I'm guessing they want to see how he does this season. If its similar to his first three seasons(We'll be generous and say 3500 yds, 26 tds, 16 ints), is he going to get the $20M/year he wants?

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The Bears have spent their entire franchise history searching for a QB (After Sid Luckman). I say sign him up. I was happy to see he can have just a mediocre game at QB this past Sunday. He seems to be very good or very bad. IF they don't sign him,they better have a very good backup plan.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

I'd rather take the coin flip that is Cutler vs the shit that I have had to witness most of my football viewing life.

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The top paid qb right now is Peyton Manning and Drew Brees and they aren't even paid $20 million so there is no way in hell Cutler even sniffs that.

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I thought they both signed 5/$100M. What are the top paid guys?

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Maybe I'm not current on the QB income data, but I fail to see how he rates as a $20m QB. First, I can't be sure he's worth that. Second, I can't be sure it's worth that expenditure with this team .... that is to say, with a line like that and the yearly offensive woes in one form or another, I don't necessarily see the marginal value of dropping a Boss 429 into a Dodge Dart with a broken axle.

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Per ESPN


Quarterback Team Salary
Peyton Manning Broncos $19.2 million
Tom Brady Patriots $18 million
Eli Manning Giants $16.25 million
Michael Vick Eagles $16 million
Philip Rivers Chargers $15.3 million
Jay Cutler Bears $14.7 million
Ben Roethlisberger Steelers $14.66 million
Mark Sanchez Jets $13.492 million
Sam Bradford Rams $13 million
Aaron Rodgers Packers $12.704 million
Kevin Kolb Cardinals $12.422 million
Matthew Stafford Lions $12.25 million
Tony Romo Cowboys $11.25 million
Matt Ryan Falcons $11.25 million
Carson Palmer Raiders $10.75 million
Ryan Fitzpatrick Bills $9.833 million
Matt Cassel Chiefs $9.67
Alex Smith 49ers $8 million
Matt Hasselbeck Titans $6.67 million
Matt Flynn Seahawks $6.5 million
Cam Newton Panthers $5.506 million
Josh Freeman Buccaneers $5.24 million
Joe Flacco Ravens $4.76 million
Tarvaris Jackson Seahawks $4 million
Jason Campbell Bears $3.5 million
Kyle Orton Cowboys $3.5 million
Chad Henne Jaguars $3.375 million
David Garrard Dolphins $3.35 million
Jake Locker Titans $3.147 million
Seneca Wallace Browns $3.067 million
Blaine Gabbert Jaguars $3 million
Tyler Thigpen Bills $3 million

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I would just tag him while the defense ages into retirement and then make a decision later.

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That's my purse! I don't know you!

Another reason not to like his overrated ass. He's overpaid too.

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It aint the six minutes. Its what happens in those six minutes.

His ass is sufficiently rated.

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I wouldn't pay him a dime more. He hasn't earned his current contract. He needs to prove it on the field. You always have the Tag for fall back on.

Consider Cutler's perception outside of Chicago. Also consider that he is almost 30. There is not a huge market for Jay Cutler's services. The market would bear an above average salary for him, not an elite one. The Bears have teeth in this negotiation.

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I think he's going to want something in the area of 5/$80M, $40 guaranteed. Team will counter with 5/$60M, $25-30M guaranteed.

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