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Cutler Alienating Bears Fans?
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, the rocket-armed Pro Bowl passer acquired this offseason in a blockbuster trade from the Denver Broncos, apparently isn’t making himself very popular with the local fan base.
According to David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune, Cutler is turning off some fans by refusing to sign autographs while attending Chicago Cubs baseball games.
“I know Cutler already has alienated enough small pockets of fans at various appearances in Chicago to produce a flurry of furious e-mails, such as the one from a guy at Wrigley Field last week who criticized the quarterback for waving off autograph seekers,” Haugh writes. “Generally speaking, the same folks complaining about Cutler’s insouciant behavior will be cheering him on his first 350-yard Sunday. Sure, Cutler could do himself some favors by exuding more charm or suffering the occasional fool with a little less outward disdain.
“But those who have been Bears fans for two decades or two generations, need to remember Cutler has been here for two months. There will be and has been a degree of culture shock. Denver isn’t Chicago. Eventually, Cutler will adjust because he will learn life is easier that way in this tradition-rich football city. If he doesn’t, then he will get what he deserves. But it’s too early in his tenure to predict that.”
As Haugh correctly pointed out, Cutler just got to town. Plus, football isn’t a popularity contest.
It’s a game of skill and will.
Nonetheless, this piece of information does tend to reinforce the bad reputation that Cutler gained during his messy divorce from the Denver Broncos.
Besides working on throwing touchdown passes, Cutler might want to sign a few autographs.
According to David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune, Cutler is turning off some fans by refusing to sign autographs while attending Chicago Cubs baseball games.
“I know Cutler already has alienated enough small pockets of fans at various appearances in Chicago to produce a flurry of furious e-mails, such as the one from a guy at Wrigley Field last week who criticized the quarterback for waving off autograph seekers,” Haugh writes. “Generally speaking, the same folks complaining about Cutler’s insouciant behavior will be cheering him on his first 350-yard Sunday. Sure, Cutler could do himself some favors by exuding more charm or suffering the occasional fool with a little less outward disdain.
“But those who have been Bears fans for two decades or two generations, need to remember Cutler has been here for two months. There will be and has been a degree of culture shock. Denver isn’t Chicago. Eventually, Cutler will adjust because he will learn life is easier that way in this tradition-rich football city. If he doesn’t, then he will get what he deserves. But it’s too early in his tenure to predict that.”
As Haugh correctly pointed out, Cutler just got to town. Plus, football isn’t a popularity contest.
It’s a game of skill and will.
Nonetheless, this piece of information does tend to reinforce the bad reputation that Cutler gained during his messy divorce from the Denver Broncos.
Besides working on throwing touchdown passes, Cutler might want to sign a few autographs.
How does this not surprise me in the least bit...? The past 2 years while attending Bronco's fan fair at Invesco Field Cuter ALWAYS came off as a huge jerk that seemed like he never wanted to be there in the first place. Little kids would run up to him asking for pictures and high fives but Cutler would always reject them.
I have also heard from several people who have gotten the opportunity to meet Jay outside of Fan Fare or any of the training camps and they say the same exact thing... And that is Jay is a very rude guy that has no apprection for his or his team's fan base.
Just cant believe he's already over the honeymoon period in Chicago.
Glad your gone Jay!
Sorry, but I dont care anymore. Sorry to here the media got some more fondu for everyone to stick a fork in. Also, I can see this thread getting crazy, so thats all for me!:go:
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