Cutler has all the leverage even if he is out for the season. Great QB rating and weapons under Trestman. He's going to get franchised or $17 million a year for 5 years. Now would Cutler force the Bears into a long-term deal by saying he wouldn't play if franchised? If the Bears go to a 3-4, dump Peppers. No reason to pay him if he is old, bad, and out of position.