This sums up Cutler perfectly IMO....as pennned by Kevin Siefert
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Cutler produced the second-lowest passer rating of his career Thursday night. But here's what really struck me about his performance: At 29 and in his seventh NFL season, Cutler can still lose his mind in adverse situations. For much of the second half, it looked like Cutler was so frustrated he was playing what you might call "screw it" football. Receiver is covered? Screw it, I'll throw it. Offensive line is having a tough time? Screw it. I'm holding the ball and bouncing wildly around the pocket to buy time. A great quarterback should minimize adversity around him, not elevate it. It was a scary reaction for a franchise that has built its short-term prospects around the idea that Cutler would excel when surrounded with the kind of skill players and scheme he wants. Woodson said he saw the "same old Jay," a devastating indictment from a respected elder of Cutler's purported development and maturity.
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