The McJaygate storyline can finally be put to rest, as a new storyline will pollute every newspaper, every NFL publication, and every fantasy site, including this one. It will read: CUTLER TRADED TO DA’ BEARS, or something like it.
So what are the details? How is one player responding? And what does it mean for fantasy owners? Let’s take a dive in to the never-ending story of Jay “I’m the new Brett Favre” Cutler.
The Details
According to
NFL.com the Broncos have agreed to trade the disgruntled, whining quarterback to the Bears along with a 2009 fifth round selection. In exchange the Broncos will receive the Bears’ first round picks this year and in 2010, a third round pick (84th overall) this year, and quarterback Kyle Orton.
Player Response
According to the
Chicago Tribune linebacker Brian Urlacher didn’t seem overly excited, and was shocked about the trade, but feels that in the end Cutler won’t bring his issues with him to
“I would be ticked off too if someone was trying to trade me and didn’t tell me about it,” he said. “I don’t think Jay is going to be an issue. We have a pretty good locker room, so I’m not worried about that. Hunter knows him. And [Cutler] seems like a pretty good guy. I’ve never met him but I’ve heard good things about him. I’m not worried about him fitting in.”
What it means for fantasy owners.
The values of Broncos wide receivers Eddie Royal, and Brandon Marshall and tight end Tony Scheffler have now taken a hit, while the values of Rashied Davis, Devin Hester, and Greg Olsen should all go up.
The bottom line here is this: Bears fans are ecstatic, for the moment. Jerry Angelo is crazy for giving up so much. And fantasy owners have to be worried that another former 2008 star quarterback has landed on yet another team that was in the bottom ten overall in total offense last season.
Stay tuned for more.
If you have any questions, or comments, or believe that this is a good or bad trade I would like to hear from you. E-mail me at e.huber12@yahoo.com
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