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Jay Cutler Failure Came Down To Tragic Coaching Losses

By Erik Lambert

Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 22, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (center) is tackled by Denver Broncos strong safety David Bruton (left) and free safety Bradley Roby (right) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (center) is tackled by Denver Broncos strong safety David Bruton (left) and free safety Bradley Roby (right) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

Mike Shanahan – 2009

Ten years ago the Denver Broncs made Cutler the 11th overall pick in the draft. Former head coach Mike Shanahan felt he could become the key to helping the franchise get back to their Super Bowl contender form. By 2008 Cutler was the starter and looked like an emerging star. He threw for over 4,500 yards and 25 touchdowns while reaching the Pro Bowl. The offense he was in fit his talents perfectly. The arrow was pointing up.

Unfortunately a bad collapse at the end of the season that saw the Broncos blow a chance at the playoffs forced the team into a tough decision. Shanahan was fired. Something Cutler vehemently tried to prevent, feeling it would ruin something good. Denver thought bringing in young wizard Josh McDaniels would solve that problem. Instead McDaniels alienated Cutler right away and he soon demanded a trade out of town.

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