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considering the very cheap price in redraft leagues, its not a big leap... i would like to pair him with Eli/Ben if i dont get a top 12 QB, or maybe Bradford if I really feel like gambling
That's what I am thinking. I'm in an auction redraft so it is very possible I could snag Cutler for a few bucks. Really like how CHI has improved their offensive line and added M.Bennett.
For his cost I think hes going to be steal, Marshall and Jeffery are going to be TD threats and if Forte stays healthy everyone expects him to be very involved in the passing game (where he is excellent). I also don't anticipate being the only one targeting him as a late QB in redraft, I would not be surprised to see his value increasing as we get closer to the season
rew BreesAaron RodgersTom BradyPeyton ManningCam NewtonMatt Ryan...if you don't want any of them and insist on Cutler, you have to at least draft RG3 first. Seriously, I wouldn't worry too much about acquiring Cutler HE should be your backup with potential (not starter with potential).
If you look back over Cutler's performance since becoming a Bear, you'll find his scoring week by week is remarkably stable. In 2012 in particular, his weekly scores had the lowest standard deviation of any starting QB in the league. In other words, he's mediocre, but consistently so.
I don't think any of these facts necessarily mean much, unless you think there is something specific about the weather that holds down the passing game.candymanvandyfan said:
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Disagree - you wouldn't have included Matt Ryan last year and you could snag him (w/a little luck in the 6th). The top guys are studs but don't offer compelling value over RGIII, Luck, Wilson, Kapernick for the price they demand. I would not draft a QB before the 5th/6th/7th rounds....that was the sweet spot last year for cost vs. production in 12 team leagues.First of all, I'm advising you to take one of the following
I dont get the love for Cutler , he's nothing more than a lesser Mark Sanchez..
You might want to check actual stats or something before you throw out silliness like this.
This is a myth that continues to get brought up repeatedly. There is no evidence that playing in a contract year results in better (or worse) performance by players.
I thought someone at FBG's had an article on it. Regardless.....
This has been studied in the past, and has been proven to be a non-factor. Some guys playing for new contracts excel, others bust. Some players not playing for a new contract excel, others bust. The contract year motivation is a myth.
I still think Cutler is a great value pick, but don't listen to me. Listen to Waldman. I don't always trust his rankings at the top of the chart, but when it comes to value plays, he's pretty much the only guy I pay attention to.
Like Nessie and Big Foot such beasts are fun to talk about, but don't actually exist.he's nothing more than a lesser Mark Sanchez..
If by "fix" you mean tape him back together after getting destroyed due to Martz' lack of blocking schemes, I agree.
It didn't matter to Kurt Warner.
Ever heard of Orlando Pace?
He said Cutler was beat up because of blocking schemes, not bad linemen.
Martz is incapable of taking his head out of his ### long enough to realize he needs to adjust his scheme to the talent on the field. He's a 'genius' who believes in his own system that he needs to make it work regardless of personnel. They got rid of Olsen, refused to let Cutler play his game (big WR and playing pitch and catch). They tried to sell Hester as a legit WR. Martz wants to be the genius and show his system of timing routes and deep drops is the best. His philosophy didn't match the QB, the line, and kept them from getting the receivers that Cutler wanted. Now they got Marshal, Alshon, a good TE and improved line.
So... Everything is cured? I'm not sure any system works to perfection with C grade talent at QB. I agree with you about Martz, but you have to question Cutler as well. Either way you eventually play tough teams and they kick you in the nuts by exposing your flaws be it a coaching or personnel. I can rail off 20 QB I'd rather have than Cutler this year. If I was digging super deep in a 18 team league, like the OP, I'd rather have guys who are going after Cutlers current ADP like Smith, Bradford, Schaub, Freeman, Vick/Foles, and maybe Kolb/Manuel. Or reach a little higher for Flacco, Big Ben or Dalton. There is no need to hope everything falls in the right place for Cutler this year with so many superior options availible.
You keep saying this as if you have some sort of proof, but you don't bother to provide that proof.
I have seen a study on this. It's been a long time, and I can't find a link. I think it was a Doug Drinen study, so maybe someone else can link it...?
