Cutler and Javon Thoughts

Jay Cutler QB, Vanderbilt- I was down on Cutler on Friday's Mock First Round and text messaged Paul Saturday "Noooooo" when I saw Denver had traded up and Cutler was on the phone here is why. While Vanderbilt is a great school academically and the SEC provided some talented competition, Cutler only won 11 games in four years in college. He never played in a bowl game, never played for the right to play in a bowl game. Vanderbilt games usually provide a giggle on the ESPN Sports Ticker especially against the conference's powerhouse schools so he rarely played in a close pressurized situation. The move to trade up to get him floors me for two reasons 1) Regardless of the opinion of Shanahan and the personnel staff, the team did have immediate needs and didn't address them through Free Agency. Players to address those needs were on the board and they chose to take a Quarterback of the Future. 2) Jake Plummer had his best season as a Bronco, two years ago he threw 21 Interceptions and there was no urgency to trade up to get an Aaron Rodgers or even draft a Charlie Frye. What do the Broncos see in Cutler that made him so special to make him the product of this offseason's clever draft pick manuevering? Wouldn't such a move upset the fragile ego of Plummer? I know that's nothing I should worry about but will the Denver media accept Cutler's presence as a two year apprenticeship or will there be instant quarterback controversy in Denver? We will probably be waiting two years to find out, God willing.

I do like that Cutler shares a name with a Mr. Universe and is from Santa Claus, Indiana though. Saturday was his birthday. Happy Birthday! Now don't be a bust!

Javon Walker WR, Green Bay- As much as the Cutler move baffled me, I am sold on this move. Even though Walker only had one stellar season as a pro and was hurt all of last year. The Broncos don't draft well at Wide Receiver and the talent at that position this year was questionable. They had to get younger at the position though and this was the best way to get there and they only gave up a Second Round pick which they had two of to do it.



For my thoughts on the rest of the Broncos draft go to The Horsehead