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Jay Cutler Fantasy Profile
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Height: 6-3 Weight: 233 Age: 26 |
It wasn't a matter of if Jay Cutler was going to be a fantasy stud, it was just a matter of when. After 4 standout years as a Vanderbilt Commodore and a very impressive Combine, Cutler was drafted by the Denver Broncos 11th overall in 2006. He played in five games that year, but it was enough to convince the Broncos brass to hand him the keys to the offense in 2007. He responded with a very solid first full season, completing 63.6% of his passes for almost 3,500 yards, 20 TD's and 14 INT's. In 2008, he took a big step towards beast territory with over 4,500 yards, 25 TD's and 18 INT"s. Then came offseason drama. Long time Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan was fired and replaced by Josh McDaniels. McDaniels tried to deal for Matt Cassel , which would have shipped Cutler to Tampa Bay. This did not sit too well with Cutler and he eventually forced a trade to the Bears, a team lacking a legit franchise QB for at least 20 years.
2010 Season:
Cutler's fantasy value took a hit going from bountiful weapons in Denver, to inexperienced ones in Chicago. Cutler still managed 27 TD's and over 3,600 yards, but with 26 INT's in 2009. This sums up the problem with Jay Cutler - he has the arm and the skills to be a franchise QB, but sometimes his decision-making and supreme over-confidence in his abilities get the best of him. New offensive coordinator Mike Martz will attempt to wrangle the gunslinger, taking advantage of Cutler's big arm. One thing to look out for is the hits that he will take, as a Martz-led offense requires a QB to hold the ball in the pocket while the routes develop downfield. This marriage may be short lived, but should be a successful one for Cutler's fantasy stats. Expect close to 4,000 yards, 25-30 TD's and 15-20 INT's. He is a strong bounceback candidate.
Dynasty Outlook:
Jay Cutler is still very much a franchise QB in Dynasty leagues. The interceptions will always be there and will keep him from being truly elite, but he has the arm to once again be a Top 5 QB. He will need Matt Forte to improve as a rusher, along with the continued development of his wideouts. While none of the options will be long term WR1's, Devin Aromashoudu and Johnny Knox has significant upside. Devin Hester and Earl Bennett should be solid complimentary players as well, but both have a limited upside at this point. Regular seasons of 3,700 - 4,000 yards, 25 - 30 TD's and at least 15 INT's can be expected from Cutler for the foreseeable future.
Needs Not Wants - 2010 AFC Draft Preview
As Dynasty owners work to put the finishing touches on their Dynasty Rookie Draft Boards, it is important to constructively analyze perennial patterns of players and their respective franchises. Despite a players talent and perceived fantasy upside, the immediate and long term success of these promising rookies is largely dependent on situation. The discerning Dynasty owner must monitor talent and situation with the hope of finding that player to put their roster in a position for long term domination. In our annual Needs Not Wants Draft Preview, we take a look at the current state of each NFL franchise and where the best opportunity exists to find the next great Dynasty talent.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 9 Review
We are past the half way mark and the fantasy playoffs are right around the corner. The contenders are starting to separate themselves from the pack. Chances are, your leagues trade deadline is approaching as well. This is a great time for Dynasty owners to tighten up their roster for the stretch run. Or if you are a bottom feeder, sell off some of your veterans for a few pieces of your future Dynasty. No matter what position your Dynasty team is in, your work is never finished. We are going to take a look at some of the weekend's most compelling storylines as we get ready for Week 10.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 4 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 4 Review
The fantasy season is full of ups and downs every season. There are always going to be injuries, players that come out of nowhere to be valuable and players that fade into the background. We are just about a quarter into the season already and there is plenty of drama to go around. Last week QB changes were at the forefront of discussion. This week, there are plenty of performances to take a look at.
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2009 Emerging Dynasty Football Prospects - Part 3
We are over one quarter into the 2009 season and it has become clear which players are going to start making moves in future fantasy stardom. While most of these players will likely not lead you to a 2009 redraft championship, Dynasty players must position themselves immediately to ensure they lock up the top Emerging Dynasty Prospects before the next guy. Position yourself now for years worth of championships later. Through 5 Weeks of the 2009 season, we have outlined some players you should know and why if you don't own them by now, you should.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 3 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 3 Review
Weeks 1 and 2 of the Fantasy season are stressful. Start - Sit decisions have been difficult, and nothing is worse than leaving lots of points on your bench. As we near the quarter mark of the fantasy season, we are all now pretty aware of the trends we will see as we press forward. Our review of Week 3 action should help you as we approach bye weeks. Read on...
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Nature of the Beast - Week 2 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 2 Review
So we are through Week 2 of the fantasy season and many of us can take a sigh of relief that our 2009 fantasy team is not as bad as we originally thought. Many of the studs returned to true form, and many of the duds are back to performing as we expected. What is going on with Matt Forte? Is the Packers O-Line in trouble? Is Julian Edelman a legitimate WR pickup? Read on for our thoughts of Week 2.
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Week 1: In or Out
No one needs to tell you to start Larry Fitzgerald or Aaron Rodgers every week. It's a rule you learn as you play fantasy football, you don't bench your beasts. Doesn't matter what the matchup is, you play them. Sure, you'll get burnt occassionally, but the true beasts are going to lead you to the promise land more often than not. But you might be tettering on a 2nd QB or a flex player or between two RB's for one spot. Each week, we'll take a look at some of the players that you might be thinking about starting or sitting in deeper leagues.
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2009 Season Preview
Fantasy owners are salivating. Its been a long offseason, but finally the regular season is upon us. Pre-season games whet our appetite for live action, but there is nothing like Week 1 of a new NFL season. When the Steelers host the Titans on Thursday night, another Fantasy season will be kicking off. A Dynasty owners work is never done, with rosters and lineups constantly being tweaked and changed all season long. Re-drafters and keeper league owners will also want to keep an eye on potential breakout players and continuously developing fantasy situations.
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2009 NFC Projections
Fantasy Projections are a Beast of their own. Unlike in a redraft leagues, Dynasty projections can be used to assess roster strength and evaluate potential offseason trade proposals. Projections, paired with trusting your gut can be a valuable preseason roster building tool. We do not have a crystal ball, but we do have insight into developing trends within the Dynasty realm. In our latest Needs Not Wants article, we have put together in-depth team summaries complete with projections at each offensive skill position. If you have an upcoming Dynasty Draft, use these projections in conjunction with our Dynasty Rankings and you will be well on your way to Dynasty Dominance.
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2009 Emerging Dynasty Prospects - Part 2
This time of year, everyone is reading about "sleepers." Every site you visit lists a myriad of players that they feel have the potential to outperform their suggested current season projections. Well, much like everything else in Dynasty Football, it becomes a little more strategic and definitely more complicated when competing within a Dynasty format. In the Dynasty Football world, players like Donnie Avery, DeSean Jackson and Pierre Thomas are already valuable commodities that have likely been rostered for the last couple of seasons.
BeastOrBust knows that for fantasy success, you must be the first to find the newest Emerging Dynasty Prospects to win consistently over the long term.
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Jason Campbell
As a 2005 first round draft pick out of Auburn, Jason Campbell was expected to be the face of the Redskins franchise by now. But three unspectacular seasons later, Washington seems ready to part ways with him. As a dynasty owner, should you do the same? Or is now the time to buy low on Jason Campbell and hope he can still put it all together?
Dynasty Fantasy Football...Get Serious!
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Tom Brady
Coming off a beastly 50 TD campaign in 2007, Tom Terrific was the twinkle of dynasty owners' eyes going into 2008. But he tore his ACL and MCL in the first quarter of the first game of the season. So, here we are in 2009. Is Tom Brady a dynasty beast or bust at this point in his career?
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2009 NFL Draft Review
The addition of young talent through the NFL Draft and subsequent free agent signing period has undoubtedly changed the face of every franchise in the NFL. In some cases the impact will be immediate, in others it could take years. Throughout the Draft Weekend, we gave our Instant Reactions to all of the fantasy relevant selections and just updated our Rookie Rankings.
While each team moves in a direction toward domination or squander, the fantasy values of the teams players can be directly affected as well. In our latest NEEDS NOT WANTS Column, we'll take a team by team look at the dynasty situations impacted by all of the fresh rookie talent.
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2009 Rookie Quarterback Profiles
"Would have benefitted from another year in college" That will be a common theme as draft day approaches. The "big" three - Matt Stafford, Mark Sanchez and Josh Freeman highlight a pretty weak QB class in this year's NFL Draft. But young studly quarterbacks are like gold in dynasty leauges, so you'll want to know who is going to provide the most fantasy upside in the long term.
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2009 NFL Draft - NFC Preview
The key to success in fantasy football, especially within dynasty formats, is to constructively analyze perennial patterns of players and their respective franchises. The discerning fantasy owner monitors these patterns with hopes of finding fantasy success from year to year.
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