I was just referring to his maturity outweighing his shortcomings in god given abilities compared to Cutler. As for maturity, I am referring to the psychological definition:

a term used in psychology to indicate that a person responds to the circumstances or environment in an appropriate manner

understanding that there are numerous ways to define the term, specifically, as you have pointed out, time.

There is no doubt that Cutler has a cannon and I will not dispute that with the proper coaching that cannon can be turned into a world beater. But like I used to do with girls in highschool, picture Brady’s head on Cutlers body. This is what I saw coming in the McD-Cutler marriage, it is a shame that it ended before it ever began.

To think that Cutler will become a headier, more mature player under the tutelage of the Bears coaching staff I just do not see, especially considering what the Bears have suffered through with Grossman and his lack of development in light of his mistake prone tendencies. I also cannot see a more quarterback friendly system in which to get comfortable in than what he had the last three years, under Shanny and Bates in Denver. A post game press conference comes to mind from last season in which Shanahan praised Cutler for his gunslinger mentality, even in light of multiple interceptions, and did not see a reason to tighten the reigns, instead, to paraphrase, he would continue to allow him to “swing away” (another Signs reference :P).

Granted, my opinion of his future is all conjecture, and though I wish him the best in Chicago, I think Cutler missed out on a golden opportunity (granted I understand that it was a two way street in terms of the Broncos FO) to progress under the impartial eye of McDaniels.