Seven Years For Cutler. How ridiculous is that? Apparently Chicago has not learned not to sign players to such long term deals (can you Alphonso Soriano?). Cutler who is thirty is not likely to play another seven years given the short life span of a football player and his numerous injuries since he's been in Chicago.

I get the desire for a franchise Quarterback. Especially one who is suited for the type of offense installed by Mark Trestman. I'm not sneezing at the money, 54 million dollars, but Cutler tends to throw as many interceptions as he does touchdowns. This deal looks to me that the Bears have not only their franchise qb but also their backup when they draft a new man and need a quality backup. Keeping Mcown is also a very good idea.

Speaking of the draft I would suggest drafting a new defensive secondary. Particular safeties. No more Major Wright and Chris Conte not knowing where in the world they're supposed to be or using those lame shoulder tackles letting a guy just keep on running knowing no one is going to catch him.
Giving Mel Tucker another year is also a good idea as long as there isn't a repeat of this season next year. They weren't just bad but they looked like a college team scrimmaging the big boys like they used to do in the early days of pro football. Having all star college players scrimmage a pro club.

There isn't a number to rank how badly the defense played. Thirty is as low as they go since there are thirty teams in the league. But based on the type of personnel the Bears have there was no way they could be this bad without trying. I'd put this on the coaches but Wright and Conte are as bad as advertised.

I'd picked this team to go 10-6 because of Jay having to learn a new offense. As well as it worked this year I think teams will have caught onto the playbook by next season and it'll require more than highlight reel catches to make it work. The Bears do have the talent to do it with. Let's hope it doesn't take seven years to do it.