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• Jay Cutler is a quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. Cutler was traded along with a fifth-round draft pick from the Denver Broncos to the Bears on April 2, 2009. The Broncos received 2009 and 2010 first-round draft picks, a 2009 third-round pick and quarterback Kyle Orton.Chicago Sun-Times: Bears Get Their Quarterback in Trade for Cutler

  After Cutler and the Broncos were unable to salvage their relationship, the Broncos announced on March 31, 2009, that they would attempt to trade him, per his request. Cutler was reportedly unhappy with new Broncos coach Josh McDaniels after hearing that McDaniels attempted to trade him for quarterback Matt Cassel.ESPN.com: Broncos Will Try to Move Unhappy Cutler

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Jay Christopher Cutler
  2. Born: April 29, 1983
  3. Birthplace: Santa Claus, Indiana
  4. Height: 6'3"
  5. Weight: 230 lbs
  6. Jersey:
     1. 6
  7. College: Vanderbilt University
  8. 2005 SEC Football Offensive Player of the Year
  9. NFL draft: 11th overall in 2006 (Denver Broncos)

• Cutler vs. McDaniels

  In March of 2009, Cutler's future with the Broncos came into question after he reportedly met with new Broncos coach Josh McDaniels on March 14, 2009, and officially asked to be traded.ESPN.com: Cutler Says He Can't Trust McDaniels McDaniels later stated that "He's our quarterback, we want him to be our quarterback, we made that very clear to him and we hope he feels the same way."ESPN.com: Coach Says Relationship is Salvageable

• NFL Career

  After being drafted by the Broncos in 2006, Cutler impressed his coaches in the preseason and was eventually named the starting quarterback on November 27, replacing Jake Plummer. Cutler made his debut against the Seattle Seahawks in a 23-20 loss. Cutler got his first win as a starter on December 17 against the Arizona Cardinals. Cutler started and played in a total of five games his rookie season, throwing for nine touchdowns and five interceptions.

  2007 was Cutler's first season as the full-time starter at quarterback. He started all 16 games for the Broncos as the team finished with a record of 7-9. Cutler finished the season with 3,497 yards, 20 touchdowns and 14 interceptions good for a passer rating of 88.1.DenverBroncos.com: Jay Cutler

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