments exactly in comment #23 there

  • Dakota Fan

    Max- take it from someone who is more of an old fart than I’d like to admit. Sadly enough, texting is the new equivalent of leaving a message on an answering machine twenty years ago. This is how a 25-year old QB and a 32-year old head coach communicate these days. Looking at how McD is dressed while holding up the Cutler jersey and smiling in the picture released yesterday, it makes me realize how young the guy really is.

    Actually, it makes me realize how OLD I am.

  • jvill

    Kyle: herc pretty much reflected my sentiments exactly in comment #23 there

    Really?

    Re McDaniels as catalyst: What I find amusing is that McDaniels has (now) been pretty public about how the whole thing went down, including how he never thought of Cassel before because he knew Bill B. wouldn’t deal with him (why give Josh exactly what he would want), that the Vikings were the first team to approach about Cutler, etc.

    Yet of all the people involved in that process, no one has disputed McDaniels’s storyline except for Jay Cutler and Bus Cook, who “know the truth” yet won’t reveal WHAT they know or HOW they know it.

    For me it’s not that hard to side with the guy who’s putting his cards on the table vs. the guy who “just know the answer” but can’t tell you how or why…

    Re “essentially ignore the half of the field that actually NEEDED fixing”: There have been so many posts here, at MHR, and so many other places talking about the positive impact on our defense I assume this doesn’t even really need a response.

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    Really.

    Except the defense part. I don’t have a ton of time today to write a post unfortunately, but there’s a lot on my mind that I hope to hash out in writing in the next day or two.

  • http://BroncoTalk.net Mr.East

    Hercules,

    You can claim all you want that he “solicited” offers, but you have as much proof as the next man. You just have to take his word like every other man out there.

    The offense needs fixing, period. 2nd in yards is useless while 16th in points is pathetic. Can you seriously say you’re fine with being 16th in points? That doesn’t require any fixing? Don’t blame the whole injured running game either because I highly doubt Selvin Young or Andre Hall would have been any threat to NFL defenses. Thats almost like saying, “The Vikings would be amazing if they had a quarterback”, but they don’t. Peyton Hillis broke out as a running threat late in the season against the Jets, but also fumbled and helped blow the Raiders game, not exactly a dominant performance from Denver’s highly touted rookie. Hillis was Denver’s best back last year but he was also very inconsistent. Cutler threw 18 picks on the season and makes risky and stupid throws. Brandon Marshall was highly inconsistent and if it wasn’t for that 18 catch game he wouldn’t have broken 100 receptions this year. This offense fired on all cylinders for 3-4 games this year, it needs fixing.

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    Cutler has said his issue is that he still believes he could/will be traded. It’s a long-term thing. And McDaniels did absolutely nothing to soothe those fears this week – quotes like “we can’t predict the future” and “he’s our quarterback now” make me question that very much.

    If my boss talked about me that way I’d be looking for another job. Seriously. The second I found greener pastures I’d be gone. Especially if I had as much clout as Cutler has with the Broncos. He’s the freaking quarterback.

  • Jerrod

    Mr. East you are such a hypocrite. Yesterday you were defending Peyton Hillis and today your doggin’ him. And for you to say Herc, is “being arrogantly bias”, is a joke. Take a look in the mirror. As for the offense being 2nd in yards and 16th in points, I would say thats a need for tweaking the offense not fixing it. This McDaniels has Charlie Weiss written all over him. 3 years and he’s gone, Denver should have hired Rahemm Morris or Spagnola.

  • http://mrherculesrockefeller.blogspot.com hercules rockefeller

    “You just have to take his word like every other man out there.”

    I don’t believe his word. That’s my point. I think he’s mouthing platitudes. Disagree with my opinion, that’s fine.

    The offense needed minor tinkering, not a dramatic overhaul.

  • http://mrherculesrockefeller.blogspot.com hercules rockefeller

    Peyton Hillis was a highly touted rookie?

  • http://BroncoTalk.net Mr.East

    Jerrod,

    I’m a hypocrite because I think Peyton Hillis is an inconsistent rookie? I can’t like him for his potential and personality? I’m not dogging on him I’m dogging on the running game. Denver truthfully had no real dynamic threat in the backfield last season and thats partially why they landed 16th in scoring. Who are you to say McDaniels is Charlie Weiss? Raheem Morris has never even been a coordinator and you’d rather have him? Spagnola would have been a good choice but McDaniels is the head coach so deal with the future and not the past.

    Hercules,

    I would say winning NFL Rookie of the Week and Ground Player of the Week would make you a highly touted rookie.

  • Roy

    Jerrod–just because Mr. East said what he did about Hillis today does not make him a hypocrite. He stated actual events today, while yesterday was talking about how much he liked him as a team member, and person. The kid has a ton of potential, but he made some rookie mistakes last year. There is nothing wrong with that, it is what it is.

    As far as McD calming Cutlers fears…all he said was that he does not know what the future holds. If he gets an offer next year that he feels will make the team better, so be it. As a pro football player—who hasn’t won ANYTHING yet— you are not off limits.

    Did he listen to trade talks? Yes. Did he counter with a higher price? Probably. If we could have gotten Cassell, other players, plus high draft picks over the next two years…That could go a long way towards improving the team. I am glad that we have a head coach that is open to improving the team however hew can. I am also glad that we do not have a coach that will kiss players asses. If you treat everyone the same, no one can be butt hurt over preferential treatment.

  • Jerrod

    Well I like Peyton Hillis but my point is Mr East, one moment refers to him as Highly touted rookie and the next says there was no real dynamic threat in the backfield last season. Well that seems contradict oneself. I find it absurb for him to claim somone is being baised when clearly someone is infatuated with one Mr Josh McDaniels.

  • Walton

    I agree with you Kyle, I don’t understand how Culter is referred to as a crybaby, when clearly McDaniels finds this little game amusing. The defnitely reminds me of the stunts Parcells and Belichick have pulled in the past. One thing those two have Head Coaching experience. I remember when Belichick took over the Browns and didn’t want Bernie Kosar and instead wanted his own QB(Testaverde). How’d that end up? Lets hope this team doesn’t move to LA.

  • http://BroncoTalk.net Mr.East

    I am not infatuated with Josh McDaniels, I’m just giving him his honeymoon offseason that every rookie head coach should get. There’s more matters pressing at the moment then to play he said she said who called for Cutler?!

    Calling Peyton Hllis a highly touted rookie and then saying there was no dynamic threat in the backfield is sort of taking what I said out of context. Hillis is no doubt potentially a dynamic threat, his production however was very inconsistent which is typical for rookies, unless your Eddie Royal or Adrian Peterson. I like Peyton Hillis as a person and I think that his New England style offense will fit him just fine.

  • buckeyebronc

    Roy you mention as a pro football player – who hasn’t won anything – your not off limits. I completely agree with this statment. I’m sure the feeling I have that many other Broncos Fans have is: If you going to trade Cutler you better get something better in return. To me Matt Cassell wasn’t even close. He’s never been to the playoffs either. He did go 11-5 but he went 11-5 with a team that went 18-0 the year before, how is that good? John Elway could have come out of retirement and had a better season than that. They only way I can see where the Broncos need to trade Cutler is if they get a Herschel Walker esque trade and thats not going to happen.

  • http://BroncoTalk.net Mr.East

    buckeyebronc,

    What about a trade that involves Brady Quinn to the Broncos as well as Shaun Rodgers and a 3rd round pick as well?

  • buckeyebronc

    Brady Quinn? I leave in Ohio and there is a reason why the Browns would be willing to trade Quinn, he doesn’t have a very strong arm. As for Rodgers, I know we are desperate for a NT and Rodgers could be good or he could be Daryl Gardner. Besides the rumor here was Cutler plus a 3rd Round for Quinn and Rodgers.

  • buckeyebronc

    sorry live in Ohio

  • Roy

    I am pretty sure management knows how much Cutler is worth. He is a proven commidity, an as such, would demand more that most teams (except the Lions, and Redskins) would ever be willing to trade.

  • Broncoholic

    Herc: Did you read the articles written documenting that no body (the Broncos included) made a solid offer for Cassell other than the Chiefs? Doesn’t sound to me like McD was the one initiating the calls and trying to move Cutler for Cassell. Obviously the talks were made like trade talks for every single player are made, this one just happened to be leaked (anyone smell that rat Bus Cook). I think Cutler was all butt hurt over Shanny’s dismissal and Bates exit and he and Cook jumped on the Cassell talks as a way to get back at Bowlen for the changes and to try to force a trade. Worse case senario in their minds was that Bowlen would pony up the dough right now for a contract extension to squash the situation. I’m glad they (Cook & Cutler) didn’t get their way. After Cutler has a great year with us this season Bowlen will look into the contract extension but he won’t have his hand forced by a player.

  • http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3983805 WhidbeyBronco

    I’m with herc, Kyle and the several others still questioning Coach. He seems shifty as hell and gives me an odd vibe.

    I certainly could be wrong though and I applaud him for making the effort that at this point, is all we can ask of him (as far as the Cutler drama). No relationship is perfect, I believe he’s a smart guy who can really help this team if he can get the team behind him. So…

    Jay? WTF? Get your ass off the couch and lead your team! Or say you’re holding out… Knock off the BS though! What are you doing? Vacation’s OVER. Pretty soon you’re going to alienate the players who you want to lead… !! Again WTF?

    Responding to East by the way… a waste of time. Completely biased, blames everything on Jay… Don’t bother. (He’s reasonable and knows his stuff elsewhere though)

  • http://broncotalk.net (dee)

    WB … Did Shanny not seem shifty? I mean have you seen the guy smile? I love Shanny but seeing him as a neutral person … he does seem a tad shifty. As well as the stuff he would do over the years… using a lie dectector to question players? Give McD a chance to at least coach before you abandon all trust.

  • http://broncotalk.net (dee)

    It seems alot of fans are also not fully ready to commit to the Coach , but are expecting Jay Cutler to fall in line? With that logic why should Jay come in? … if the coach is shifty and untrustworthy Jay should just wait for his trade.

  • http://broncotalk.net (dee)

    Is the Denver Broncos Quarterback greater that the Coach of the Broncos? Was Jay Cutler bigger than Mike Shannahan? If not than why is Jay Cutler bigger than Josh McDaniels?

    Bottomline, if Jay Cutler wants the coach to tell him you will not be traded at all because you are the quarterback. THEN

    If I’m Champ Bailey I want that deal to, hes the leader on defense
    If I’m Brandon Marshall I want a no trade clause as well , hes our best WR
    If I’m Ryan Clady I want a contract for life , no other options at tackle
    If I’m DJ Williams I want that in my contract as a defensive captain

    This is exactly the road McD does not want to go down, if he gives it to Cutler and no one else… then immediately his whole mantra of “no one player is above the team” is out the window. For a long time Dove Valley was a country club, I’m glad its not anymore.

  • champ2203

    herc and kyle your both on point couldn’t agree more. someone has something to prove this year and its not Jay he’s done so already. The only thing I can say is I’ve disagreed with this hire from day one even as a loyal fan I just couldn’t get into this clown as our coach and thats befor he brought this circus to town. I wanted Rex Ryan. But I guess wish in one hand and shit in the other, and see which fills up first huh? I’m not saying we won’t win alot of games or lose alot of games I’ll support the team either way. I’m just saying I don’t like this guy at all and I think more BS is on the way.

  • broncoNM

    I know this cutler-mcdaniels drama has been exhausted but this is a good in depth interview with Coach McD… He certainly screwed up with cutler but i like everything else he brings to the table.

    http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_11995243

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