New York Jets
So far the team that has had their name connected to Cutler the most as a possible destination is the New York Jets. The reasons aren’t hard to understand. The Jets have been a refuge for veteran former Bears the past couple years including Brandon Marshall and Matt Forte. Besides that the team is in a transition phase at quarterback. Ryan Fitzpatrick appears done and Bryce Petty failed in his audition last season.
That just leaves Christian Hackenberg. The former second round pick may have a future as the starter on that team but his development has been slow. Not a surprise given how much he deteriorated during his time at Penn State. If the Jets don’t want to risk throwing him out there yet, then bringing in a bridge veteran like Cutler makes perfect sense. The best part is they might not even have to give up a draft pick.
By offering up defensive end Sheldon Richardson, who is expected to be on the trade block, would cut Cutler’s cap hit in half. Then they’d just have to do a little extra maneuvering to create the remaining room.
