Jay Cutler may follow another calling, one that leads to off-the-field play calling.
What is with the hunger that former NFL quarterbacks share when it comes to broadcasting? Troy Aikman, who needs no introduction, would headed in that direction. Jesse Palmer and Mark Sanchez made the same transition. And, of course, there’s the case of Tony Romo.
Jay Cutler wants to join that brotherhood. According to a report by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Cutler has expressed an active interest in broadcasting. The sudden career change comes after a rather lackluster offseason for Cutler, who apparently isn’t getting enough contractual love from NFL organizations regarding his next destination.
Sources: Jay Cutler exploring broadcast career. Has auditioned. Not yet retired from football but soon?
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) May 4, 2017
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Stuck at the intersection of a personal life with wife Kristin Cavalleri and a return to the gridiron, Cutler needs another avenue. A couple of months ago, the Chicago Bears told Cutler au revoire because of some guy named Mike Glennon. At first, Glennon’s role as a Bears quarterback was to be immediate, then the 2017 NFL Draft approached. Eventually, the Bears, being the trolls that they were to Glennon, bizarrely drafted Mitch Trubisky second overall. As a result, the Bears calculated that they no longer need Glennon’s services.
As for Cutler, a kid from Indiana, the NFL was a bittersweet time. He was second string to Jake Plummer during his rookie year with the Broncos in 2006. Since then, Cutler practically dug his own grave, nearly registering more interceptions than touchdowns per regular season. And that’s too bad, given that Cutler saved one of his best college campaigns for his last year at Vanderbilt in 2005. But, as patterns show, playing in the NFL is far more difficult.
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There’s no knowing where Cutler will land if he does turn to broadcasting. He and Cavalleri recently moved to Nashville, so even then, Cutler might have to wait. Fox Sports may not be a viable option, since their staff is rather loaded and vacancy is extremely. limited. So, if networks want to take a chance on Cutler, he would be better off with CBS Sports or NFL Network.