ReutersBears quarterback Jay Cutler said he understands defenders are in a tough spot, after Texans linebacker Tim Dobbins was fined $30,000 for the hit that may have caused the concussion that kept Cutler out of last night’s game.
Cutler, during his regular appearance on ESPN 1000’s Waddle and Silvy show, said he didn’t think Dobbins had “malicious intent,” when he hit him.
“He’s out there reacting and playing football,” Cutler said, via the Chicago Sun-Times. “At the end of the day, I wouldn’t want to be a defender. It’s hard. You’re expected to play at an extremely high level, but your target has shrunk.”
Asked about the fine, Cutler said: “Fair or unfair, those are the rules.”
Cutler was flagged for being across the line of scrimmage, which was offset by Dobbins’ personal foul call.
The fact that Cutler was talking on the radio is probably a promising sign for his upcoming status, after he skipped last week’s show.
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So is that the first strike on Dobbins?
Just trying to keep tabs on these guys and keep a running total so I know when they’re going to be suspended……smh
I know, it was almost like the guy was playing football.
“The fact that Cutler was talking on the radio is probably a promising sign for his upcoming status, after he skipped last week’s show.”
He thought he was on Letterman!!!
He didn’t ‘skip’ anything…He was held out due to a concussion.
I fully agree he just put a solid hit on a QB that had scrambled pass the line of scrimmage.
Obviously Cutler is still feeling the full effects of his concussion – that was as dirty as a shot as there has been this year.
Bears as a team skipped last night’s game.
Maybe Jay was just appreciative about missing the beating last night.
Does not matter who plays quarterback if this o-line issue isn’t fixed.
Cutler & Emery will build a team to win the Superbowl. LOVIE needs to go…and take Tice ..Urlacher.. and the Whole O-line with him. Im ready to see Chicago Win and it wont happen with them around
At least Cutler said what everyone else except Bears fans have been saying all along – that while it was a vicious hit there was no intent to injure him. The fact that he pulls back after contact is further proof.