2016 NFL Draft: Quarterback Needy Teams
By Jon Dove
Oct 11, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Chicago won the game 18-17. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Chicago Bears (2-4)
The Chicago Bears are in complete rebuilding mode which typically means a change at the quarterback position is on the horizon. At the beginning of the season it seemed like a foregone conclusion that this would be Jay Cutler’s final season in Chicago.
However, there’s a chance the Bears re-evaluate things as Cutler has had a strong start to the year. He’s been able to put up solid numbers despite not having a full complement of weapons and a banged up offensive line.
It’s possible that the Bears look to bring Cutler back for another season, but that shouldn’t impact their decision to draft a young quarterback. Cutler is owed a ton of money through the duration of his contract and will never live up to that billing.
Adding a young quarterback to the mix would allow Chicago to finally get out from underneath the underwhelming Jay-Cutler era.
This might be one of the better situations for a rookie quarterback as there’s a potential to sit behind a veteran quarterback, play with young playmakers like Alshon Jeffery/Kevin White and work with a promising coaching staff.