People come in and out of the locker room all the time. Especially for me, I have played with so...

People come in and out of the locker room all the time. Especially for me, I have played with so many different players. You know, for a guy like that to leave, I'm not surprised.

Champ Bailey, when asked about Jay Cutler

Everyone can take away from this comment whatever they'd like. I know what I think.

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I had this in my post too...

Unusual comment for Champ as he is such a mellow well spoken person.
Made me feel that Cutler had lost many in the locker room. and that maybe some players are happy he has gone?
Champ did not seem upset one bit.
Your thoughts TSG???

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????

by boydy2669 on Apr 18, 2009 6:54 AM MDT reply actions

boydy, I read your post, watched Champ etc. and came away with the same feeling....

Real Power, comes with the realization that One cannot change the Moment;
only ones perception of it: Atitude! JQM

by UB3 on Apr 18, 2009 6:59 AM MDT up reply actions

Thanks UB3 and Montana...

I am glad I was not the only one who felt that.
No love lost I guess.

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????

by boydy2669 on Apr 18, 2009 7:03 AM MDT up reply actions

Whatever he meant

it’s clear, you can’t really say that if you’re talking about a guy who you considered to be your franchise QB.

"I want to talk about our team." -- Rod Smith, on setting the franchise record for touchdowns

by broncosmontana on Apr 18, 2009 7:00 AM MDT reply actions

Consider the context too..

He said that in the same breath that he was saying that no one was talking about guys like Ekuban and Bly,and then immediately said, “a guy like that”.

In other words, Cutler was no more of an issue to him than the other two. I guarantee you that the locker room veterans did NOT consider Cutler to be the franchise….

There is no army so powerful as an idea whose time has come.

by Jeremy Bolander on Apr 18, 2009 8:10 AM MDT reply actions

Thats another great point Styg....

I like that train of thought.
Many here at MHR have been saying that Cutler is not a franchise QB either. Not syaing he will never be one, but he is not even close to being one now.

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????

by boydy2669 on Apr 18, 2009 8:18 AM MDT up reply actions

That's probably the biggest lie I've heard from the MSM about this whole thing yet...

Referring to Jay as our “former franchise quarterback”…

He may be Chicago’s franchise guy, but he was never OUR franchise guy.

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win" -Brandon Marshall

by Joe Medina on Apr 18, 2009 11:32 AM MDT reply actions

Agreed...he is not a franchise QB.

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????

by boydy2669 on Apr 18, 2009 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions

I don’t know if that is too accurate. I think he was never McDaniels’ franchise guy but Shanahan was certainly in love with him.

by Kfustud on Apr 18, 2009 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions

No one is disputing talent...but a Franchsie QB has done a LOT more than JC...

I only consider 3 QB’s franchise standard in my opinion: Brady, Manning and Roethlisberger. Cutler is a QB with huige upside with a losing record.
Shanny’s love for him and his lack of making him responsible is a reason he is gone.

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????

by boydy2669 on Apr 18, 2009 12:17 PM MDT up reply actions

In Response though that he was never OUR franchise guy I disagree. I think he was in the old Shanahan regime. Deservingly so? Debatable…but I think he was their guy.

Still the term Franchise QB is fairly vague anyway. Is their a difference between a Brady and a Cutler…absolutely.

by Kfustud on Apr 18, 2009 6:55 PM MDT up reply actions

Cutler could have been a better QB than Brady ever dreamed . . .

The difference between the two is between their respective ears. From Ryan Leaf to Jeff George, I have seen superbly talented QBs go down in flames in this league. Not that Cutler is a Leaf or George, but he has not proven he has it together upstairs. Until he does, he will continue to be the best of the second-tier among QBs, and those with less physical talent (e.g., Peyton Manning, Tom Brady) will remain in the “don’t mention him in the same breath” category to Cutler.

Never argue with a fool, lest you take on his appearance. - my daddy

by AZDynamics on Apr 19, 2009 9:11 AM MDT reply actions