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

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

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

• ESPN Video: Cutler never heard from Bowlen (Time: 1:29)

• CBSSports.com: Broncos Want Pair of First-round Picks for Cutler (April 2, 2009)

• ESPN.com: Broncos Will Try to Move Unhappy Cutler (April 01, 2009)

• ESPN Video: Broncos Will Look To Trade Jay Cutler (Time: 4:44)

• ESPN.com: Coach Says Relationship is Salvageable (March 23, 2009)

• ESPN.com: Cutler Says He Can't Trust McDaniels (March 16, 2009)

• CBSSports.com: Cutler, McDaniels Meeting is Nasty, Reports Say (March 15, 2009)

• ESPN.com: Cutler's Home for Sale; Parents', Too (March 15, 2009)

• ESPN.com: Jay Cutler didn't plan on being a role model

• Denver Post: "Jay Cutler Foundation event raises $90,000 to aid youths" (September 28, 2007)

• Colorado Springs Gazette: "Despite tender ankle, Cutler is confident he will play" (September 26, 2007)

• Rocky Mountain News: "Cutler's calm catching" (December 26, 2006)

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• ESPN.com: Jay Cutler News

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• CBSSports.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'3"
  • Weight: 233 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 2006

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