Zach Mettenberger released

[BlackAndGold]

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The Steelers are now back to 4 QB's.

[Method28]

Not surprising with the pick of Dobbs

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[WCSteeler]

They must be expecting good things from Dobbs

[Mojouw]

I do not understand this. At least bring him to camp as an arm and let him compete. I guess they are really set at having Landry Jones entrenched as the #2. This is the only scenario out of all this that I hoped wouldn't happen.

[86WARD]

Not surprising. Pretty safe to say that Ben, Jones and Dobbs are the set three...lol. Okay...next position battle?

[Dwinsgames]

the guy never had a chance here ... literally

[tube517]

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the guy never had a chance here ... literally

True...look at the Cleveland game last year, he didn't even get one snap.

[BlackAndGold]

From the beat writers, Zach has looked bad.

[steelreserve]

Well, that was a waste of time and money, then. Would've liked to have at least seen what he could do.

Jones is not what I would call an acceptable backup. And while it's obviously too soon to tell one way or the other about the new guys, for all I know, all they've been doing so far is rolling around in pigshit.

Only thing I can think of is that it would've cost us extra to bring Mettenberger to training camp, or he pissed someone off, because otherwise there is NO reason not to have him there for the competition.

[AtlantaDan]

Well, that was a waste of time and money, then. Would've liked to have at least seen what he could do.

Jones is not what I would call an acceptable backup. And while it's obviously too soon to tell one way or the other about the new guys, for all I know, all they've been doing so far is rolling around in pigshit.

Only thing I can think of is that it would've cost us extra to bring Mettenberger to training camp, or he pissed someone off, because otherwise there is NO reason not to have him there for the competition.

Mettenberger had no future in Pittsburgh - he was not going to be #2 over Jones and there is no way barring an injury to Dobbs this summer that he was going to be on the roster over a 4th round draft pick

Sometimes you are doing a player a favor by releasing him now to allow him a chance to catch on somewhere else before training camp - not always screwing over your players for minimal advantage can work for both the player and the reputation of the organization

[ALLD]

Early release allows him to compete elsewhere. If the Steelers knew they were not going to use him they him did a favor with the cut.

[polamalubeast]

Not an surprise...He was easy the most overrated players on this team...

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Not an surprise...He was easy the most overrated players on this team... I still have a heard time believing Jones is better.

[DesertSteel]

Clearly he was cut to make room for Schuessler.

[st33lersguy]

I still have a heard time believing Jones is better.

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I still have a heard time believing Jones is better.

Agreed.

[Born2Steel]

I think Mettenberger had more 'talent' than Jones. But only needed 1 QB that couldn't grasp the entire playbook. I read also that he was having a difficult time learning here. Very frustrating, I liked what I saw from him with the Titans.

[GBMelBlount]

Jones is capable of going .500 with this team as a BACKUP.....which is what an average nfl STARTING quarterback does. I am not concerned.

Also, while I am not big on trading up, I DO think we should trade up to the top of the first round next year for a QB as that will be our best shot at finding a high quality replacement for Ben imo.

[ALLD]

We will be lucky if Ben finishes his contract at this point. He could go down with a big knee and never come back. If they don't win a SB this year then we are looking at a new plan.

[steelreserve]

Jones is capable of going .500 with this team as a BACKUP.....which is what an average nfl STARTING quarterback does. I am not concerned.

Also, while I am not big on trading up, I DO think we should trade up to the top of the first round next year for a QB as that will be our best shot at finding a high quality replacement for Ben imo.


Jones can go .500 on a team that wins 2-3 times as many games as it loses when the starter is playing, and he looks shaky as hell even doing that much. An average starting QB would probably do much better than Jones given the same roster of players. So would a decent backup.

As for drafting a QB, it all depends on what talent is available, but it is coming down to the next year or two for sure. I wouldn't have felt good about drafting any of the QBs on the board this year, much less trading up. The price of even an OK quarterback out of college has just gotten insane. Two first-round draft picks minimum, probably three for us if we're picking late in the round, and it's not like these guys are can't-miss prospects. That's a real tough sell.

There is another option: Wait until Ben retires, and then be the team who tries to plug-and-play the big-name veteran who's either out of favor (Carson Palmer/Jay Cutler) or on the tail end of his career (Peyton Manning) to win a championship in a year or two. I don't know who's going to be available, but there tends to be one every offseason. Matt Stafford, Kirk Cousins, Philip Rivers ... a few guys like that are out there who could wind up as free agents for one reason or another, and one of them probably will.

[pepsyman1]

I think Mettenberger had more 'talent' than Jones. But only needed 1 QB that couldn't grasp the entire playbook. I read also that he was having a difficult time learning here. Very frustrating, I liked what I saw from him with the Titans.

I agree. He looked more than capable when he was throwing touchdowns against us that one game. If nothing else he looks more confident in the pocket than Jones does. Don't know how he was doing with the playbook, but consider how lame Jones looks EXECUTING our playbook, I'd rather have the guy with greater talent. You never know when it would click for him. With our luck he'll end up getting a shot elsewhere with a good coach and he'll end up coming back to be a thorn in our side...lol

[RunNGun]

Teams that bring 4 quarterbacks to camp are teams that don't have a legitimate starting QB. If they thought he could lead this team better than Jones they would have kept him and gave Jones the axe. I have no problem with Landry as our backup. He does an adequate job. With the Dobbs pick, I look for Jones to elevate his game, knowing some rookie is gunning for his spot. Mettenberger will not be missed.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Teams that bring 4 quarterbacks to camp are teams that don't have a legitimate starting QB. If they thought he could lead this team better than Jones they would have kept him and gave Jones the axe. I have no problem with Landry as our backup. He does an adequate job. With the Dobbs pick, I look for Jones to elevate his game, knowing some rookie is gunning for his spot. Mettenberger will not be missed. Of course Zach won't be missed. For the fact we never got to see what Mettenberger had while he was here!

[Steeldude]

I still have a heard time believing Jones is better.

According to reports Mettenberger was horrible in practice.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Steelers cut Zach Mettenberger after drafting Dobbs

By Marc Sessler
Around the NFL Writer
Published: May 1, 2017

The writing was on the wall for Zach Mettenberger as soon as the Steelers grabbed another quarterback in the draft.

After selecting Tennessee's Joshua Dobbs in the fourth round this past weekend, Pittsburgh on Monday released Mettenberger, the fourth-year passer who has now been cut by three NFL teams.

The Steelers claimed the former LSU star off waivers from the Chargers in 2016. Mettenberger failed to log a regular-season snap with Pittsburgh and hasn't played in a game since making 14 starts for the Titans from 2014 to 2015.

Tennessee, at one stage, saw Mettenberger as a potential quarterback of the future, but the question now is whether he'll ever have another chance to start at the pro level.

Quarterbacks have nine lives in the NFL, but few young passers have seen their stock tumble as rapidly as Mettenberger, who is no sure bet to make a roster next season.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000805479/article/steelers-cut-zach-mettenberger-after-drafting-dobbs

[Born2Steel]

Teams that bring 4 quarterbacks to camp are teams that don't have a legitimate starting QB. If they thought he could lead this team better than Jones they would have kept him and gave Jones the axe. I have no problem with Landry as our backup. He does an adequate job. With the Dobbs pick, I look for Jones to elevate his game, knowing some rookie is gunning for his spot. Mettenberger will not be missed.

Thing is, I don't expect Jones to elevate at all. He seems content in the 3rd QB role. Last season was his first as the #2 guy. I would bet Dobbs passes him on the depth chart in TC.

[86WARD]

Jones isn't the best option as a 2QB but he's been improving year after year and let's keep in mind, he's not a starter. He's the back up. Hopefully we never see him, but it's inevitable.

Currently, he's an average (at best) back up right now and a VERY GOOD 3rd string guy. Hopefully he can improve a little more this offseason as he has The past couple and get to average to a little above average back up. All we need from him if Ben gets injured is to play some .500 ball and with Brown, Bell, Bryant, Rogers and Green around him and healthy, he will be able to accomplish that.

[j-d-s]

In which parallel universe is Landry Jones any good even for 3rd string? I'd take Charlie Batch out of Retirement before I'd let Landry Jones take the field.

Remember, when we won games where he played it was despite of him, not because of him. We even won a game in San Diego despite Mike Vick playing QB. Heck, I would even run it every time before letting Landry Jones throw it. And if I remember correctly, we did that against the Rats, until for some reason in overtime Haley decided that he has a better chance at getting two or three yards with a pass by Jones than handing it to Bell...

[Dwinsgames]

Teams that bring 4 quarterbacks to camp are teams that don't have a legitimate starting QB. If they thought he could lead this team better than Jones they would have kept him and gave Jones the axe. I have no problem with Landry as our backup. He does an adequate job. With the Dobbs pick, I look for Jones to elevate his game, knowing some rookie is gunning for his spot. Mettenberger will not be missed.


so Ben is not a legit starter ?

might want to check the roster we have 4 QBs with Mett gone ...




Dobbs, Joshua (http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/Joshua-Dobbs/c65a7a38-c35f-4c5e-8f76-4bee65f8d93e)
QB
6-3
216
22
R
Tennessee


3
Jones, Landry (http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/Landry-Jones/2aab90fa-2e72-4773-b47f-445c7ea9b8cc)
QB
6-4
225
28
5
Oklahoma


7
Roethlisberger, Ben (http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/Ben-Roethlisberger/54dda34e-9e43-4c57-9397-1143ddced5d6)
QB
6-5
240
35
14
Miami (Ohio)



Schuessler, Nick (http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/Nick-Schuessler/30368471-a1cc-4161-b4d0-10538895a6b5)
QB
6-3
196

R
Clemson



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In which parallel universe is Landry Jones any good even for 3rd string? I'd take Charlie Batch out of Retirement before I'd let Landry Jones take the field.

Remember, when we won games where he played it was despite of him, not because of him. We even won a game in San Diego despite Mike Vick playing QB. Heck, I would even run it every time before letting Landry Jones throw it. And if I remember correctly, we did that against the Rats, until for some reason in overtime Haley decided that he has a better chance at getting two or three yards with a pass by Jones than handing it to Bell...

and he missed a WIDE OPEN receiver 7 yards away

[Born2Steel]

How cool would it be if Schuessler became the same story as Tom Brady? Except for the cheating part, I just meant the NFL success. :whoo:

[RunNGun]

so Ben is not a legit starter ?

might want to check the roster we have 4 QBs with Mett gone ...




Dobbs, Joshua (http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/Joshua-Dobbs/c65a7a38-c35f-4c5e-8f76-4bee65f8d93e)
QB
6-3
216
22
R
Tennessee


3
Jones, Landry (http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/Landry-Jones/2aab90fa-2e72-4773-b47f-445c7ea9b8cc)
QB
6-4
225
28
5
Oklahoma


7
Roethlisberger, Ben (http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/Ben-Roethlisberger/54dda34e-9e43-4c57-9397-1143ddced5d6)
QB
6-5
240
35
14
Miami (Ohio)



Schuessler, Nick (http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/Nick-Schuessler/30368471-a1cc-4161-b4d0-10538895a6b5)
QB
6-3
196

R
Clemson



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and he missed a WIDE OPEN receiver 7 yards away

I knew someone was going to catch me on that. He's a camp body. He has a 0% chance of making the squad, even if there are injuries. Right you are though.

[Mojouw]

Man. Mettenberger must be hella dumb. That's all i can figure. Just dumb and uncoachable. He has squandered every opportunity.

[AtlantaDan]

Man. Mettenberger must be hella dumb. That's all i can figure. Just dumb and uncoachable. He has squandered every opportunity.

It was a baseball movie, but this observation by Crash Davis (Kevin Costner) in Bull Durham applies

"Show us that million-dollar arm, 'cause I got a good idea about that five-cent head of yours!"

[86WARD]

In which parallel universe is Landry Jones any good even for 3rd string? I'd take Charlie Batch out of Retirement before I'd let Landry Jones take the field.

Remember, when we won games where he played it was despite of him, not because of him. We even won a game in San Diego despite Mike Vick playing QB. Heck, I would even run it every time before letting Landry Jones throw it. And if I remember correctly, we did that against the Rats, until for some reason in overtime Haley decided that he has a better chance at getting two or three yards with a pass by Jones than handing it to Bell...

Arizona. The Jones to Bryant connection was for real!!

Lol.

[Born2Steel]

I know I've been tough on Landry Jones for seeming complacent as a backup, and mostly 3rd stringer. I get that he's playing behind Ben and what that says about your chances of winning the starting job. But the chaffing part is that he seems ok with being the 3rd guy. Everyone they have brought in has leaped over Jones and gotten his snaps. He just seems content to ride the bench and get a paycheck. I hate that quality in people.

[Mojouw]

I know I've been tough on Landry Jones for seeming complacent as a backup, and mostly 3rd stringer. I get that he's playing behind Ben and what that says about your chances of winning the starting job. But the chaffing part is that he seems ok with being the 3rd guy. Everyone they have brought in has leaped over Jones and gotten his snaps. He just seems content to ride the bench and get a paycheck. I hate that quality in people.

This statement is confusing to me. Not saying your wrong. But in the past 2 preseasons I don't think anyone has gotten more snaps than Jones. What other snaps are we talking about?

[86WARD]

Who other than Mike Vick leaped Jones? I can't recall.

[tube517]

Who other than Mike Vick leaped Jones? I can't recall.

Gradkowski tried to leap but he got injured in the process.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Thing is, I don't expect Jones to elevate at all. He seems content in the 3rd QB role. Last season was his first as the #2 guy. I would bet Dobbs passes him on the depth chart in TC.

Asked and Answered: May 2

Bob Labriola
Steelers.com

Can you see Joshua Dobbs potentially taking Landry Jones’ spot as the backup quarterback this year?

ANSWER: This year? Just stop it. Seriously. Stop it.

http://www.steelers.com/news/asked-and-answered/article-1/Asked-and-Answered-May-2/a5c7044b-8d8b-4a69-bd29-60b3044b8a0c

[Born2Steel]

Who other than Mike Vick leaped Jones? I can't recall.

Point is...Jones is a career 3rd string QB, not the backup.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_Steelers) drafted Jones in the fourth round (115th pick overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_NFL_Draft). He signed a four-year, $2.59 million contract with a $439,220 signing bonus on June 12, 2013. The Steelers drafted him to develop into a long term back-up quarterback, replacing the retired Charlie Batch (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Batch) and Byron Leftwich (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron_Leftwich).[14] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landry_Jones#cite_note-Toeknee44-14)
Prior to the 2015 NFL season (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_NFL_season), Jones was primarily the third string quarterback behind longtime starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Roethlisberger) and back-up Bruce Gradkowski (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Gradkowski). During the 2015 pre-season, Gradkowski was injured and missed the entire 2015 regular season. Due to this injury, Jones received the majority of the starting reps in the pre-season. The Steelers signed Michael Vick (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Vick) to replace Gradkowski due to Jones' lack of experience.
On October 18, 2015, during the Steelers' game against the Arizona Cardinals (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_Cardinals), Jones made his NFL debut, replacing an injured Vick in the third quarter with the Steelers down 10–6. He finished the game with 168 passing yards and 2 touchdowns to Martavis Bryant (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martavis_Bryant), as he led the Steelers to a 25–13 comeback win.[15] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landry_Jones#cite_note-15)[16] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landry_Jones#cite_note-16) Jones played in seven games, starting two, in 2015, completing 32 of 55 passes for three touchdowns and four interceptions.[17] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landry_Jones#cite_note-pfr-17) He also relieved an injured Roethlisberger in the Steeler's wild-card playoff victory against the Cincinnati Bengals (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Bengals), completing two of five passes for 11 yards and an interception.[18] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landry_Jones#cite_note-wire-18)[17] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landry_Jones#cite_note-pfr-17) However, Roethlisberger later returned to the game.[18] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landry_Jones#cite_note-wire-18)
On October 23, 2016, Jones received his first start of the season against the Patriots after Roethlisberger suffered a torn meniscus the week prior. He finished the loss completing 29 of 47 pass attempts for 281 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception.[19] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landry_Jones#cite_note-19) Due to the Steelers resting some of their starters, Jones started the season finale, completing 24 of 37 passes for 277 yards and three touchdowns with one interception as the Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Browns) in overtime by a score of 27–24. The game-winning touchdown was a pass from Jones to wide receiver Cobi Hamilton (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobi_Hamilton).[20] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landry_Jones#cite_note-20)[21] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landry_Jones#cite_note-21)
On March 9, 2017, Jones signed a two-year contract extension with the Steelers.[22] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landry_Jones#cite_note-22)





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Landry Jones was drafted to be the backup. He was demoted to 3rd string and Grad was the backup. Then after Grad was injured they went out and got Vick, rather than let Jones be the backup, Vick got those snaps. So far, grad and Vick both leaped Jones into the backup spot. Dobbs may not make that leap this season, but I suspect it's coming next season if not this season.

[fansince'76]

Asked and Answered: May 2

Bob Labriola
Steelers.com

Can you see Joshua Dobbs potentially taking Landry Jones’ spot as the backup quarterback this year?

ANSWER: This year? Just stop it. Seriously. Stop it.

http://www.steelers.com/news/asked-and-answered/article-1/Asked-and-Answered-May-2/a5c7044b-8d8b-4a69-bd29-60b3044b8a0c

Not sure why that's such an implausible scenario - Landry Jones sets the bar pretty low.

[Born2Steel]

Not sure why that's such an implausible scenario - Landry Jones sets the bar pretty low.

I can totally see this. I don't think Tomlin and Colbert were sitting there in the 4th round thinking it's time to draft a 3rd string QB. Landry Jones signed his 2 year deal this offseason without even testing FA. With all those teams out there NEEDING a decent QB, Glennon and Osweiler getting signed for starter money, and Jones doesn't give it a second thought. This tells me he does not want to be the QB. He wants to be on the depth chart.

[SteelMember]

Man. Mettenberger must be hella dumb. That's all i can figure. Just dumb and uncoachable. He has squandered every opportunity.

Well, he's no rocket scientist...

[86WARD]

Gradkowski tried to leap but he got injured in the process.

Wasn't Gradkowski already above Jones? I thought in that case Jones was a third stringer (where he should be) and he leaped Gradkowski because of injuries.

[Born2Steel]

Wasn't Gradkowski already above Jones? I thought in that case Jones was a third stringer (where he should be) and he leaped Gradkowski because of injuries.

Grad was depth, yes. Jones was drafted to be the backup. You don't draft for 3rd string. Jones became 3rd behind Grad, then became 3rd behind Vick. Will most likely become 3rd behind Dobbs, if not this season, then next season.

[Count Steeler]

All our prayers should be to keep Ben healthy. Because neither Landry nor Dobbs will lead us to the promised land. Maybe never.

[Mojouw]

Here's the thing, we can psychoanalyze Landry Jones's thinking all we want. But there is a bottom line here. No one besides the Steelers was going to sign this guy. His tape is bad. Now, that sounds like I'm saying the Steelers shouldn't have signed him. But that isn't true either. 25-30% of the starting QBs in the league have bad film. By my unofficial recording system (meaning I just made this up) 8 out of 10 back-up QBs have Landry Jones level game film. Look what Tolzien put together leading the Colts against the Steelers last season. Yikes!

What's my point? Jones has more value and worth to the Steelers than any of the other teams. That being said, they need to constantly look for an upgrade until they find one. Is it Dobbs? Who knows. It was a "smart" pick though and I am excited to see the kid play.

[Born2Steel]

The good news on the QB front this year is Ben gets his big payoff now. Jones, Dobbs, and Schuessler(sp), whoever makes the 53, is going to cost relatively nothing. Next draft is supposed to be QB loaded for another Pick. Any of our 3 current backups can be let go with little consequence cap-wise. The future is not bleak, just unknown.

[SteelerFanInStl]

All our prayers should be to keep Ben healthy. Because neither Landry nor Dobbs will lead us to the promised land. Maybe never.

That's the bottom line right there.

[86WARD]

Here's the thing, we can psychoanalyze Landry Jones's thinking all we want. But there is a bottom line here. No one besides the Steelers was going to sign this guy. His tape is bad. Now, that sounds like I'm saying the Steelers shouldn't have signed him. But that isn't true either. 25-30% of the starting QBs in the league have bad film. By my unofficial recording system (meaning I just made this up) 8 out of 10 back-up QBs have Landry Jones level game film. Look what Tolzien put together leading the Colts against the Steelers last season. Yikes!

What's my point? Jones has more value and worth to the Steelers than any of the other teams. That being said, they need to constantly look for an upgrade until they find one. Is it Dobbs? Who knows. It was a "smart" pick though and I am excited to see the kid play.

Very good way to put it.

[vasteeler]

Apparently it's just me but I don't think Jones has been that bad. Obviously not starter material but I don't think he's a bad back up

[Born2Steel]

Apparently it's just me but I don't think Jones has been that bad. Obviously not starter material but I don't think he's a bad back up

Not a bad backup. But he's been pushed to the 3rd QB, first by Grad, then by Vick. He's an OK backup, but for his career he's mostly been the 3rd guy. I'm thinking he will be again once Dobbs grasps the playbook, if only because we will be able to run the entire offense with Dobbs. Next year's draft we will most likely take another QB and that will probably be the end of the Landry Jones era.

[Craic]

Apparently it's just me but I don't think Jones has been that bad. Obviously not starter material but I don't think he's a bad back up

I'd say he's the best third string QB in the league.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

I heard Adam Shaffer saying last week that his best landing place for Jay Cutler is Pitt! Because Ben is a given he is injuried every year now and the talent is in place for Jay! I agree!

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1 year deal for him would be awesome~

1 QB Rothlisberger
2 QB Cutler
3 QB Dobbs

I like it!

[43Hitman]

I don't want the Steelers to have anything to do with Captian Sourpuss. He is a cancer we don't need anywhere near a young QB.

[RunNGun]

Jay Cutler would be an expensive backup. It'd be nice to have him for when misses his usual 4-5 games though.

[Born2Steel]

Is Cutler an upgrade over Jones? Is he enough of an upgrade to bring in? He probably won't play for cheap. My thoughts are nobody else wanted him this offseason. Why? I'm thinking injury or over priced. Even as a backup he has no suitors. I don't know the details but that's enough for me to pass on Cutler.

[Mojouw]

Ok. This is about to go over a cliff. Cutler may be a self absorbed jerk who doesn't take well to coaching BUT there is no price difference that makes Landry Jones a more talented backup.

If Cutler made the right noises about being a backup and or mentor blah blah blah. He'd be signed tomorrow.


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[DesertSteel]

I'd love to have Cutler. I think his drama is overblown, mainly brought on by his facial expressions. Big deal. He has a losing record? He plays on crappy teams.

[GBMelBlount]

This hot thread about whether Landry Jones is a 2nd or 3rd string quarterback is riveting to say the least.

Going to watch some paint dry now.

[AtlantaDan]

Ok. This is about to go over a cliff. Cutler may be a self absorbed jerk who doesn't take well to coaching BUT there is no price difference that makes Landry Jones a more talented backup.

If Cutler made the right noises about being a backup and or mentor blah blah blah. He'd be signed tomorrow.

For now Cutler is going into broadcasting

Fox Sports has hired NFL quarterback Jay Cutler to join its broadcast team

https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/05/05/fox-sports-jay-cutler

[Born2Steel]

I'd love to have Cutler. I think his drama is overblown, mainly brought on by his facial expressions. Big deal. He has a losing record? He plays on crappy teams.

I would have loved to have Cutler 5 years ago. He has had zero interest from any team, that I'm aware of, this offseason. As QB hungry as this league is right now, you have to ask why. It has to come down to price, injury, or refuses to play a backup role. What else is there? We know his skill set.

[GBMelBlount]

I would have loved to have Cutler 5 years ago. He has had zero interest from any team, that I'm aware of, this offseason. As QB hungry as this league is right now, you have to ask why. It has to come down to price, injury, or refuses to play a backup role. What else is there? We know his skill set.

https://pics.me.me/and-the-winner-of-best-qbimpression-goes-to-conflmemez-jay-18155991.png

[vasteeler]

I'd say he's the best third string QB in the league.

Haha... And probably better than a lot of teams second stringer

[86WARD]

Cutler is going to sign with the first playoff bound team that loses a QB. lol.