SOUTHWARD BOUND
Like most veteran quarterbacks, Cutler has reached the point of his career where it isn’t about money anymore. He should be set for life in that department after eight seasons in Chicago making well north of $100 million. About to turn 34-years old, his focus is squarely on getting a last opportunity to win a Super Bowl before it’s too late.
That is why it’s fair to expect he’d be interested in any team that might be considered a contender. One that might need help at quarterback. Over the past months it’s become clear where the preferred destination is for most types like him, and he’s no exception. According to Charlie Campbell of Walter Football, Jay wants the chance to play for the Houston Texans.
“With free agency fast approaching, time is running out for the Chicago Bears to trade veteran quarterback Jay Cutler. The Bears let be known they were shopping Cutler, and throughout the league, no one thought Chicago would get anything for Cutler. Thus, Cutler is likely to be released and has a favorite spot for where he would like to play next. Multiple sources tell WalterFootball.com that Cutler wants to sign with the Houston Texans.
Cutler likes the situation in Houston with a No. 1 receiver in DeAndre Hopkins, a fast secondary receiver in Will Fuller, the eighth-ranked rushing offense led by Lamar Miller, and the No. 1 defense in the NFL. While Cutler has had issues with interceptions in his career, many around the league believe he would be an upgrade over Texans’ 2016 starter Brock Osweiler, who struggled with interceptions and a lack of accuracy last year.
Cutler would bring more accuracy and experience to the position with the arm to push the ball vertically to Hopkins and Fuller. Via safety K.J. Dillon, Houston’s training staff also has experience working with players who are type-1 diabetics like Cutler.”
FALLBACK PLAN?
There is no question that Cutler would be an upgrade over Osweiler. Problem is he’s likely not the Texans’ first choice for replacements. Tony Romo also is rumored to have significant interest in that job, and his background is considerably more proven from both a stats and winning perspective. Even so there is a chance that Romo may be lured north to Denver.
Thus the possibility is there that the Texans may see Cutler as a cheap option who can at least give their offense more explosiveness. While there is no denying his faulty decision-making at times, the guy still knows how to sling the football.
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There are plenty of avenues for the Texans to explore. Jay probably won’t be in the top three, so much has to happen in order for him to get his wish.
