Earlier this week the Bears announced they were benching Cutler and elevating Clausen to start against the Lions. Was his done to make it easier for the Lions to beat the Bears and put more pressure on the Packers for the division crown? Are they trying to get Cutler's attention after signing him to an absurd contract extension? Maybe keep him from getting injured so they can get more for him in an offseason trade?
Tea leaves are a bit murky for me to read . . . any help greatly appreciated.
I think they're just frustrated and have buyers' remorse; they should've known better than to sign him in the first place. I'd go with your idea that they want to keep him healthy to trade in the off-season and get some decent players for his sorry butt.
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