It was nothing out of the ordinary for Jay Cutler as he reported for training camp Thursday. The Bears quarterback still believes in his receivers, still believes Mike Martz's offense is complex and still believes he has something to prove. "I think everyone does," Cutler said.
Jay Cutler's penchant for throwing interceptions could be offset by new offensive coordinator Mike Martz's big-play appetite. One statistical focus will be on Cutler's yards per attempt: If the Bears quarterback can improve his YPA by one yard, he can make up for the mistakes with more big gains.
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What is Mike Martz doing with Jay Cutler to reduce his interceptions? Much has been made by the national media of Cutler's INTs and how they could grow in Martz's offense. In addition, Martz commented on how he and Cutler have not reviewed last year's film. I am concerned. Should I be? Corey Bohler, Castle Rock, Colo.
Enthusiasm everywhere as Cutler and receivers start to get routes and timing down pat
Asked about Mike Martz's complex offense, Jay Cutler said, "It is a little bit different. It's a high-paced, high-octane offense. Guys are flying around."
Asked about new Bears coordinator Mike Martz's complex offense, quarterback Jay Cutler said, "It is a little bit different. It's a high-paced, high-octane offense. Guys are flying around." Minicamp updates from the Tribune's team at Halas Hall.
Chester Taylor has had a Vikings flashback during Bears workouts. "I can see the leadership in (Jay Cutler) that I saw in Brett Favre," Taylor said. "The quarterback has to be the leader of the offense, and (Cutler) is a take-charge type of guy."
They have safety issues with substituting artificial surface
If the Bears offense plays faster this year, it won't be because of the playing surface at Soldier Field. "The Chicago Bears will always put a premium on player safety," Phillips said in a statement to the Tribune.
Martz's complex offense may be better-suited for free agents such as Bulger or McCown
Three days were not nearly enough time for Mike Martz to anoint sixth-round pick Dan LeFevour as Jay Cutler's backup, but that is a possibility. So is adding a veteran signal-caller.
Three days were not nearly enough time for Mike Martz to anoint sixth-round pick Dan LeFevour as Jay Cutler's backup, but that is a possibility. So is adding a veteran signal-caller.
He’s now likely starter for Chicago Bears at strong safety, and mentor for top draft pick Major Wright
The Bears hope to get rookie safety Major Wright into the starting lineup this season and now they have a man with ample experience to bring him along.
