Jay Cutler Brings West Coast to Chicago

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With the addition of Cutler and a solidified line in Pace, Kruetz, and Williams, we can anticipate an increase in their passing game because Cutler is able to thread the ball on slants, ins, and hooks but also has the arm to throw deep.

The concern remains with their in-experienced receivers but Cutler and his line should be a threat enough to prevent some blitzes. If we do see a respectable passing game come out of Cutler early, expect to see a lot of draw plays that will open up for Forte when the defense in playing a pass coverage.

Chicago has always been a running team and will stick with it in favorable situations. With successful rushes, the opposing defense can be vulnerable for play action passes where Cutler is more than capable of throwing a deep ball.

If Chicago can be successful with the rush to open up their games, they will stick with rushing over passing with an occasionally early down deep post. With the lack of a receiving core, I am still not convinced we will see a west coast offense out of Chicago.

Much of that remains with the possible success of their receivers but with the season Forte had last year, they already know what works. Devin Hester is as fast as lightning but his hands are made of stones. In routine kick offs and punts, he has fumbled countless balls that put doubt in the minds of many.

There have been a few occasions where he has been wide open on a deep pass that slips through his arms which is why I am skeptical with him as a No. 1 receiver. Still a threat with the ball in an open field and any pass he catches with a full step over the last defender is a guaranteed touchdown with his Florida speed. 

Rasheed Davis has been successful coming out of the XFL, he has made big catches and should be entirely comfortable with the transition of playing in the NFL by now. He lacks in size and speed  of a dominate receiver but he is strong and can be successful if he is able to run routes well. A very good choice for your No. 3 receiver.

Earl Bennett is trying out as the No. 2 receiver and has experience playing with Cutler at Vanderbilt but he is also playing against NFL secondaries now where is has yet to catch a single pass. 

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