On Bears and Packers
The Chicago Bears lose the NFC Championship game to their oldest rivals, the Green Bay Packers, yesterday at Soldier Field. This football match-up was one of the most anticipated in years. the Bears & Packers have the longest continuing rivalry in the National Football League, going back to 1921.
Cutler is not popular among fans and players; he displays a 'who cares attitude' when dealing with the media. But in 17 games this season, he has been sacked 57 times, and hit about 130. He missed one game due to a concussion, and that was because the NFL requires concussed players to pass tests by the medical staff before being cleared. On Sunday, it was reported by the Chicago newspapers that he lobbied to go back in the game, but was pulled by the Bears medical staff. Cutler is also a Type 1 diabetic, which means he must take special care of his body to battle his disease.
To question his toughness is ludicrous--if he were to quit on his team, I believe he would have done so months ago. I'm sure he was understandably upset that he could not continue, if though he was having a poor game. But the amount of criticism that Cutler has received- even from players on other teams- is inexcusable. Football is a violent game, and the types of injuries players endure are remarkable. I would think that his brethren would understand that. Apparently, from the comfort of their own homes, they don't.
I agree with every word, Vince! Well said.
ReplyDeleteCutler isn't warm and definitely comes across as a jerk, but I can't believe that anybody is questioning his toughness. If he didn't quit while 20 points down to the Patriots in a snowstorm, he's not going to quit in the biggest game of his life. The guy almost never slides when he runs (and he should) and remember when he tried to throw that block on the goal line last week? Yeah, I was calling him Jerkface because it was funny (he has such a jerk face!) but I never questioned his toughness. I don't even really question his ability. Three offenses in three years, possibly the worst offensive line in the league and no real go-to receiver (Knox, sort of, when he's not dropping the ball). Brady or Manning wouldn't do too well either in those circumstances.
I can understand the public questioning Cutler's toughness but I'm appalled at his peers. They are just posturing to show their own alleged toughness at his expense.
I read your Facebook posts with great interest on sunday, Amy.....I find it almost humorous how the national media who never deals with him criticized him endlessly, yet the local reporters, who know him better and many of whom admittedly don't like him, ran to his defense.
ReplyDeleteQuestioning the toughness of a player is damning in the NFL....
da Bears are tuff, and the Packers are snowplows. I taught Derrick Mayes when he was at Notre Dame, and he later was a wide receiver for the Packers, but I dated a Bear 4 years ago, so my loyalties are divided. You have to love both teams, at least I do. Nobody should question the toughness of either team or Cutler.
ReplyDeleteOkay, you already scored cool points for teaching a Packer while at ND, but you DATED a Bear? wow, Carla, you DO think young!
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