2009-10 Bears Season: Utler, 'Uther 'Uckers

[Oleg]

"Jay Cutler drew marked criticism from former NFL head coaches Jim Mora and Mike Martz for his performance during Sunday's game as well as the post-game press conference.
After his four interceptions ruined a stellar defensive performance by the Bears, Cutler refused to accept blame and offered little more than cliches by way of explanation. "When I saw that postgame press conference last night, I thought he looked completely immature," Mora said. "He acted like he didn't even care." Added Lovie Smith's mentor Mike Martz: "He just doesn't get it." Cutler's maturity level has been in question ever since his orchestrated Denver exit in March and April.
Source: Chicago Sun Times "

If they're so fucking smart, why aren't they coaching somewhere?

Because they're shitty coaches?

I will say this, the Bears would be wise to invest in some media training for Cutler. He comes across about as poorly as any professional athlete I've ever seen in an interview setting. He always looks somebody just shot his dog.

Outside of washed up former head coaches and the morans at ESPN, does anybody really give a shit about how Cutler handles the media?

The same people who think The Cubs have to deal Zambrano because Miles will make a couple of million dollars next year?

[Ghost of Dave Rosello]

"Jay Cutler drew marked criticism from former NFL head coaches Jim Mora and Mike Martz for his performance during Sunday's game as well as the post-game press conference.
After his four interceptions ruined a stellar defensive performance by the Bears, Cutler refused to accept blame and offered little more than cliches by way of explanation. "When I saw that postgame press conference last night, I thought he looked completely immature," Mora said. "He acted like he didn't even care." Added Lovie Smith's mentor Mike Martz: "He just doesn't get it." Cutler's maturity level has been in question ever since his orchestrated Denver exit in March and April.
Source: Chicago Sun Times "

If they're so fucking smart, why aren't they coaching somewhere?

Because they're shitty coaches?

I will say this, the Bears would be wise to invest in some media training for Cutler. He comes across about as poorly as any professional athlete I've ever seen in an interview setting. He always looks somebody just shot his dog.

Outside of washed up former head coaches and the morans at ESPN, does anybody really give a shit about how Cutler handles the media?

Strictly from a PR standpoint, if you're the Bears and you shelled out serious coin for the face of your franchise you don't want him to look like Droopy Dog.

[Waco Kid]

"Jay Cutler drew marked criticism from former NFL head coaches Jim Mora and Mike Martz for his performance during Sunday's game as well as the post-game press conference.
After his four interceptions ruined a stellar defensive performance by the Bears, Cutler refused to accept blame and offered little more than cliches by way of explanation. "When I saw that postgame press conference last night, I thought he looked completely immature," Mora said. "He acted like he didn't even care." Added Lovie Smith's mentor Mike Martz: "He just doesn't get it." Cutler's maturity level has been in question ever since his orchestrated Denver exit in March and April.
Source: Chicago Sun Times "

If they're so fucking smart, why aren't they coaching somewhere?

Because they're shitty coaches?

I will say this, the Bears would be wise to invest in some media training for Cutler. He comes across about as poorly as any professional athlete I've ever seen in an interview setting. He always looks somebody just shot his dog.

Outside of washed up former head coaches and the morans at ESPN, does anybody really give a shit about how Cutler handles the media?

Strictly from a PR standpoint, if you're the Bears and you shelled out serious coin for the face of your franchise you don't want him to look like Droopy Dog.

I would hope that if the Bears shelled out serious coin for him that they would be most concerned about his play on the field. Good play and winning games is the best PR they can possibly have.

[PenFoe]

"Jay Cutler drew marked criticism from former NFL head coaches Jim Mora and Mike Martz for his performance during Sunday's game as well as the post-game press conference.
After his four interceptions ruined a stellar defensive performance by the Bears, Cutler refused to accept blame and offered little more than cliches by way of explanation. "When I saw that postgame press conference last night, I thought he looked completely immature," Mora said. "He acted like he didn't even care." Added Lovie Smith's mentor Mike Martz: "He just doesn't get it." Cutler's maturity level has been in question ever since his orchestrated Denver exit in March and April.
Source: Chicago Sun Times "

If they're so fucking smart, why aren't they coaching somewhere?

Because they're shitty coaches?

I will say this, the Bears would be wise to invest in some media training for Cutler. He comes across about as poorly as any professional athlete I've ever seen in an interview setting. He always looks somebody just shot his dog.

Outside of washed up former head coaches and the morans at ESPN, does anybody really give a shit about how Cutler handles the media?

Strictly from a PR standpoint, if you're the Bears and you shelled out serious coin for the face of your franchise you don't want him to look like Droopy Dog.

I would hope that if the Bears shelled out serious coin for him that they would be most concerned about his play on the field. Good play and winning games is the best PR they can possibly have.

I know it's en vogue to pile on, but GODR has a fairly valid point about wanting your star players to have some media training.
Obviously the play on the field is key, and good play will offset anything else, but you want the guys to be at least reasonably good with the media.

I'm not judging Cutler on his media skills, just in general here for any superstar.

resume piling on...

[BH]

"Jay Cutler drew marked criticism from former NFL head coaches Jim Mora and Mike Martz for his performance during Sunday's game as well as the post-game press conference.
After his four interceptions ruined a stellar defensive performance by the Bears, Cutler refused to accept blame and offered little more than cliches by way of explanation. "When I saw that postgame press conference last night, I thought he looked completely immature," Mora said. "He acted like he didn't even care." Added Lovie Smith's mentor Mike Martz: "He just doesn't get it." Cutler's maturity level has been in question ever since his orchestrated Denver exit in March and April.
Source: Chicago Sun Times "

If they're so fucking smart, why aren't they coaching somewhere?

Because they're shitty coaches?

I will say this, the Bears would be wise to invest in some media training for Cutler. He comes across about as poorly as any professional athlete I've ever seen in an interview setting. He always looks somebody just shot his dog.

Outside of washed up former head coaches and the morans at ESPN, does anybody really give a shit about how Cutler handles the media?

Strictly from a PR standpoint, if you're the Bears and you shelled out serious coin for the face of your franchise you don't want him to look like Droopy Dog.

I would hope that if the Bears shelled out serious coin for him that they would be most concerned about his play on the field. Good play and winning games is the best PR they can possibly have.

I know it's en vogue to pile on, but GODR has a fairly valid point about wanting your star players to have some media training.
Obviously the play on the field is key, and good play will offset anything else, but you want the guys to be at least reasonably good with the media.

I'm not judging Cutler on his media skills, just in general here for any superstar.

resume piling on...

Oh no! These ex-coaches are losers.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/09/15/why-do-lovies-buddies-keep-piling-on-cutler/

[Waco Kid]

"Jay Cutler drew marked criticism from former NFL head coaches Jim Mora and Mike Martz for his performance during Sunday's game as well as the post-game press conference.
After his four interceptions ruined a stellar defensive performance by the Bears, Cutler refused to accept blame and offered little more than cliches by way of explanation. "When I saw that postgame press conference last night, I thought he looked completely immature," Mora said. "He acted like he didn't even care." Added Lovie Smith's mentor Mike Martz: "He just doesn't get it." Cutler's maturity level has been in question ever since his orchestrated Denver exit in March and April.
Source: Chicago Sun Times "

If they're so fucking smart, why aren't they coaching somewhere?

Because they're shitty coaches?

I will say this, the Bears would be wise to invest in some media training for Cutler. He comes across about as poorly as any professional athlete I've ever seen in an interview setting. He always looks somebody just shot his dog.

Outside of washed up former head coaches and the morans at ESPN, does anybody really give a shit about how Cutler handles the media?

Strictly from a PR standpoint, if you're the Bears and you shelled out serious coin for the face of your franchise you don't want him to look like Droopy Dog.

I would hope that if the Bears shelled out serious coin for him that they would be most concerned about his play on the field. Good play and winning games is the best PR they can possibly have.

I know it's en vogue to pile on, but GODR has a fairly valid point about wanting your star players to have some media training.
Obviously the play on the field is key, and good play will offset anything else, but you want the guys to be at least reasonably good with the media.

I'm not judging Cutler on his media skills, just in general here for any superstar.

resume piling on...

To what end though? To satisfy the meathead sportswriters in this town or anywhere else? For me it's about the play on the field.

Lets say Kevin Gregg was a master at handling the media, it still doesn't change the fact that he sucked on the field and that I dislike him.

[Philberto]

"Jay Cutler drew marked criticism from former NFL head coaches Jim Mora and Mike Martz for his performance during Sunday's game as well as the post-game press conference.
After his four interceptions ruined a stellar defensive performance by the Bears, Cutler refused to accept blame and offered little more than cliches by way of explanation. "When I saw that postgame press conference last night, I thought he looked completely immature," Mora said. "He acted like he didn't even care." Added Lovie Smith's mentor Mike Martz: "He just doesn't get it." Cutler's maturity level has been in question ever since his orchestrated Denver exit in March and April.
Source: Chicago Sun Times "

If they're so fucking smart, why aren't they coaching somewhere?

Because they're shitty coaches?

I will say this, the Bears would be wise to invest in some media training for Cutler. He comes across about as poorly as any professional athlete I've ever seen in an interview setting. He always looks somebody just shot his dog.

Outside of washed up former head coaches and the morans at ESPN, does anybody really give a shit about how Cutler handles the media?

Strictly from a PR standpoint, if you're the Bears and you shelled out serious coin for the face of your franchise you don't want him to look like Droopy Dog.

Why? He was Droopy Dog after the loss. Ok. How do you want him to act? He just had the worst game of his professional career. How the fuck would you act if you had your worst day on the job and you had to give an interview to a bunch of ungrateful fucks who seem to want to stir up shit by making you make a verbal mistake. From a PR standpoint, I could give a shit how my franchise quarterback looks after a loss, or a win for that matter. Do a couple commercials. Do a magazine shoot. I don't care what you say to the media, as long as you don't rip on your entire team in an interview. I just don't see how this matters in the grand scheme of things. That being said, I like assholes on the teams I root for.

[flannj]

"Jay Cutler drew marked criticism from former NFL head coaches Jim Mora and Mike Martz for his performance during Sunday's game as well as the post-game press conference.
After his four interceptions ruined a stellar defensive performance by the Bears, Cutler refused to accept blame and offered little more than cliches by way of explanation. "When I saw that postgame press conference last night, I thought he looked completely immature," Mora said. "He acted like he didn't even care." Added Lovie Smith's mentor Mike Martz: "He just doesn't get it." Cutler's maturity level has been in question ever since his orchestrated Denver exit in March and April.
Source: Chicago Sun Times "

If they're so fucking smart, why aren't they coaching somewhere?

Because they're shitty coaches?

I will say this, the Bears would be wise to invest in some media training for Cutler. He comes across about as poorly as any professional athlete I've ever seen in an interview setting. He always looks somebody just shot his dog.

Outside of washed up former head coaches and the morans at ESPN, does anybody really give a shit about how Cutler handles the media?

Strictly from a PR standpoint, if you're the Bears and you shelled out serious coin for the face of your franchise you don't want him to look like Droopy Dog.

I would hope that if the Bears shelled out serious coin for him that they would be most concerned about his play on the field. Good play and winning games is the best PR they can possibly have.

I know it's en vogue to pile on, but GODR has a fairly valid point about wanting your star players to have some media training.
Obviously the play on the field is key, and good play will offset anything else, but you want the guys to be at least reasonably good with the media.

I'm not judging Cutler on his media skills, just in general here for any superstar.

resume piling on...

As simply as I can put it...
I couldn't give a fuck.
"Just win baby"

[Brownie]

Bobby Douglass was a great media guy. So was Rex Grossman. Let's bring them both back!

[Quality Start Machine]

Bobby Douglass was a great media guy. So was Rex Grossman. Let's bring them both back!

Douglass threw harder than Jake Utler too.

[Internet Apex]

How many wins/losses has Bill Belichick's handling of the media accounted for since he got the job in New England. Brady does a great job of talking to reporters. Those interviews ARE HUGE. They help him rake in endorsement deals so he can buy shit for his supermodel wife.

Bottom line: Fuck the media. Fuck Mike Martz. Fuck anybody who gives a fuck about a fucking interview with a player/coach/GM etc... Shut the fuck up and drink your shitty beer.

[Brownie]

How many wins/losses has Bill Belichick's handling of the media accounted for since he got the job in New England. Brady does a great job of talking to reporters. Those interviews ARE HUGE. They help him rake in endorsement deals so he can buy shit for his supermodel wife.

Bottom line: Fuck the media. Fuck Mike Martz. Fuck anybody who gives a fuck about a fucking interview with a player/coach/GM etc... Shut the fuck up and drink your shitty beer.

I don't drink shitty beer.

Well, actually, I do.

[Ghost of Dave Rosello]

"Jay Cutler drew marked criticism from former NFL head coaches Jim Mora and Mike Martz for his performance during Sunday's game as well as the post-game press conference.
After his four interceptions ruined a stellar defensive performance by the Bears, Cutler refused to accept blame and offered little more than cliches by way of explanation. "When I saw that postgame press conference last night, I thought he looked completely immature," Mora said. "He acted like he didn't even care." Added Lovie Smith's mentor Mike Martz: "He just doesn't get it." Cutler's maturity level has been in question ever since his orchestrated Denver exit in March and April.
Source: Chicago Sun Times "

If they're so fucking smart, why aren't they coaching somewhere?

Because they're shitty coaches?

I will say this, the Bears would be wise to invest in some media training for Cutler. He comes across about as poorly as any professional athlete I've ever seen in an interview setting. He always looks somebody just shot his dog.

Outside of washed up former head coaches and the morans at ESPN, does anybody really give a shit about how Cutler handles the media?

Strictly from a PR standpoint, if you're the Bears and you shelled out serious coin for the face of your franchise you don't want him to look like Droopy Dog.

I would hope that if the Bears shelled out serious coin for him that they would be most concerned about his play on the field. Good play and winning games is the best PR they can possibly have.

I know it's en vogue to pile on, but GODR has a fairly valid point about wanting your star players to have some media training.
Obviously the play on the field is key, and good play will offset anything else, but you want the guys to be at least reasonably good with the media.

I'm not judging Cutler on his media skills, just in general here for any superstar.

resume piling on...

Thank you.

I don't in any way agree with Martz and Mora's characterization that Cutler "doesn't care". But Cutler doesn't help himself by sad-sacking it in the postgame scrum.

[TDubbs]

How many wins/losses has Bill Belichick's handling of the media accounted for since he got the job in New England. Brady does a great job of talking to reporters. Those interviews ARE HUGE. They help him rake in endorsement deals so he can buy shit for his supermodel wife.

Bottom line: Fuck the media. Fuck Mike Martz. Fuck anybody who gives a fuck about a fucking interview with a player/coach/GM etc... Shut the fuck up and drink your shitty beer.

And fuck those newspaper fucks too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Stella Artois!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Saul Goodman]

The all-knowing ESPN POWER RANKINGS have spoken.

The loss to Green Bay was tough. The loss of Brian Urlacher for the season was devastating. (Chadiha)

Cancel the season, everyone.  Better luck next year.