That is insane. Now I understand why Lewand came out to the press. If that is the kind of offer they wanted us to make, then he was exactly right. If you look at the what we would have lost based on this draft, it never could have been justified.

Bears over paid but filled their consistently weak spot and probably their biggest hole. They still need a WR but maybe they have their eye on someone in the 2nd round this year. I am pretty sure someone decent will still be there.

This is looking bad for the division. The bears just made a HUGE improvement.

sure, they would’ve given up #20 this year but when Detroit is in the top 10 likely again next season… is it really worth it?

not really.

I would make the move if I had 2 #20 picks but not a #20 pick and a top 10 pick

The only thing that surprises me is that it wasn’t Dan Snyder.

Kyle Orton and first-round picks in 2009 and 2010, along with a third-round pick in 2009????

WOW…..if this had happened three months ago, we’d probably be saying Chicago got a steal. But with all of the soap opera surrounding the Cutler-Denver situation, I really thought his value had decreased dramatically. It’s one thing to get a Pro-Bowl QB for that price, it’s another to get a Pro Bowl QB who gets his feelings hurt and pouts when he thinks someone has disrespected him.

Cutler’s either going to have tremendous success in Chicago or he’ll be an absolute failure. I don’t see a middle ground there for him.

The most disappointing thing about this as a Lions fan, is that it increases the likelyhood that we’ll draft Stafford.

This makes sense for both teams.

Chicago: Paid a high price, but could afford to do so. The defense is immensly more put together than the Lions and underachieved last year. Cutler is a more talented QB than the Bears have had since the 60’s, but it will be interesting to see how he fits in on the team. If they play well, he wont have a reason to pout because the Bears will have no interest in getting rid of him. If Pace can stay healthy, it will be a major upgrade to the line as Williamson can move to the RT, and this only helps Cutler who has a bit of mobility as well. They will also look to pick up a reciever in the draft of FA. If the offense gels and the defense performs to their ability, the Bears can be a legit Super Bowl contender next year.

Denver: Got premium value in a desparate situation…what else can you say.

Now that the Broncos have two #1’s, the Lions should discuss moving down with Denver so they can have their choice of QB….but I highly doubt that this will happen.

now that i see the details of the trade, chicago got screwed, or better yet, screwed themselves. the denver brass must be laughing their a$$es off!!! they got two first rounders, a decent backup, and to add insult to injury, sent their crybaby quarterback to a team with NO playmakers at any of the skill positions!!! boy, if cutler was mad in denver, wait till september rolls around!! yikes!!!

chicago should have thought that one out. they gave up two first rounders, traded away arguably their best qb, did nothing to address getting a playmaker at receiver in the offseason, and now cant get one in the draft this year or next year. orlando pace?? i think more of a move of desperation. when was the last time he played an entire season? remind anyone of a certain “iron” coach in the crescent city years back???

im glad that facing that kind of a trade, the lions said no thanks. were better off just using the draft picks we have to rebuild this team. i can say as a long time lions fan, this has been a great offseason, and im auctually optimistic that the players drafted in the inagural “post millen” era won’t get cut in next year’s training camp!!

Stop worrying about the Bears, guys. This trade forces the Lions to think defense early again. Mr. Cutler, meet Mr. Sims, Mr. Peterson, and MR. CURRY!!!!!!!! OUCH!!!!! Think about it. In 2007 when Urlock was hurt, the Lions swept the Bears. Curry will be better than Urlock his rookie year. They got an offensive QB, let’s get a defensive QB to smack him!!