Post by AlexM on Aug 30, 2016 14:45:20 GMT -6
Personally, I think White is going to be just fine. The old rule of thumb used to be 3 years for WR's, but I think that's an old thumb at this point. Still, He has to get at least a season in before we can even judge, and even then, I think you have to start judging next year based on what he learned this year. We are still OVER a year away from being able to tell what this kid really has.
Back to Cutler and the original thoughts of the thread, Houston, you are not alone. I think most logic based fans understand that over time, Cutler has been dealt some pretty shitty hands, whether they be an O-Line that allows him to be sacked 10 times in one game, a complete lack of receiving talent or an absolutely abysmal OC that has never understood what Cutlers talents are and how to build an offense around them. Having said all that, he has had periods where the talent around him was "good enough" if he was "good enough" as a leader. I hate the media that gives him shit for "pouty face" or "jerk face", but the reality is, he is the leader of the Offense and whether its his "fault" or not, he just does not appear to be the kind of guy that inspires those around him. The guy has talent and the patience has gotten better over the years, perhaps the leadership has too, but if we and the media see's an attitude, so do his teammates, regardless of what they say to support him. I think if we have a really good Offense around him in all respects, then Jay can be the guy, but he's not the guy to MAKE the team around him better. It's just not him.
I understand exactly where you are coming from when you ask what is the common denominator. It is, in fact, him; but it's never been him alone. There has always been another part that is a weakness that he just doesn't have the emotional strength or charisma, or just talent to overcome. Last year we had a pretty damn good OC, a reasonably good O-Line, a good pair of running backs, but our wideouts were always hurt. He had one of his best years, but not having those wideouts hampered him. The problem is, you are never going to have a season where all the other cards are dealt perfectly for you and offensive position groups remain fully healthy, but if we ever do, hey, Jay is our guy!
On a side note, I fully understand that Jay does have diabetes, and managing that can play a part in how he responds physically at times. No ones fault, just a fact. I'm also about 80% sure he suffers from Tourette syndrome, which is a neurological disorder that gives him those tics we see, but it can also be something that prevents him from fully focusing/engaging. Again, no ones fault and can't do anything about it, but there it is.
