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3/18/09 - http://www.dcexaminer.com/sports/Do-Skins-want-Cutler-41399007.html
The Commanders have serious interest in Denver quarterback Jay Cutler, an NFL source said Tuesday, and have entered talks about a possible three-way deal to acquire him.
Two NFL sources confirmed the possibility of a three-way trade, with Kansas City being mentioned by one source as a possibility.
“They’re trying to do something,” one NFL source said of the Commanders. “Whether or not it materializes is another matter, but [Commanders owner Dan Snyder] is on this hard. They don’t trust Jason Campbell.”
Cutler is involved in a dispute with Denver after the Broncos had discussions about trading him to New England for quarterback Matt Cassel. First-year Broncos coach Josh McDaniels met with Culter this past weekend. Afterward, Cutler said he could not trust McDaniels and wanted to be traded.
Denver has said they don’t want to trade Cutler for draft picks, meaning the Commanders or the third team would have to surrender at least one top player. The Commanders could also end up with Denver tight end Tony Scheffler, who is represented by the same agent as Culter — Bus Cook.
Fueling the speculation is the close relationship between former Denver coach Mike Shanahan and Commanders executive vice president Vinny Cerrato. Shanahan, who traded several times with Cerrato while with Denver, could provide the endorsement needed for Cutler.
Also, after the season Cerrato gave Campbell a tepid endorsement as Washington’s quarterback of the future. Campbell is entering the last year of his contract and the Commanders have not had discussions about extending his deal.
Cerrato did not immediately return a message Tuesday. Commanders coach Jim Zorn has praised Campbell publicly this offseason.
The strong-armed Cutler, 25, made the Pro Bowl this past season after throwing 25 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. In three seasons he’s tossed 54 touchdowns and 37 interceptions. In 16 games this past season, Campbell threw 13 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Cutler signed a six-year, $48-million contract in 2006. Campbell has a base salary of $2.5 million this season with a cap number of $7.5 million.
The Commanders have serious interest in Denver quarterback Jay Cutler, an NFL source said Tuesday, and have entered talks about a possible three-way deal to acquire him.
Two NFL sources confirmed the possibility of a three-way trade, with Kansas City being mentioned by one source as a possibility.
“They’re trying to do something,” one NFL source said of the Commanders. “Whether or not it materializes is another matter, but [Commanders owner Dan Snyder] is on this hard. They don’t trust Jason Campbell.”
Cutler is involved in a dispute with Denver after the Broncos had discussions about trading him to New England for quarterback Matt Cassel. First-year Broncos coach Josh McDaniels met with Culter this past weekend. Afterward, Cutler said he could not trust McDaniels and wanted to be traded.
Denver has said they don’t want to trade Cutler for draft picks, meaning the Commanders or the third team would have to surrender at least one top player. The Commanders could also end up with Denver tight end Tony Scheffler, who is represented by the same agent as Culter — Bus Cook.
Fueling the speculation is the close relationship between former Denver coach Mike Shanahan and Commanders executive vice president Vinny Cerrato. Shanahan, who traded several times with Cerrato while with Denver, could provide the endorsement needed for Cutler.
Also, after the season Cerrato gave Campbell a tepid endorsement as Washington’s quarterback of the future. Campbell is entering the last year of his contract and the Commanders have not had discussions about extending his deal.
Cerrato did not immediately return a message Tuesday. Commanders coach Jim Zorn has praised Campbell publicly this offseason.
The strong-armed Cutler, 25, made the Pro Bowl this past season after throwing 25 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. In three seasons he’s tossed 54 touchdowns and 37 interceptions. In 16 games this past season, Campbell threw 13 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Cutler signed a six-year, $48-million contract in 2006. Campbell has a base salary of $2.5 million this season with a cap number of $7.5 million.
