Does Josh McDaniels hate Jay Cutler or something?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3983805

CUTLER speaking about meeting with his new Head Coach: "I went in there with every intention of solving the issue, being a Bronco, moving forward as a Bronco," Cutler said. "We weren't in there but about 20 minutes, [McDaniels] did most of the talking and as far as I'm concerned, he made it clear he wants his own guy. He admitted he wanted Matt Cassel because he said he has raised him up from the ground as a quarterback. He said he wasn't sorry about it. He made it clear that he could still entertain trading me because, as he put it, he'll do whatever he feels is in the best interest of the organization.

"At the end of the meeting, he wasn't like, 'Jay, I want you as our quarterback, you're our guy.' It felt like the opposite. He basically said that I needed to tell him if we can't work this out, to let him know," Cutler added. "I thought he was antagonizing me and that was disappointing because I was ready to move on, committed as a Bronco. Really, I figured we'd hash things out, shake hands, laugh a little and move forward. What happened [Saturday] was the last thing I expected. If I didn't think it could be fixed, I never would have come back to Denver. It was painfully obvious to me and Bus [Cook, his agent] it's not something they want to fix."

Something doesn't seem quite right here. Is McDaniels some sort of powermongering ego-maniac? Does he have a secret plan?

Or is he just plain stupid?

Cutler is a young, talented QB with TONS of upside.

Am I missing something here?

I dont think so, i kinda feel like Cutlet is being a baby. As an athelete you need to accept that you may be treated as a commodity. McDaniels felt that acquiring Cassel would be better for the team, perhaps only because of his experience coaching him, but thats really a moot point. McDaniels didnt apologize for pursuing a player that he thought would help the team. Its part of the game, it happens at all position to all players. Cutler may be great and have a lot of potential, but he felt slighted that anyone would ever dream of replacing him and is acting like a child imo.

I dont think so, i kinda feel like Cutlet is being a baby. As an athelete you need to accept that you may be treated as a commodity. McDaniels felt that acquiring Cassel would be better for the team, perhaps only because of his experience coaching him, but thats really a moot point. McDaniels didnt apologize for pursuing a player that he thought would help the team. Its part of the game, it happens at all position to all players. Cutler may be great and have a lot of potential, but he felt slighted that anyone would ever dream of replacing him and is acting like a child imo.

hmac777

Honestly that quote makes Cutler sound like a bit of a baby. Did he want the coach to lie to him? That apparently is the lesson that the coach should have taken away from it.

Honestly that quote makes Cutler sound like a bit of a baby. Did he want the coach to lie to him? That apparently is the lesson that the coach should have taken away from it.

duxup

But the coach DID lie.

He said right after Cassel went to the Chiefs that Cutler was not being considered as part of a trade.

Now, he tells Cutler to his face that he WAS being considered and that he DID want Cassel to be his QB.

I know Cutler has a little bit of "diva" in him... but sheesh - McDaniels is acting like Cutler should just bend over and accept whatever comes up.

[QUOTE="duxup"]

Honestly that quote makes Cutler sound like a bit of a baby. Did he want the coach to lie to him? That apparently is the lesson that the coach should have taken away from it.

Netherscourge

But the coach DID lie.

He said right after Cassel went to the Chiefs that Cutler was not being considered as part of a trade.

Now, he tells Cutler to his face that he WAS being considered and that he DID want Cassel to be his QB.

I know Cutler has a little bit of "diva" in him... but sheesh - McDaniels is acting like Cutler should just bend over and accept whatever comes up.

[QUOTE="duxup"]

Honestly that quote makes Cutler sound like a bit of a baby. Did he want the coach to lie to him? That apparently is the lesson that the coach should have taken away from it.

Netherscourge

But the coach DID lie.

He said right after Cassel went to the Chiefs that Cutler was not being considered as part of a trade.

Now, he tells Cutler to his face that he WAS being considered and that he DID want Cassel to be his QB.

I know Cutler has a little bit of "diva" in him... but sheesh - McDaniels is acting like Cutler should just bend over and accept whatever comes up.

if the Broncos don't want him, I'm sure he can come to the Jets. The Broncos can have Kellen Clemens if they want :P

If Cutler was a professional it doesn't matter what his coach says. He has a job to do, and do the job the best he can. And if he put up numbers they way he can then most likely the coach would say "Cutler's our guy."

In simple words, "Put up or shutup."

BTW, I'm a Jets fan and would love to have him here! :D

Honestly I feel both are at fault and that culter is getting blamed far too much. McDaniels should share some blame. first of all he decides that the 2nd ranked offense in the league last year needs a new qb......lets be honest Cutler > Cassells. Cassells is still unproven one good season with NEW ENGLAND(caps on purpose) does not mean you will be good, remember he had wes welker and randy moss. nevertheless what he did was excellent for his first year, still cutler has proven himself IMO over the past few years.

People are right sports is a business and Cutler should not complain so much, but still it sounds like hes made an effort to be cooperative, but McDaniels seems to be solely interested in Cassells. again this is stupid, denver needs to fix their defense, not offense. I know McDaniels didn't start the whole trade idea, but honestly he should have been smart enough to realize its over and accept having cutler. Telling a pro bowl quaterback that he is dispencible is stupid. Again the idea oftelling cutler he could be gone at anytime shows that McDaniels is really not that smart when it comes to team chemistry.

Anyways for anyone who cares NFL.com just annouced Cutler has skipped the team meetings and requested a trade.....i really hope the BUCS can get him.....but bitter old mcDaniels will probably try to put him in Detriot to "stick it to him". I know i was baised to mcDaniels, but I still feel its a 50/50 for blame and honestly its sad......both are acting like children, but McDaniels is the coach and should act more mature and he definitely is not.

Although I would love to see Cutler traded---makes for great NFL news, I don't think he will be traded. Something will be worked out and you'll hear both coach and QB say they're both professionals and make nice. :) I don't think the owners want to see a bad, rebuilding season, esp. with their defense stinking it up so much, andIFCutler is gone. If he is, expect a really really bad season Denver fans.

The Vikes should make a run for Cutler----they can pick up a wide receiver in the draft, or free agency and they'll be set on offense and defense. :)

Well, McDaniels is gonna wind up competing for a #1 overall pick next season if they move Cutler...

Then McDaniels really WILL get to hand-pick his next QB.

Perhaps this is his plan all along...

My question is: why does it seem like no one has made a blipping serious offer for Cutler yet? What are they waiting for? And invitation? This is an "offer they can't refuse" type of situation.Master_Live

My question is: why does it seem like no one has made a blipping serious offer for Cutler yet? What are they waiting for? And invitation? This is an "offer they can't refuse" type of situation.Master_Live

[QUOTE="Master_Live"]My question is: why does it seem like no one has made a blipping serious offer for Cutler yet? What are they waiting for? And invitation? This is an "offer they can't refuse" type of situation.duxup

I'm a Vikings fan and I would love Cutler on my team.

Perhaps we need to be IN Denver to understand what Jay Cutler is really like?

Outside of Denver, we rely on national news outlets for Cutler news. Most of that news is highlights of Cutler's big plays and generally positive QB skills/potential.

It's very similar to Donovan McNabb in Philly. Outside of Philly, every sees McNabb as a class-A QB who's just a play or two away from a Superbowl Ring. Nationally, he's highly rated and respected.

BUT THEN YOU GO INTO THE CITY ITSELF... and read the local newspapers and listen to the local radio stations and you are introduced to the whiny, crybaby, choke-artist, disappointing, self-serving player who doesn't take responsibility. A player who blames others for losses or who thinks he's not being appreciated or paid well or who puts his foot in his mouth or who thinks he's not surrounded by talent to put them over the top.

I don't live in Denver, so maybe I'm being blinded by the National Media coverage or general hype. But it does remind me of what McNabb deals with in Philly.

Until they win a Championship, they are considered expendable sports-media fluff.

Perhaps we need to be IN Denver to understand what Jay Cutler is really like?

Outside of Denver, we rely on national news outlets for Cutler news. Most of that news is highlights of Cutler's big plays and generally positive QB skills/potential.

It's very similar to Donovan McNabb in Philly. Outside of Philly, every sees McNabb as a class-A QB who's just a play or two away from a Superbowl Ring. Nationally, he's highly rated and respected.

BUT THEN YOU GO INTO THE CITY ITSELF... and read the local newspapers and listen to the local radio stations and you are introduced to the whiny, crybaby, choke-artist, disappointing, self-serving player who doesn't take responsibility. A player who blames others for losses or who thinks he's not being appreciated or paid well or who puts his foot in his mouth or who thinks he's not surrounded by talent to put them over the top.

I don't live in Denver, so maybe I'm being blinded by the National Media coverage or general hype. But it does remind me of what McNabb deals with in Philly.

Until they win a Championship, they are considered expendable sports-media fluff.

Shouldn't the coach feel like a commodity also? He should work with what he has and that's a great QB who is still learning. Sounds like a lazy a-ss coach to me.

My broncos wont make it with a TO attitude at the headcoach spot.