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Of note was the regional controversy that followed approval of the landmark Cutler legislation. Whereas politicians in Minnesota, Michigan and most notably Wisconsin unanimously voted in favor of honoring Jay Cutler’s profligate contract extension, not every elected official in the great state of Illinois was as supportive.

Less than a day after Bears offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer apologized to his team for public comments he made that were critical of Jay Cutler emails were leaked from players, coaches, front office staff and ownership. They reveal the shocking current level of dysfunctional at Halas Hall these days.

Carl Weathers, master thespian and former Oakland Raider, watches every NFL game from his man cave to compile his weekly Power Rankings exclusively for Heckler readers. Mr. Weathers, despite playing only eight NFL games, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980.

"You know, all we need is the 49ers, Seahawks, and Lions to lose every game while the Bears finish the season undefeated," said Richardson. "And hoping that Minnesota, New Orleans, and St. Louis all lose more than one game as well, and we're talking six seed here. I don't know, I think our boys have got it in them!"

“It’s been a while since I’ve had turf toe," Conte told the Sun Times. "Come to think of it, I haven’t had a broken clavicle since high school, so maybe I’ll go with that one against the Saints.”

When asked about Cutler's statements taking blame for a defense that has surrendered 40 more points this season than the 1-11 Oakland Raiders, defensive coordinator Mel Tucker said, "Listen, football is a team sport. A lot of guys on the squad aren't carrying their weight, and we've had some really costly injuries that have depleted our depth. But, if I had to point a finger at one person, yeah, it's because of Jay."

Carl Weathers, master thespian and former Oakland Raider, watches every NFL game from his man cave to compile his weekly Power Rankings exclusively for Heckler readers. Mr. Weathers, despite playing only eight NFL games, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980.