Ten Questions for New Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler

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LAKE FOREST, IL - MAY 20: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears meets with members of the media following an organized team activity (OTA) practice on May 20, 2009 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Jay Cutler was brought to the Chicago Bears on April 2, 2009 in a trade with the Denver Broncos for Kyle Orton and two future #1 draft picks.

Adding a quarterback of Cutler's caliber will be a huge step towards making the playoffs and big things are expected in Chicago this year.

Here are 10 questions I would like to ask the new Chicago signal caller in a one-on-one interview. Come back in a few weeks to see the answers to these questions and if I am able to land the interview to ask Jay for some answers.

First Thoughts

LAKE FOREST, IL - APRIL 3: Jay Cutler of the Chicago Bears is all smiles after being announced as their new quarterback during a press conference on April 3, 2009 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Jim Prisching/Getty Images)

Jay, it’s well known that you grew up in Indiana as a huge Chicago Bears fan.

When you heard that you were traded to the Bears, what were the first things that went through your mind?

Packer Rivalry

CHICAGO - DECEMBER 22: Members of the Chicago Bear offensive line including Olin Kreutz #57, Roberto Garza #63 and John Tait #76 line-up in front of the Green Bay Packer defense on December 22, 2008 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeate

Tell me what it will feel like on Opening Day when you help the Bears take on the Green Bay Packers.

Sweet Home Chicago

CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 02: Pedestrians walk past Chicago Bears banners which line many of the streets in the Loop February 2, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears will face the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl on February 4. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty

How has the City of Chicago welcomed you since the trade that brought you here on April 2nd?

How Can Cutler Help Bears Make Playoffs?

NFL opens the playoffs with signs and banners as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Washington Redskins in an NFL wild card game January 7, 2006 in Tampa. The Redskins defeated the Bucs 17 - 10. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

The Bears were one win away from making the playoffs last season.

What do you think you can add to this team to help them get over the hump and into the post season?

Switching Conferences

What are your biggest challenges moving from the AFC to the NFC?

Vandy Connection

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10: Punter Brett Upson #39 of the Vanderbilt Commodores awaits the ball during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Vanderbilt Stadium November 10, 2007 in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 27-20. (P

Tell me what it is like to have fellow Vanderbilt Commodores Earl Bennett, Chris Williams and D.J. Moore on the team with you here in Chicago.

Wide Receiver Chemistry

LAKE FOREST, IL - MAY 20: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears points to a defensive formation during an organized team activity (OTA) practice on May 20, 2009 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Last offseason you went to Atlanta to train with Brandon Marshall and Tony Scheffler to work on your timing for the upcoming season.

Were you able to get in any time with the Bears wide receivers after learning about your trade to Chicago and how is your chemistry coming along with the wideouts?

Dealing With Diabetes

LAKE FOREST, IL - APRIL 3: Jay Cutler attends a press conference as the Chicago Bears introduced him as their new on April 3, 2009 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Jim Prisching/Getty Images)

After being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in May 2008, your game actually seemed to elevate to the next level last season, which is really inspirational.

What would you want to say to other younger high school or college athletes who have been diagnosed with diabetes?

Pro Bowl

HONOLULU, HI - FEBRUARY 08: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the AFC All-Stars Denver Broncos throws a pass against the NFC All-Stars in the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on February 8, 2009 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NFC defeated the AFC 30-21. (Photo by

You had your best year yet in 2008, setting several Denver Broncos records, what does it mean to get voted into the Pro Bowl and what can we expect from you in 2009?