Broncos to trade Cutler

[GMScud]

I'm hoping our past idiocy (shipping away draft picks for unsuccessful players) will save us from our current idiocy. Maybe our needs and lack of draft picks will outweigh the urge to grab the biggest name out there. Maybe.

[redsk1]

I think Cutler is a great QB, that doesn't mean i think we should trade for him. However, memo to the FO since they seem intent on following this thing thru:

We hold all of the cards here, we don't have to do anything, DO NOT overpay the Broncs 2 first round draft picks for Cutler. Let me repeat, please do not give up too much. We are in the driver's seat! We don't have to do anything. Tell the Broncs what we'll give up and if they don't take it. Tell them to go to another team.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by redsk1

I think Cutler is a great QB, that doesn't mean i think we should trade for him. However, memo to the FO since they seem intent on following this thing thru:

We hold all of the cards here, we don't have to do anything, DO NOT overpay the Broncs 2 first round draft picks for Cutler. Let me repeat, please do not give up too much. We are in the driver's seat! We don't have to do anything. Tell the Broncs what we'll give up and if they don't take it. Tell them to go to another team.

Unfortunately, Snyder's obsession trumps this completely. Once again, I hope that Denver realizes that they can get much better offers from other teams than the Redskins.

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by redsk1

I think Cutler is a great QB, that doesn't mean i think we should trade for him. However, memo to the FO since they seem intent on following this thing thru:

We hold all of the cards here, we don't have to do anything, DO NOT overpay the Broncs 2 first round draft picks for Cutler. Let me repeat, please do not give up too much. We are in the driver's seat! We don't have to do anything. Tell the Broncs what we'll give up and if they don't take it. Tell them to go to another team.

I completely agree.

What leverage do they have? Let's see...McDaniels doesn't want him as his QB and Cutler doesn't want to speak to coaches or the FO...how is he going to go back and play for Denver after this?

It seems like they almost have to move him so what buffoon would give up so much for him? We'll find out soon if he gets traded for two 1st round picks.

Whoever gets Cutler is taking a problem away from the Broncos. If they don't want to yield their trade demands then let him play for Denver next year.

[Schneed10]

I don't think cap space is a problem here. I don't know what Cutler is making, but I don't think it's prohibitive because as others have said, he's in his rookie contract. Trading Campbell away would free up $2.8 million in space, which Cutler should be able to fit under, for the most part.

So it's probably not a cap issue. It's a football issue, for me. It just doesn't make sense.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I don't think cap space is a problem here. I don't know what Cutler is making, but I don't think it's prohibitive because as others have said, he's in his rookie contract. Trading Campbell away would free up $2.8 million in space, which Cutler should be able to fit under, for the most part.

So it's probably not a cap issue. It's a football issue, for me. It just doesn't make sense.

I've heard Cutler's cap number is $1 million next year with a trade.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I've heard Cutler's cap number is $1 million next year with a trade.

just a touch over I believe

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I've heard Cutler's cap number is $1 million next year with a trade.

He's got some escalator clauses in there that could give him an extra $6 or so million next year

[ethat001]

My first post -- couldn't resist the frenzy. I can't help but keep refreshing this thread for updates. It's funny how our offseasons are usually as exciting as the season itself. (And that's not a good thing...)

I think that our O-line sucks & gets older every year, and was one of the reasons JC sucked the last half of last year. So the options are to start to upgrade the line this year (Oher/Smith if we're lucky) or wait until next year. But key question is: How often does a great O-line player come around vs. a great QB?

If we did the smart thing & upgrade the line this year, we'd be stuck next year with a decision -- whether to renew JC's contract next year. Would we know by then? After years of watching him, I'd bet we'd still be wondering about him. And are there any quality QB's coming out next year?

The flip side is Cutler is regarded as a franchise QB. Whether it's true is debatable given the INTs and the emotional baggage. BUT, if we got him - we'd have a QB hopefully for the next 10 years. Surely by then Snyder would figure out to draft O-line. Just have to hope Cutler doesn't get too hurt in the interval years when our O-line sucks (especially with the D-lines in our division alone)

Got to admit, I'd love to see an offense where we actually throw more than 5-10 yards down the field. I miss the days of the Posse.

[Ruhskins]

An update from JLC, why are the Redskins trying to make something out of nothing? They don't have the picks to trade for Cutler, just give it up. Can someone get Gibbs on the line and get him to calm Snyder down?

Redskins Insider - Jay Cutler Update

[johno]

that interview on 980 just proved that campbell is a class act all the way.

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by johno

that interview on 980 just proved that campbell is a class act all the way.

I'm at work and didn't hear it.

Give me a summary.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

I'm at work and didn't hear it.

Give me a summary.

Imagine it's more of the same from last night but interested as well.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Imagine it's more of the same from last night but interested as well.

As usual, nothing but class from Jason Campbell. He said he would have no issue whatsoever playing for the Redskins in 2009 and beyond if the trade for Cutler falls through. This is b/c he knows he has the support of the fans and his teammates. When asked if he felt the Redskins were confident in him moving forward, he said he knows "the coaches are." Reading between the lines, this means everyone but Dan and Vinny.

Nothing major came out of the interview. Jason understands it's the nature of the business and took the high road, which you expect from a cool-headed, classy leader. Cutler could learn a thing or two from him.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GMScud

As usual, nothing but class from Jason Campbell. He said he would have no issue whatsoever playing for the Redskins in 2009 and beyond if the trade for Cutler falls through. This is b/c he knows he has the support of the fans and his teammates. When asked if he felt the Redskins were confident in him moving forward, he said he knows "the coaches are." Reading between the lines, this means everyone but Dan and Vinny.

Nothing major came out of the interview. Jason understands it's the nature of the business and took the high road, which you expect from a cool-headed, classy leader. Cutler could learn a thing or two from him.

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