Windy City Gridiron on Jay Cutler

Cutler's 2010 NFC Championship injury sparked debate over his mental toughness.

Jay Cutler left the 2010 NFC Championship game with a real injury and did not return; the source emphasizes this was 'a REAL injury' in response to historical debate about his toughness. Multiple ex-teammates questioned his mental toughness in that game: D.J. Moore said Cutler wasn't 'giving him pointers' when backup Hanie entered, and Rashied Davis distinguished between physical and mental toughness, questioning whether Cutler had the mental toughness needed to lead a team. Corey Wootton noted Cutler wasn't a vocal leader like Drew Brees or Tom Brady despite being paid as a franchise QB. Lance Briggs said Cutler built a persona of not caring, which became his character in the league. Olin Kreutz, who also suffered a Lisfranc injury that game, noted that when a QB's plant leg is compromised, it fundamentally affects performance.

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