Jay Cutler 'Wants to Play Football,' According to Agent Amid Retirement Rumors

Quarterback Jay Cutler wants to continue his NFL career despite rumors suggesting he might retire, as his agent Bus Cook told Adam Schefter of ESPN:

Cutler, 33, appeared in just five games for the Chicago Bears last season, throwing for 1,059 yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions.

Cutler was cut by Chicago after the team's disappointing 3-13 season.

While there may yet be a market for the veteran, it likely won't come until the NFL draft gives teams seeking a quarterback the opportunity to select one. And even after the draft, teams likely will view Cutler as a backup option, not a starter. 

If there was a market for Cutler as a starter, he likely would have been signed by now.

Another reason Cutler may not be signed? According to former teammate Antrel Rolle, Cutler's laid-back attitude has hurt him in the past, per Conor Orr of NFL.com:

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He was a little bit more laid back. He wasn't a front-row leader. Neither was Eli Manning, but Eli has a way about himself to lead every guy. I just felt like, honestly, if Jay involved himself more with the team, more with his receivers, I think he'd get more better results on the playing field.

Like I said I just honestly feel like he would get much better results if he involved himself more in the team collectively, with all individuals. It doesn't have to be offense, defense, special teams, but just everyone as a collective unit, I think he would get more out of his game for himself.

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Still, teams with strong rosters lacking obvious starters at quarterback, like the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans, could end up being interested in giving Cutler the opportunity to fight for a starting gig. 

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