The highs and the lows: reflecting on Jay Cutler's career

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) looks to make a pass under pressure during the first half of an NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Chiefs beat the Bears 23-7. (Anthony Souffle/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)

  • After being released by the Bears and subsequently not being signed by another team, QB Jay Cutler has chosen to go into a career in broadcasting. While he is still technically a free agent, the career move essentially indicates his retirement from the NFL.
  • Not including seasons where he played less than 400 snaps (2006 and 2016), Cutler’s average grade per season was 78.1. Twice he finished in the top-ten for quarterback grades on the season, once each with the Broncos (2008) and Bears (2013).
  • There are ten quarterbacks who have taken more snaps than Cutler since 2006. Of the ten, Cutler has the most negatively graded seasons overall, with five.
  • Despite average play, Cutler did have a general positive effect on his receivers. A ‘Jay Cutler receiver' graded among the top 15 wide receivers seven times throughout his career. In the same span, Tom Brady had six such occasions.
  • In his highest graded season (2013), Jay achieved a PFF passer rating (accounting for dropped passes, throw aways, spikes, yards in the air) of 91.47, good for sixth best in the league.
  • Having always been known for his arm strength, Jay Cutler likely finishes his 11-year career with a deep passing percentage of 38.5 percent.

 

Jay Cutler Retires

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