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By Fred Mitchell

Tribune reporter

June 4, 2009
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The giddy reaction in Chicago over the Bears' acquisition of Pro Bowl
quarterback Jay Cutler is not shared by former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony
Dungy.

"[The Bears] took a risk [trading for Cutler]. I think they took that risk
specifically with beating the Green Bay Packers in mind," Dungy said
Wednesday. "I really think Chicago gave up a lot to get a quarterback who
they believe is going to be the final piece of the puzzle. But I am not sure
he has won enough to merit that yet."

Dungy and the newly retired New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison were
introduced Wednesday as the newest members of the NBC studio show "Football
Night in America." Their first regular-season Sunday night game will be
Sept. 13 when the Bears travel to Green Bay.

"I can remember when [coach Lovie Smith went to the Bears], saying: 'We have
to beat the Green Bay Packers. That's what this job is all about in
Chicago,' " Dungy said. "[They got] Cutler because of Green Bay's defense
and all of the press and man coverage. [The Bears] have to have that
threat."

Dungy questioned the leadership skills and maturity of the 26-year-old
Cutler. Asked if Cutler is even the best quarterback in the NFC North, Dungy
said:

"That remains to be seen. He is a very talented guy who can throw the ball
very well. But quarterbacking is so much about leadership and so much about
doing things under pressure. There is going to be a lot of pressure on him.
... We'll see about his maturity level. That's what I would question. And
some of the things that happened leading to him leaving Denver ... that
would concern me as a head coach. He can make all of the throws, but
quarterbacking is much more than just making throws."

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