He was talented, even though his talent didn’t always serve him well. He was sharp, even if he often neglected to wittily muse over his situation. He was surly on the outside, but had a heart of gold to teammates and anyone who he cared to let in. The key word there being “care.” He was flawed and the epitome of an enigma, but a man who never let his status change who he is.
On this day 10 years ago, the Bears sent shockwaves throughout the NFL when they traded for then 25-year-old Jay Cutler.