Comments on: Chris Harris, Bears “pissed off” at criticism of Jay Cutler

By: dwhitehurst

dwhitehurst — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:57:28 +0000

Chicago Tribune Press clipping (had the Bears won):

“It was a classy, selfless move of Cutler to concede to the doctors and take himself out of the game due to a torn MCL, rather than try to play one-legged against the ferocious Packer’s Defense and hurt his team’s chances of winning the game.”

By: metalhead65

metalhead65 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:07:18 +0000

the bottom line he is happy being who is and the media should not be allowed to bully him into somebody he is not.if he is not a nice guy to bad,he is rich and famous and dating a tv beauy queen and the rest of you are jealous.

By: randolph32

randolph32 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:05:17 +0000

GRADE 2 MCL FOLKS, NOW YOU KNOW.

…and Eden Prairie is a PIT buddy, go root on your Queens.

Space Jam, get a life…somebody’s besides MJ’s.

By: gregjennings85

gregjennings85 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:06:44 +0000

Honestly, from a Packers fan, I have to tell you:

When I saw the 3rd and 3 play end up being an end around, I was thrilled.

And to think: they called a timeout, discussed it, and came to the conclusion that the WR sweep was their best play.

Man.

Martz must have wanted to get home and eat some chili.

By: rockinron2

rockinron2 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:21:15 +0000

All the people with the Rivers talk need to look up the history. Rivers was injured in the divisional playoff game AND WAS OUT FOR THE REST OF THE GAME. Billy Voleck had to come in and lead the Chargers to the win.

Then the following week Rivers got a brace and an injection to to play with a partial ACL tear, which he then went out an lost.

So the game where it happened, Rivers was out while the Chargers were behind and he didn’t come back in the game either. No “its the playoffs and you couldn’t keep him out of the game then”.

By: gpack22

gpack22 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:14:47 +0000

As a Packer fan I’m glad he didn’t return, but I do find it interesting guys like MJD are calling him out. That turd sat the biggest two games of his team’s season yet thinks he can spout off. Quite funny.

I look forward to hearing more about this injury moving forward. Tear? Sprain? Sore Vag?

By: wtfru2

wtfru2 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:13:20 +0000

Hope the Bear fans keep talking tough for him. Every year will bring a different owie.

Maybe Lovie will give him a little hug…..

By: ncjjdix

ncjjdix — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:04:00 +0000

Well said Hariis, Ulracher, Lovie….. I love how supposed “FANS of the Game” say he should have helped out on the sidelines after he was hurt….. thats right you all had a camera on him the WHOLE half….. He did have an ear piece in like the back ups usually do…….

They showed him talking to him..what else do you want??? leave him alone… they were one game away from the superbowl..unlike the 14 other chumpy teams that are now questioning his toughness….. 1 missed game in career cuz of concussion..sacked 52 times this year… yeah he’s not tough….. what was i thinking.

Thank you to the NFL teams that have now pissed off the Bears for 2011-12 season(if there is one)

By: stinkfingers

stinkfingers — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:59:04 +0000

Just thought… Maybe you should worry less about what people think of your QB, and worry more about how to stop Greg Jennings.

Dude scorched you yesterday.

By: 11inthebox

11inthebox — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:41:12 +0000

Well done Chris Harris. Its about time a player spoke the truth about this sort of thing. Everyone who plays at that level is tough. So sick of guys like Maurice Jones Drew trying to be like some smarmy blogger or something.

It doesnt make you ‘tough’ to talk trash from afar. It just makes you a little b-tch.

By: oscojoe

oscojoe — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:32:32 +0000

First; Cutler was done wrong by all his critics on this one; 2nd Why did Harris bring Tom Brady into this conversation; He did not say anything and besides in 2001 he came back into the AFC Championship game after half time and led the Pats to the Superbowl.

When in doubt everyone wants to point fingers at Brady; Whats up w/that?

By: xtb3

xtb3 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:19:47 +0000

the only smart thing denver and their former coach did was unloading this slug on chicago.

By: catman72

catman72 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:53:53 +0000

To me, the real problem is that Cutler just sat there and sulked instead of throwing on a headset and doing everything he could to try and help his team win… just more evidence of Cutler’s “it’s all about me” attitude.

By: trojanpacker

trojanpacker — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:47:08 +0000

when the going gets tough, just quit jay! thats what happened sunday and thats what happened in denver. what a leader. GO PACK GO!

By: usmutts

usmutts — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:45:38 +0000

Read the Rick Reilly article written a couple of weeks ago about Cutler. In Denver Shanahan took Cutler to meet John Elway at a restaurant, hoping Cutler could maybe learn a thing or two from the hall-of-famer. According to Reilly, Cutler just sat watching the restaurant TV with his cap on backwards, not bothering to even look at either man, while Shanahan and Elway talked.

If true, this is all you need to know about Cutler. Imagine a young guy just out of college, being set up to be the next franchise quarterback, yet being too disinterested to talk with Elway. He should have been begging Elway for advice.

Being disinterested is exactly the impression Cutler showed on the sidelines. For example, when Hanie was poring over game photos Cutler sat next to him, not even offering him a glance.

Cutler is a very bright guy. Perhaps he can change his public perception. If Big Ben can, anyone can. I’m not a Bears fan, but I’m wishing him good luck.

By: philtration

philtration — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:41:21 +0000

There are some people here; both the posters and the writers that just can’t let it go.
This is why he has no time for the media and I don’t blame him.
You want him to be what you want and if he does not play your stupid game then you will just gossip about him 24/7.
It all sounds a lot like those 13 year old girls that create a fake Myspace account to humiliate a classmate that they don’t like.
So pathetic.

How long before you start claiming that he is gay or a socialist?

By: leucas66

leucas66 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:35:57 +0000

I think this whole “he should have been helping his backup” is overrated.

There are 100 things going on out there, a young backup QB is trying to get up to speed, I think you probably want to limit the amount of people giving him advice, keep it simple and uncluttered.

This idea that Cutler should have been turned into the assistant head coach in that situation is laughable when you think about what an actual high-pressure game situation it is.

Let the OC do his job, talk straight to the QB and leave out all the other noise.

By: greenbaysucks

greenbaysucks — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:35:52 +0000

everyone posting here still saying Cutler is a wimp for not playing should have their football cards removed forever.

You are all retarded idiots who know nothing of injuries. Cutler DOES have a big attitude problem, no question there.

By: broncfanor

broncfanor — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:32:55 +0000

Really people what do you think his TEAMMATES are going to say?

Of course they are backing him PUBLICLY, who knows what they think privately.

The perception of Cutler is ACCURATE and HIS fault.

He is NOT a leader. When things go wrong he sits by HIMSELF on the bench and sulks.

Why is it he is NEVER on the sideline trying to rally the troops or support the defense? Because he doesn’t care.

He’s a pouty petulant child.

By: cleverbob

cleverbob — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:30:02 +0000

seanmmartin says:
Jan 24, 2011 2:07 PM

Also, great job by Harris referencing, you know, going to college… I feel a lot of NFL players forget about that whole thing since they’re playing football.

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Noticed that as well, but you beat me to the punch. Good for him for actually attending class, and even retaining a little nugget of information after all these years.

By: anonymouslyanonymouscommentor

anonymouslyanonymouscommentor — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:27:48 +0000

Aww was my post not “relevant” enough for you guys? Censorship sucks, so an explanation would be nice.

By: noqrtrgvn

noqrtrgvn — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:26:45 +0000

What is even more amazing is the run this is getting from the “talking heads” like D. Sanders who has his own history of making “business decisions” with regard to making a tackle.

By: tim1999

tim1999 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:25:19 +0000

I’n no fan of Jay Cutler, think he’s a knucklehead and would not want him on my team, yet I’m offended by the rush to judge this guy and his toughness.
Btw the sports media is no more a stand up integrity filled profession than the news media is.
I despise both so I understand when the Cutler’s and Belichick’s blow these scrubs off.

By: Davo

Davo — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:23:26 +0000

I gotta say, he is right about the Diabetes thing. I don’t have it, but I know people who do, and it’s tough for them to manage it right, and keep on an even keel throughout the day.

By: nowathand

nowathand — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:22:25 +0000

Mike, you missed the point.

“Given that he seems to understand why some people have an incorrect perception about Cutler, Harris arguably shouldn’t be pissed about it.”

Given the GRAVITY of the allegation, – no matter how tempting it is to make said allegation – character assassination is still wrong. It’s like saying “I understand why you might steal my car” but “I’m still raging at you for stealing my car”.

By: xtb3

xtb3 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:20:03 +0000

But even WORSE if Cutler in fact was a team player would he quit in the championship game that his team fought so hard to get to KNOWING FULL WELL that he would be replaced by Todd Collins!

Completely inexcusable!

By: metalhead65

metalhead65 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:16:45 +0000

in other words he should let people like you write or say whatever they want without responding right? and you wonder why cutler is not all warm and fuzzy with the media.

By: 7pints

7pints — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:16:39 +0000

let’s say the Bears are being genuine and really believe Cutler is the leader of their squad. God help them if he is the leadership! he is a selfish, spoiled baby… oh yeah, and he can’t read defenses.

By: xtb3

xtb3 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:16:23 +0000

sorry, but they would have had to restrain favre, phillip rivers, etc., etc. to force any of them to leave the game.

only player i ever saw there standing sound on the sidelines after pulling HIMSELF out of the game was tomlinson on the san diego sidelines after he quit on his team.

By: smchristensen

smchristensen — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:15:56 +0000

“If it wasn’t for him, we wouldn’t be in the position that we’re in.”

Sitting in your recliner watching the Packers play in the Superbowl? Yeah, sounds about right.