Cutler received pain killer shot at 1/2time of NFCCG (1 Viewer)

[Tom Servo]

Per Chicago Sun Times

Amid questions that he didn't try hard enough to play through a knee injury, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler received a painkiller shot at halftime of the NFC title game, a source close to the situation told the Sun-Times.

It's believed Cutler injured his knee on the first play of the second quarter, when Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Ryan Pickett landed on his left knee, as he attempted a short pass to running back Matt Forte. Cutler headed to the locker room for halftime ahead of his teammates, and doctors and trainers confirmed their initial, on-field assessment.

It's believed the team planned to shelve him for the remainder of the game, at that point. But that Cutler insisted on trying to play and received a painkiller injection to ease the pain.

He returned to the field a few minutes after the rest of his teammates, and he led the offense on the opening series of the second half. But on a handoff to Forte, Cutler's knee buckled, and he left the game for good after that three-and-out series.

On Monday morning, an MRI showed that Cutler suffered a Grade II MCL tear, an injury that typically sidelines athletes for three to six weeks.

If you were of the camp that thought he didn't try hard enough, apparently you are wrong.

 

[Chimp Magnet]

Let. It. Go.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

So he's a quitter AND a druggie.

 

[FantasyTrader]

So he's a quitter AND a druggie.

 

[Zaphod]

Look, you have a lot of people that REALLY don't like the guy for a variety of reasons. Another thread isn't going to change anyone's mind. People on message boards have a remarkable tenacity to hold onto their hate and bile even in the face of a mountain of evidence to the contrary of their position.

First responder has it right - best solution is to let it go. More back and forth on this issue is unlikely to have a positive outcome at this point.

 

[Sabertooth]

Chicago must long for Grossman at this point.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

The Chicago Sun Times actually starts two sentences in a half a dozen sentence story with the word "But"?

 

[Eric Stratton]

If this is true why did it take so long to come out?

 

[FUBAR]

The Chicago Sun Times actually starts two sentences in a half a dozen sentence story with the word "But"?

The city likes its buts enough to give us this guy

 

[redBourne]

Look, you have a lot of people that REALLY don't like the guy for a variety of reasons. Another thread isn't going to change anyone's mind. People on message boards have a remarkable tenacity to hold onto their hate and bile even in the face of a mountain of evidence to the contrary of their position.First responder has it right - best solution is to let it go. More back and forth on this issue is unlikely to have a positive outcome at this point.

Although I believe this to be true, I still rely on message boards for a variety of information. I might not like the slew of replies that it gets, but at least I can find a few informative links here and there. So this thread isn't completely useless.

If this is true why did it take so long to come out?

Cutler doesn't strike me as the kind of guy to worry about defending himself. I don't think he cares about what we or MJD thinks of his demeanor / toughness.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Let. It. Go.

Honestly, I'd just like to see MJD offer up an apology. His initial ripping of Cutler on Twitter and subsequent response to fans' reactions have been downright ridiculous. I used to have respect for that guy, but he did a pretty good job revealing himself to be an egotistical jerk that can't even admit when he's wrong.

 

[Boom Switch]

If this is true why did it take so long to come out?

It took a little time to come up with that story...

 

[Eric Stratton]

Look, you have a lot of people that REALLY don't like the guy for a variety of reasons. Another thread isn't going to change anyone's mind. People on message boards have a remarkable tenacity to hold onto their hate and bile even in the face of a mountain of evidence to the contrary of their position.First responder has it right - best solution is to let it go. More back and forth on this issue is unlikely to have a positive outcome at this point.

Although I believe this to be true, I still rely on message boards for a variety of information. I might not like the slew of replies that it gets, but at least I can find a few informative links here and there. So this thread isn't completely useless.

If this is true why did it take so long to come out?

Cutler doesn't strike me as the kind of guy to worry about defending himself. I don't think he cares about what we or MJD thinks of his demeanor / toughness.

Cutler doesn't have to defend himself but maybe the coaching staff would have let this info out much sooner to try and deflect some of the criticism.

 

[SmoovySmoov]

Chicago must long for Grossman at this point.

No, not really, but thanks for fishing.

 

[trader jake]

As this entire situation unfolds I think it continues to reflect poorly on the Bears organization as a whole. What the hell is going on there? All of this information should have been available much quicker than it was.

 

[Clarence the barber]

A Steelers fans thinking about Jay Cutler when we are a handful of days away from the Super Bowl. Heh

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

I thought that Diabetics couldnt take a pain shot?

 

[Eric Stratton]

I thought that Diabetics couldnt take a pain shot?

That was stated often about Cutler and this situation. I wonder what the truth is.

 

[Bri]

If you were of the camp that thought he didn't try hard enough, apparently you are wrong.

this is me

 

[Insein]

Jay Cutler Hater: "Cutler is a Wuss no matter what anyone says :fingersinears: lalalalalalalala"

Normal NFL Fan: "I'm sorry is Jay cutler playing this week?"

 

[D.J.]

I thought that Diabetics couldnt take a pain shot?

That was stated often about Cutler and this situation. I wonder what the truth is.

From what i read, many kinds of painkillers effect blood sugar levels. maybe he was just trying to do whatever it took to play in the most important game of his life, in spite of the risks?

 

[Tom Servo]

A Steelers fans thinking about Jay Cutler when we are a handful of days away from the Super Bowl. Heh

I heard about the story and posted it. Thought it might be informative; shoot me.

 

[gandalas]

I thought that Diabetics couldnt take a pain shot?

That was stated often about Cutler and this situation. I wonder what the truth is.

See, I heard it was Cortisone shots that he had a problem with, not pain shots? Yes, I know Cortisone can be used as a pain shot, but it was not necessarily Cortisone that he was injected with?

 

[DoubleG]

I thought that Diabetics couldnt take a pain shot?

That was stated often about Cutler and this situation. I wonder what the truth is.

See, I heard it was Cortisone shots that he had a problem with, not pain shots? Yes, I know Cortisone can be used as a pain shot, but it was not necessarily Cortisone that he was injected with?

This. Cortisone is NOT a painkiller. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Obviously, getting a cortisone shot relieves pain as it quickly reduces swelling in the afftected area. Cutler, as a diabetic, could not receive a cortisone shot (which is commonly given in sports injuries due to its ability to quickly reduce swelling). He could receive (and obviously) certain types of pain killing injections that are compatible with his diabetic condition.But it's good to know that all the Cutler-haters, , , and are up early this morning.

 

[TommyGilmore]

If you were of the camp that thought he didn't try hard enough, apparently you are wrong.

Maybe he just wanted to feel more comfortable on the sideline?

 

[seahawk 17]

I didn't really care about this story until a few days later he is walking around the mall with his girlfriend shopping for a few hours. I thought that was a pretty dumb move on his part.

 

[bcr8f]

Keep this alive

 

[Cenobite]

If you were of the camp that thought he didn't try hard enough, apparently you are wrong.

Maybe he just wanted to feel more comfortable on the sideline?

There are at least 3 camps. 1) He should've given it his all to get back in the game and didn't, 2) He has a history of being a tough dude, got hurt, and couldn't go back into the game because of his injury and the staff wouldn't let him, and 3) He was hurt, couldn't get back in the game, and was seen on the sideline essentially alone and emotionless as his team was fighting back and trying like hell to win the game. Whatever Cutler did to try to get back in the game will not satisfy those of us in camp #3. I recently saw 10 mins. of the 2007 NFC championship game between the Giants-Packers. There is a shot of the punter Feegles? on the sideline pacing and imploring his teammates to give it their all. It was pure emotion and adrenaline pumping through that sideline. That is what I expected of Cutler. I do not question his toughness but I do question how he is as a teammate. Maybe he isn't the kind of guy that a team can rally around.

 

[The Jerk]

People on message boards have a remarkable tenacity to hold onto their hate and bile even in the face of a mountain of evidence to the contrary of their position.

Fortunately that never happens here.

 

[trader jake]

But it's good to know that all the Cutler-haters, , , and are up early this morning.

Yes, everyone posting updates (those updates that are slowly leaking from members of the Bears organization) are "haters".

 

[Jericho34]

I thought that Diabetics couldnt take a pain shot?

:( That was stated often about Cutler and this situation. I wonder what the truth is.

See, I heard it was Cortisone shots that he had a problem with, not pain shots? Yes, I know Cortisone can be used as a pain shot, but it was not necessarily Cortisone that he was injected with?

This. Cortisone is NOT a painkiller. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Obviously, getting a cortisone shot relieves pain as it quickly reduces swelling in the afftected area. Cutler, as a diabetic, could not receive a cortisone shot (which is commonly given in sports injuries due to its ability to quickly reduce swelling). He could receive (and obviously) certain types of pain killing injections that are compatible with his diabetic condition.But it's good to know that all the Cutler-haters, , , and are up early this morning.

I would have no problem with a Cutler-hater who took all the evidence into account and made a rational argument. (Here's one: Cutler has always gotten by on his magnificent physical skills and has failed to develop proper technique.) But the people questioning Cutler's injury are immune to evidence....there is literally *nothing* that can change their minds. I would be curious to learn how many of these critics are birthers.

 

[Gopher State]

Chicago must long for Grossman at this point.

 

[Courtjester]

I thought that Diabetics couldnt take a pain shot?

That was stated often about Cutler and this situation. I wonder what the truth is.

See, I heard it was Cortisone shots that he had a problem with, not pain shots? Yes, I know Cortisone can be used as a pain shot, but it was not necessarily Cortisone that he was injected with?

This. Cortisone is NOT a painkiller. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Obviously, getting a cortisone shot relieves pain as it quickly reduces swelling in the afftected area. Cutler, as a diabetic, could not receive a cortisone shot (which is commonly given in sports injuries due to its ability to quickly reduce swelling). He could receive (and obviously) certain types of pain killing injections that are compatible with his diabetic condition.But it's good to know that all the Cutler-haters, , , and are up early this morning.

First of all I am Cutler supporter and I believe he did all he could to get back in that game.That being said, Diabetics can have Cortisone shots. I have been a Type 1 for 34 years. (same type of Diabetic as Cutler) I went through several of these shots a couple of years ago prior to ultimately having carpal tunnel surgery. It absolutely sends your blood sugar through the roof for some reason, but it is not something that Diabetics cannot go through.

 

[massraider]

I didn't really care about this story until a few days later he is walking around the mall with his girlfriend shopping for a few hours. I thought that was a pretty dumb move on his part.

For real.Hey, pal, if you can walk around the mall, you can avoid NFL pas rushers, plant your leg and throw the ball 40 yards.

 

[DoubleG]

I thought that Diabetics couldnt take a pain shot?

That was stated often about Cutler and this situation. I wonder what the truth is.

See, I heard it was Cortisone shots that he had a problem with, not pain shots? Yes, I know Cortisone can be used as a pain shot, but it was not necessarily Cortisone that he was injected with?

This. Cortisone is NOT a painkiller. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Obviously, getting a cortisone shot relieves pain as it quickly reduces swelling in the afftected area. Cutler, as a diabetic, could not receive a cortisone shot (which is commonly given in sports injuries due to its ability to quickly reduce swelling). He could receive (and obviously) certain types of pain killing injections that are compatible with his diabetic condition.But it's good to know that all the Cutler-haters, , , and are up early this morning.

First of all I am Cutler supporter and I believe he did all he could to get back in that game.That being said, Diabetics can have Cortisone shots. I have been a Type 1 for 34 years. (same type of Diabetic as Cutler) I went through several of these shots a couple of years ago prior to ultimately having carpal tunnel surgery. It absolutely sends your blood sugar through the roof for some reason, but it is not something that Diabetics cannot go through.

I should have said that it would be difficult for him to take it and continue to compete in an NFL football game. Obviously diabtetics can take cortisone shots - but the side effects would obviously have some ramifications - especially in the short term.

 

[az_prof]

Look, you have a lot of people that REALLY don't like the guy for a variety of reasons. Another thread isn't going to change anyone's mind. People on message boards have a remarkable tenacity to hold onto their hate and bile even in the face of a mountain of evidence to the contrary of their position.First responder has it right - best solution is to let it go. More back and forth on this issue is unlikely to have a positive outcome at this point.

Although I believe this to be true, I still rely on message boards for a variety of information. I might not like the slew of replies that it gets, but at least I can find a few informative links here and there. So this thread isn't completely useless.

If this is true why did it take so long to come out?

Cutler doesn't strike me as the kind of guy to worry about defending himself. I don't think he cares about what we or MJD thinks of his demeanor / toughness.

He doesn't care about what his teammates think so I doubt he cares about what a bunch of fans think. No one knows except Cutler, whether or not he could have played. Put me in the camp that thinks Cutler looks out for Cutler first and foremost.

 

[Dr. Gobbler]

I feel bad for Bears fans. Anytime you want to argue a point about the Bears positives you will be met with, " yeah, but your QB is a quitter'. How do you come back from that? You don't.

 

[redBourne]

Look, you have a lot of people that REALLY don't like the guy for a variety of reasons. Another thread isn't going to change anyone's mind. People on message boards have a remarkable tenacity to hold onto their hate and bile even in the face of a mountain of evidence to the contrary of their position.

First responder has it right - best solution is to let it go. More back and forth on this issue is unlikely to have a positive outcome at this point.

Although I believe this to be true, I still rely on message boards for a variety of information. I might not like the slew of replies that it gets, but at least I can find a few informative links here and there. So this thread isn't completely useless.

If this is true why did it take so long to come out?

Cutler doesn't strike me as the kind of guy to worry about defending himself. I don't think he cares about what we or MJD thinks of his demeanor / toughness.

He doesn't care about what his teammates think so I doubt he cares about what a bunch of fans think. No one knows except Cutler, whether or not he could have played. Put me in the camp that thinks Cutler looks out for Cutler first and foremost.

This might also be true. I don't want to argue against this point either. Cutler might be in the camp of NFL players that play because they were just naturally gifted at this sport and earn lots of money. There was a recent article in ESPN magazine regarding this very issue/topic/point by Player X. How much of that is true, it obviously exists. As you mentioned, we'll never know and the only person that truly will (all talk can be lies) is Cutler.

 

[bcr8f]

I feel bad for Bears fans. Anytime you want to argue a point about the Bears positives you will be met with, " yeah, but your QB is a quitter'. How do you come back from that? You don't.

To be fair Cutler knew he was facing a vastly superior team and had no chance of winning.

 

[redBourne]

I feel bad for Bears fans. Anytime you want to argue a point about the Bears positives you will be met with, " yeah, but your QB is a quitter'. How do you come back from that? You don't.

To be fair Cutler knew he was facing a vastly superior team and had no chance of winning.

Ha, well that could have gone without saying.

 

[duaneok66]

People on message boards have a remarkable tenacity to hold onto their hate and bile even in the face of a mountain of evidence to the contrary of their position.

Fortunately that never happens here.

post of the year . . .

 

[duaneok66]

I didn't really care about this story until a few days later he is walking around the mall with his girlfriend shopping for a few hours. I thought that was a pretty dumb move on his part.

For real.Hey, pal, if you can walk around the mall, you can avoid NFL pas rushers, plant your leg and throw the ball 40 yards.

classic . . .

 

[CletiusMaximus]

I feel bad for Bears fans. Anytime you want to argue a point about the Bears positives you will be met with, " yeah, but your QB is a quitter'. How do you come back from that? You don't.

There are also several "haters", who don't care to judge him a quitter based on the NFC Championship game, but just generally think he's not a very good quarterback. The Bears paid a big price for Cutler and it appears that he is not the answer. I don't feel sorry for Bears fans because its not my nature to do so, but would say it must be very difficult for them as they slowly all realize that, after all these years, they are still looking for Sid Luckman's replacement in Chicago.

 

[The Moz]

Cutler is a quitter , a cry baby , a ##### , and now apparently addicted to painkillers.

By next week Cutler might be more hated than Bin Laden

 

[Dr. Awesome]

I didn't really care about this story until a few days later he is walking around the mall with his girlfriend shopping for a few hours. I thought that was a pretty dumb move on his part.

For real.Hey, pal, if you can walk around the mall, you can avoid NFL pas rushers, plant your leg and throw the ball 40 yards.

So he's a quitter AND a druggie.

As this entire situation unfolds I think it continues to reflect poorly on the Bears organization as a whole. What the hell is going on there? All of this information should have been available much quicker than it was.

 

[Ice Cream Man]

I think if Cutler really wanted back in, the team would have let him. It's just a feeling, of course, but if he was begging for his life to get back in the game I doubt a coach would turn him down.

 

[cvnpoka]

He doesn't care about what his teammates think so I doubt he cares about what a bunch of fans think. No one knows except Cutler, whether or not he could have played. Put me in the camp that thinks Cutler looks out for Cutler first and foremost.

obv a 1 legged cutler, at risk for a more expansive and threatening injury, attempting to play is better for the bears.

 

[Ookie Pringle]

Have any of the Cutler homers in here asked why it took so long for this info to become public?

 

[cobalt_27]

I think if Cutler really wanted back in, the team would have let him. It's just a feeling, of course, but if he was begging for his life to get back in the game I doubt a coach would turn him down.

 

[D.J.]

Have any of the Cutler homers in here asked why it took so long for this info to become public?

as a bit of a cutler homer, this report doesn't matter to me. I'm sure players get shots all the time (today it's reported that urlacher and harris received the same shot). I don't expect the team to share every detail of every injury. I accept that things happen behind closed doors that we don't hear about. I also tend to think that, for the mosy part conspiracy theorists will fill in unknown details with information that confirms what they think is true.