While Cutler is undeniably showing signs of an uncontrolled ego and immaturity, I think the base of all his issues is more likely to be pure and simple greed. He is only 3 years into his rookie contract and he wants more money without putting in the effort to earn it. I suspect that his agent realizes this too, and so they are leveraging his pro-bowl appearance to maximize his value. The reason I think this is that every time I read pro-Cutler articles they are inevitably accompanied by the word "pro-bowler".
That one word signifies more than it should. It falsely promotes Cutler to be one of the top 6 QBs in the NFL, which is preposterous for a team leader who tanked the end of the season and ended up 8-8. I sympathize with the fact that Denver had no defense, but he has developed a self image which far exceeds reality, and without Hoculi's gift he would be 7-9. Yes he has a big arm, but if that is not wed to intelligence and learning he will only be a Favresque gun-slinger. It is possible that others are beginning to see this, so while the luster of Pro-Bowler bedazzles he and his agent are trying to maximize his income before it fades.
I feel sorry for Bronco fans - as he had the potential to become one of the greats but wanted to be Elway too soon, without realizing that Elway's greatest gift was never giving up. He has chosen money over learning and dedication, all I can say is Cave Emptor (buyer beware).
Its going to be interesting as to where he will go though, because few teams will want to pay Denver's asking price as well as Cutler's wage/bonus demands. Sounds to me like the Jets or the Redskins (with the Browns in the middle of any 3 way trade).
The Jets would be ironic though as they would essentially be trading for Favre-lite.
