Chicago Bears: 5 most polarizing players of the 2010’s

1. Quarterback Jay Cutler (2009-2016)

You think the excuses for Trubisky are bad? The Jay Cutler apologists will drive you absolutely insane, then.

Disclaimer: I am a Jay Cutler fan. I like the guy a whole lot. I think he was very misunderstood as a person, and that gave him an unfair, undeserved reputation.

At the same time, I am willing to admit that I nearly pulled my hair out watching him play football for the Bears.

The most common thing you would hear or read about Cutler was this: “He can make all the throws.”

This was true. He had so many plays where his arm would just dazzle you. It was uncanny how he could fling the ball 60-70 yards down field with so much ease. The touch he placed on his throws was second to none. His ability as a passer was flat-out amazing. Do not get that twisted.

But, when it came to decision-making, Cutler was a different story. You want to talk about Trubisky locking on to one receiver and being a one-read quarterback? Oh boy.

When Cutler had Marshall, that was the common narrative. He wouldn’t look for anybody else. Marshall could be in triple coverage, but Cutler would still let it fly. It didn’t matter what kind of coverage the defense was playing, if Cutler wanted to throw that football, he’d do it.

At the end of the day, Cutler is still the most talented quarterback the Bears have ever had — oh, and he was made for TV.