The Cutler Saga

It is a sports story anyone outside of the Rocky Mountains is tired of. It is impossible to look at any website or shows related to sports, and not see the continuing saga in Denver between Head Coach Josh McDaniels, and quarterback Jay Cutler.

Since the news came out that newly hired Coach McDaniels wanted to trade for Matt Cassel, Cutler took this personal and demanded to be traded to another team. Now that this madness began, McDaniels is taking back that idea claiming Cutler is the Broncos’ quarterback.

This is a hard spot for the owner of the Broncos, Pat Bowlen. If the fences can not be mended between Cutler and McDaniels, there are not many options for Denver to get an even trade.

At this point any teams that are looking to trade for Cutler will not have a quarterback in return for Denver. Denver is on the cusp of becoming a playoff team, and not getting a solid quarterback in return would hurt their odds. They also want to make sure that they do not trade Cutler to a team that will make them regret that situation. This gets rid of any team in the AFC West or an opponent they see often.

There are few teams that could make sense for Denver to trade Cutler to.

Cleveland Browns: With a new head coach and an open spot for starting quarterback, The Browns may want to consider Cutler as the quarterback to bring this team back to a winning record. Also a positive factor is Denver could try to receive a young quarterback in Derek Anderson or Brady Quinn in return. Only flaw is that Denver takes on Cleveland this season, and would not want Cutler to gain revenge on the field against them.

Philadelphia Eagles: Despite being one win away from the Super Bowl it seems as though Philadelphia always discusses removing Donovan McNabb. This could be the opportunity for McNabb and Cutler to try to make a former team regret the trade. Especially since they play each other this season. Only issue is Denver would have to give up a young quarterback for a 32 year old, injury prone, veteran.

Detroit Lions: A team always in need of a quarterback, the Lions do not have a veteran quarterback to give in return, but do have the No. 1 draft pick. This would mean Denver may have to wait a couple years to develop a rookie quarterback when they want to win now though.

Buffalo Bills: A random team that has no trade rumors at all, but it seems as though Terrell Owens would prefer a Pro Bowl quarterback compared to unproven Trent Edwards.

New York Jets: Despite having nothing to offer it seems as though the Jets are discussed in acquiring Cutler. Although this deal seems improbable it is another occasion where Patriot fans have to worry about a Jets quarterback ruining their playoff chances.

At this point it seems too late to make any of these offers. However, if a deal comes out of nowhere this story could be similar to the Brett Favre saga last year. Cutler just better hope this one ends on a better note.