![Jay Cutler looks to make a pass against the Vikings...]()
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Jay Cutler looks to make a pass against the Vikings during the first half on Oct. 31, 2016 at Soldier Field.
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Jay Cutler prepares to take the field before the first half against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2016.
![Jay Cutler throws a pass during minicamp at Halas Hall.]()
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Jay Cutler throws a pass during minicamp at Halas Hall.
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Jay Cutler leads a drill during the first day of Bears' mandatory minicamp on June 14, 2016 at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler slides in the first half of a preseason game against the Chiefs at Soldier Field on August 27, 2016.
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Jay Cutler celebrates as running back Matt Forte scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions.
![Jay Cutler's wife Kristin Cavallari watches warmups.]()
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Jay Cutler's wife Kristin Cavallari watches warmups.
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Jay Cutler after throwing a touchdown pass to Zach Miller against the Green Bay Packers.
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Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler chat during halftime of their game at Lambeau Field.
![Jay Cutler talks with quarterback Jimmy Clausen before the game...]()
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Jay Cutler talks with quarterback Jimmy Clausen before the game against the Vikings.
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Jay Cutler gets pressure from the Colts' Erik Walden in the first half of a preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler on the bench in the second half of a preseason game against the Colts.
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Jay Cutler points out the defense to his offense against the Lions.
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Jay Cutler throws during warm-ups as Jimmy Clausen looks on before the game against the Rams.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler leaves the field after the final game of the season against the Vikings.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is sacked by the Saints' David Hawthorne in the third quarter.
![Jay Cutler against the Broncos at Soldier Field.]()
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Jay Cutler against the Broncos at Soldier Field.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, left, and Bears quarterback David Fales confer with each other late in the fourth quarter of their game against the San Francisco 49ers, at Soldier Field in Chicago, on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015.
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Jay Cutler looks to run the ball in for a touchdown during the second half against the Vikings.
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Jay Cutler is pressured by the Saints' Kasim Edebali during the second quarter.
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Jay Cutler walks the sidelines in the third quarter.
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Jay Cutler talks to coaches on the phone after throwing an interception-for-touchdown by the 49ers in the first quarter at Soldier Field.
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Fred Richey thanks Jay Cutler for signing an autograph for his son Josiah, 12, during practice at Bears Family Fest on Aug. 8, 2015, at Soldier Field.
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Jay Cutler slides in front of Redskins linebacker Mason Foster in the second quarter.
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Jay Cutler attempts to throw the ball while being sacked by the Texans' John Simon during the second half on Sept. 11, 2016 at NRG Park.
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Jay Cutler pauses before heading into the game for the first offensive set in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler loses his helmet as he dives into the end zone during the first half of a preseason game against the Colts. The play was negated by a penalty.
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Jay Cutler smiles as he chats with Alshon Jeffery during drills on the first day of Bears training camp in Bourbonnais on Thursday, July 28, 2016.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is tripped up by Colts cornerback Darius Butler in the first half.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler in the fourth quarter of the loss to the Bucs on Nov. 13, 2016 at Raymond James Stadium.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler scrambles against the Vikings in the fourth quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings won 13-9.
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Quarterbacks Jay Cutler and Jimmy Clausen take the field for the Week 2 game against the Cardinals at Soldier Field.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler shakes hands with San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson after the coin toss before the start of the game at Solider Field Sunday, Dec. 6 2015, in Chicago.
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Jay Cutler signs autographs after the second day of Bears training camp.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a pass to tight end Martellus Bennett (83) during the third quarter against the Lions.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler answers questions about being demoted.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks off the field at the end of a minicamp practice at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looks to pass in the first half.
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Jay Cutler stretches with his teammates during the second day of Bears' mandatory minicamp on June 15, 2016 at Halas Hall.
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Bears coach John Fox walks past quarterback Jay Cutler during practice at Bears Family Fest on Aug. 8, 2015, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler runs for a touchdown in the fourth quarter vs. the Cowboys.
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Jay Cutler during the first half of a game against the Green Bay Packers.
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Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake sacks Jay Cutler but the play was overturned on a penalty in the second quarter of a preseason game.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks to the locker room after a loss to the Lions at Ford Field.
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The Vikings' Corey Wootton sacks Jay Cutler during the fourth quarter.
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Jay Cutler runs for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Vikings.
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Jay Cutler is surrounded by the media at Bears training camp.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler runs the offense in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Bears defeated the Bucs, 26-21.
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Jay Cutler on the sidelines for the Bears' Week 3 game against the Seahawks.
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Jay Cutler looks on during pregame festivities before playing the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.
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Jay Cutler yells to the offensive line during the second half against the Green Bay Packers.
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Jay Cutler nearly fumbles the snap during the first half but gets off the pass for a first down against the Redskins.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler and Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler greet one another after a Bears loss at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015.
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Jay Cutler is sacked by the Eagles' Destiny Vaeao and fumbles the ball, which was recovered by the Eagles during the third quarter on Sept. 19, 2016, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws in a preseason game against the Bengals.
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Jay Cutler reacts after diving into the end zone for a touchdown against the Vikings in the second half.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hands off to running back Matt Forte during a training camp practice.
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Jay Cutler throws a pass during the first half against the Detroit Lions.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks off the field after a loss to the Giants at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 20, 2016.
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Jay Cutler looks for an open receiver during the second half against the Packers.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler answers questions about being demoted.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has a laugh on the field during warmups for a game against the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Matt Slauson and quarterback Jay Cutler celebrate after Cutler threw a touchdown in the third quarter against the Redskins.
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Jay Cutler closes his eyes after throwing a pass during the second half of a game against the Vikings.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the game vs. the Saints at Soldier Field.
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Jay Cutler throws a pass during the first half against the 49ers at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler passes under pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Henry Melton on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
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Bears quarterbacks Brian Hoyer, left, and Jay Cutler enter the field for practice at Family Fest at Soldier Field on August 6, 2016.
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Jay Cutler pitches the ball to running back Matt Forte in the first quarter against the Vikings.
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Jay Cutler heads for the locker room during a game against the Vikings.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler scrambles in the first quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and Browns quarterback Josh McCown greet one another after a preseason game at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler takes the field.
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Colts defensive back Dwight Lowery chases Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the first half.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler gestures to his teammates after he was unable to complete a pass during practice at Bears Family Fest at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterbacks David Fales, Jimmy Clausen and Jay Cutler during the game against the Seahawks.
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Jay Cutler runs in a first down during the second half against the Lions at Ford Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws to quarterback Jimmy Clausen during drills at Halas Hall.
![Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and new offensive coordinator Adam Gase.]()
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and new offensive coordinator Adam Gase.
![Jay Cutler walks off the field after his team's loss...]()
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Jay Cutler walks off the field after his team's loss to the Green Bay Packers.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a pass in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Broncos at Soldier Field on August 11, 2016.
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Jay Cutler runs the ball during the second half against the Rams at Edward Jones Dome.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler heads to the locker room after the 24-21 loss to the Redskins.
![Bears quarterback Jay Cutler celebrates his touchdown pass in the...]()
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler celebrates his touchdown pass in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
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Bears QB Jay Cutler speaks to the media about preparation for the Thanksgiving game vs. the Lions.
![Jay Cutler stretches during the first day of training camp.]()
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Jay Cutler stretches during the first day of training camp.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the game vs. the Saints at Soldier Field.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks off the field after his team's loss to the Denver Broncos, at Soldier, Field, in Chicago, on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015.
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Jay Cutler speaks to the media after the final game of the season.
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Jay Cutler runs the ball during the second day of Bears training camp.
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Jay Cutler can't believe the call after he was sacked in the second quarter against the Raiders.
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Jay Cutler tries to get off a pass before being tackled by Green Bay Packers linebacker Jay Elliott during the first quarter of their game.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler flashes a smile after a preseason game against the Browns at Soldier Field.
![Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers chats with Jay Cutler prior to...]()
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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers chats with Jay Cutler prior to their game.
![Jay Cutler is hit by the Redskins' Kedric Golston in...]()
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Jay Cutler is hit by the Redskins' Kedric Golston in the second quarter.
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Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon lays a late hit on Jay Cutler in the first quarter of a game at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 20, 2016.
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Josh Bellamy celebrates with Jay Cutler after his touchdown against the Lions during the second half.
![Bears quarterback Jay Cutler warms up with teammates at Qualcomm...]()
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler warms up with teammates at Qualcomm Stadium.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the fourth quarter against the Saints.
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Jay Cutler directs the offense in the second quarter of a game against the Chiefs.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looks to make a pass during practice at Soldier Field on Aug. 8.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is sandwiched between the Cowboys' Anthony Spencer and Tyrone Crawford in the third quarter.
![Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hands the ball off in the...]()
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hands the ball off in the third quarter.
![Jay Cutler takes a call from the coaching booth after...]()
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Jay Cutler takes a call from the coaching booth after the Bears failed to convert a two-point conversion against the Broncos to tie the game late in the fourth quarter.
![Jay Cutler looks up at the video board, during pregame...]()
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Jay Cutler looks up at the video board, during pregame ceremonies before the start of the season operner against the Texans at NRG Park on Sept. 11, 2016.
![Jay Cutler looks for an answer after San Chargers cornerback...]()
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Jay Cutler looks for an answer after San Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett returned an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter.
![Jay Cutler exits a media huddle as Bears players report...]()
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Jay Cutler exits a media huddle as Bears players report to Olivet Nazarene University before the first day of summer training camp.
![Jay Cutler walks to the locker room with an injury...]()
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Jay Cutler walks to the locker room with an injury after he threw an interception to the Cardinals late in the first half.
![Jay Cutler throws the game-winning touchdown pass to running back...]()
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Jay Cutler throws the game-winning touchdown pass to running back Matt Forte while under pressure from Chiefs defensive lineman Jaye Howard late in the fourth quarter.
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Jay Cutler lays on the ground after taking a late hit from Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon in the first quarter on Nov. 20, 2016.
![Jay Cutler is sacked by Raiders defensive end Justin Tuck.]()
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Jay Cutler is sacked by Raiders defensive end Justin Tuck.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler speaks at a press conference on the day the Bears arrive at training camp on July 27, 2016.
![Jay Cutler celebrates his touchdown pass in the first quarter...]()
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Jay Cutler celebrates his touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Raiders.
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Jay Cutler is sacked by Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap during the first half.
![Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks to the field before...]()
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks to the field before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Chicago.
![Bears quarterback Jay Cutler shouts to go for the two-point...]()
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler shouts to go for the two-point conversion following a Matt Forte touchdown run against the Cowboys in the fourth quarter.
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Alshon Jeffery and quarterback Jay Cutler celebrate after they connected for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Redskins.
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The Cardinals' Tony Jefferson runs back an interception for a touchdown as Jay Cutler tries to make the tackle in the second quarter. Cutler was injured on the play.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler stretches at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler after his pass to Kevin White was incomplete on a third down, in the second quarter against the Eagles at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2016.
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Jay Cutler is sacked by the Chargers defense and fumbles in the first quarter.
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Jay Cutler breaks a tackle by Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson during the second half.
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Jay Cutler talks with members of the media ahead of the Bears' final game of the season.
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Jay Cutler throws an interception in the second quarter as it is picked off by the Cardinals' Tony Jefferson.
![Jay Cutler gets up after being taken down by Dolphins...]()
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Jay Cutler gets up after being taken down by Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake in the first half of a preseason game.
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Jay Cutler has a laugh while speaking to the media following minicamp.
![Jay Cutler fumbles the ball as the Chiefs recover it...]()
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Jay Cutler fumbles the ball as the Chiefs recover it for a touchdown in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium.
![Jay Cutler runs with the ball as the Rams' Rodney...]()
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Jay Cutler runs with the ball as the Rams' Rodney McLeod and Mark Barron give chase during the third quarter.
![Jay Cutler warms up before the game.]()
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Jay Cutler warms up before the game.
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Jay Cutler is sacked in the fourth quarter against the Giants at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 20, 2016.
![Jay Cutler walks off the field after the OT loss...]()
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Jay Cutler walks off the field after the OT loss to the 49ers.
![Jay Cutler looks to throw as the Rams' Mark Barron...]()
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Jay Cutler looks to throw as the Rams' Mark Barron applies the pressure in the second quarter.
![Jay Cutler chats with former Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice...]()
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Jay Cutler chats with former Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice and Oakland Raiders offensive line coach following a 22-10 Bears win.
![Bears quarterback Jay Cutler warms up before a preseason game...]()
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler warms up before a preseason game against the Browns at Soldier Field.
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Jay Cutler runs with the ball against the Cardinals in the second quarter at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a long pass in the second quarter against the Chargers.
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has a smile on his face during the game against the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.
![Jay Cutler walks off the field after the Bears lost...]()
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Jay Cutler walks off the field after the Bears lost to the Detroit Lions, 37-34, in overtime at Ford Field.
![Bears quarterback Jay Cutler takes off running as the Saints'...]()
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler takes off running as the Saints' Kenny Vaccaro chases in the fourth quarter.
![Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looks to hand off the ball...]()
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looks to hand off the ball during the first half against the Bengals during a preseason game.
![Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a pass during the first...]()
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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a pass during the first quarter against the Cowboys at Soldier Field.
How about that! It looks like my football dreams have come true.
Well, at least they did in St. Louis, where we saw the Bears dominate the Rams in every aspect of that game. There were big-time performances from rookie running back Jeremy Langford and tight end Zach Miller, who each scored two touchdowns. Quarterback Jay Cutler also put together his best performance of the season, maybe even of his career.
The Bears now shift their focus to take on Denver at Soldier Field. The same Broncos team now-Bears coach John Fox parted ways with just last year. I have a feeling he would love to stick it to his former team by picking up a win, and the Bears might be able to get it done. It may sound crazy, but maybe it won’t.
Cutler will be the reason they beat the Broncos on Sunday. This season we have seen him mature and develop into the type of leader we hoped he would become years ago when the Bears got him in a trade with Denver.
The Broncos have had to rely heavily on their defense (allowing a league-best 277.3 yards per game) this season, which led them to a 7-0 start. But after two bad losses to bad teams, they have fallen to pieces, much like their future Hall of Fame quarterback, Peyton Manning.
Opposing defenses have picked up on Manning’s diminished arm strength, which has led to costly turnovers. Those giveaways have put their defense into situations too difficult to overcome for two straight weeks, and the Broncos will start a different quarterback against the Bears.
Manning will be unable to play because of an injured foot, but honestly, backup Brock Osweiler might be a better option at this point. Manning is a shell of his former self, and Cutler might be rejuvenating his career before our eyes.
Cutler has played like one of the best quarterbacks in football, and on Sunday he will be the best QB on the field without a doubt. He and his offense will have to prepare mentally for the extreme physicality the Broncos defense will bring.
With Osweiler at the helm of an already struggling offense, Denver will continue to rely on their defense. The Bears need to take advantage of his inexperience and lack of playing time to create pressure and force turnovers. The Broncos do still have a game-breaking receiver in Demaryius Thomas, and Osweiler will definitely lean on him to get their offense moving.
We shouldn’t get ahead of ourselves, but if the Bears can pull off an upset at home, they get themselves back into the playoff picture, and we can start to look forward to an exciting matchup against Green Bay on Thanksgiving!
Joseph Tanksley is a RedEye contributor and former defensive back at Butler University. @debaucheryteam
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