Cutler’s Trade to Chicago, Ends His Rivalry with Rivers
The Denver Broncos traded quarterback Jay Cutler to the Chicago Bears on Thursday, in exchange for QB Kyle Orton and two 1st-round draft picks in 2009 and 2010, along with a third-round pick this year. Jay Cutler had a great rivalry going with San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers, but with the trade of Cutler, their rivalry will have to wait until the Bears play the Chargers someday.
This was a good move for both teams. The Denver Broncos got the distraction out of the locker-room and now, the Broncos can move forward on building for the future. As for the Chicago Bears, they finally got the quarterback they needed. Plus, the Bears will also get a fifth-round pick from Broncos. Jay Cutler is a veteran quarterback with a good arm. With Jay Cutler and a strong defense, the Bears might be tough to beat.
Only time will tell on who got the better trade, the Bears or Broncos. As for the Rivers-Cutler rivalry, well it was fun while it lasted. The San Diego Chargers ended the Denver Broncos chance of making the playoff last year. Both teams were looking forward to continuing this classic rivalry with both QBs competitiveness in 2009. However, all good things in football must come to an end, but the Rivers-Cutler rivalry will not be forgotten.
Sources: (XX Sports Radio, ESPN)
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