The Access Vikings blog featured this link today, which indicates the Jay Cutler dispute in Denver is not over yet.
There's no reference to the Vikings in the story, but if Cutler and new head coach Josh McDaniels can't fix their working relationship, then there is at least a possibility Cutler could be traded, which means there is at least a possibility the Vikings could trade for Cutler.
Could a draft day deal involving, say, Chester Taylor (the Broncos need a dependable running back) and a draft pick or two be enough for the Broncos?
Scanning the reader comments in the various stories about the dispute, a lot of fans think Cutler is being a baby and should have dealt with his concerns privately. Mel Kiper Jr. also said as much on ESPN this weekend (I can't find the link to the podcast anymore) and also called Cutler overrated, compared him somewhat to Jeff George, and asked what has Cutler won to have the nerve to bitch publicly about possibly being traded.
Perhaps Cutler is a high maintenance guy, but I also think a 25-year-old player, who has completed 62.5 per cent of his passes during his career, thrown for over 9,000 yards and 54 touchdown passes, has a Pro Bowl under his belt, and is under contract for three more years, is not someone you really want to trade.
But the Vikings did trade Randy Moss because he was supposedly a me-first, pain-in-the-ass distraction. That turned out well for the Vikings.
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Cutler with Chili? Ooooooooooh boy, what mess that would be. I think Chili even knows that.
I'd personally be thrilled if we could swing the deal, but I am highly doubtful that the brain trust at Winter Park is even interested.
I can't see Denver trading him with no reputable backup in the wings, either. They'll work it out because they have to. They really have no choice.
Travis:
Up until this incident, I hadn't heard that Cutler was a headstrong, coach-killer, so I'm not convinced he's as bad a team guy as some people are saying he is. (Rod Woodson on NFL Network said last night he's heard Cutler's not that popular in the Broncos locker room).
I can't see Denver trading him, either. But if this doesn't get sorted out and Cutler keeps on raising a stink, I think you could see a draft day trade. But I don't think the Vikings have the assets to make it happen. They don't have a QB on the roster that the Broncos would take in a trade to replace Cutler and the #22 pick isn't high enough to snag either Stafford or Sanchez, although it might be enough to get Josh Freeman.
http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/95495-vikings-not-interested-in-cutler?eref=fromSI
Some how I am not really that suprised. But it is frustrating that despite three years of failure at the QB position, Chilly once again does not see the need for depth and refuses to admit he might be wrong.
NHV:
I wouldn't put too much stock in anything printed in "Truth and Rumors". And there's lots of misinformation thrown around this time of year leading up to the draft anyway. We can still hope.
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