polamalubeast
06-09-2012, 02:53 PM
The offensive line of the Chicago Bears has received its share of criticism in recent years. Much of it is deserved.
Jay Cutler has tried to toe the company line in discussing the unit's woes, but when you've been sacked 110 times in three seasons, holding your tongue is a challenge. Chicago's quarterback said last month the line was "definitely going to be a concern," one that could temper the addition of wideouts Brandon Marshall and rookie Alshon Jeffery.
"The people in the Bears building are sometimes a little bit sensitive," Cutler told "The Waddle & Silvy Show" on WMVP-AM on Friday. "You always want to be pro-Bears and compliment your teammates and stuff but ... over a three-year career here (the offensive line is) definitely at the forefront of my mind every year. Until we get those front five hammered down, we're still kind of up in the air offensively -- even though we've got some really, really talented guys on the outside."
Cutler was sacked 52 times in 2010, more than any quarterback in the league. Chicago's line surrendered another 49 sacks last season. Much was expected of rookie Gabe Carimi, but he played only two games at right tackle before an injured knee cap ended his season. The unit's best lineman is center Roberto Garza, who took Cutler's criticism in stride.
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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d829b16ee/article/jay-cutler-still-concerned-about-bears-offensive-line?module=HP11_headline_stack
Jay Cutler has tried to toe the company line in discussing the unit's woes, but when you've been sacked 110 times in three seasons, holding your tongue is a challenge. Chicago's quarterback said last month the line was "definitely going to be a concern," one that could temper the addition of wideouts Brandon Marshall and rookie Alshon Jeffery.
"The people in the Bears building are sometimes a little bit sensitive," Cutler told "The Waddle & Silvy Show" on WMVP-AM on Friday. "You always want to be pro-Bears and compliment your teammates and stuff but ... over a three-year career here (the offensive line is) definitely at the forefront of my mind every year. Until we get those front five hammered down, we're still kind of up in the air offensively -- even though we've got some really, really talented guys on the outside."
Cutler was sacked 52 times in 2010, more than any quarterback in the league. Chicago's line surrendered another 49 sacks last season. Much was expected of rookie Gabe Carimi, but he played only two games at right tackle before an injured knee cap ended his season. The unit's best lineman is center Roberto Garza, who took Cutler's criticism in stride.
read more
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d829b16ee/article/jay-cutler-still-concerned-about-bears-offensive-line?module=HP11_headline_stack