McJay Gate Comes To A Close.....Finally!

The Denver Broncos traded frustrated quarterback Jay Cutler along with a 5th round pick in 2009 to the Chicago Bears for quarterback Kyle Orton, 2009 1st and 3rd round pick, and a 2010 1st round pick.

The 25 year old pro bowl quarterback had drawn interest from the Lions, Buccaneers, Redskins, and Titans along with many other teams. The Broncos were seeking at least two 1st round picks for the former #11 pick in 2006.

The Broncos troubles with Cutler has made headlines much of the off season when Denver's new coach Josh McDaniels tried acquiring former Patriots quarterback Matt Cassell from his former team. A three team deal with the Bucs fell through and Cassell went to the Chiefs. Following this Cutler demanded a trade. McDaniels thought he could mend the fences but earlier this week the Broncos announced they would trade Cutler.

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher was stunned by the news.

"I guess the Bears felt like we needed another quarterback, so they made a move," Urlacher told the Chicago Tribune. "They gave up a lot. Cutler must be pretty good."

"I guess we got better as a team," Urlacher added, according to the newspaper. "You get a quarterback who is a Pro Bowl guy. But I will say this: I think Kyle Orton is a good quarterback. He's a great teammate. I hope he does really well in Denver."

Cutler is scheduled to travel to Chicago for a physical. Agent Bus Cook said he is pleased with the trade that brings Cutler to the team he followed growing up in Indiana. The Bears and Titans were favorites for Cutler since he followed the Bears growing up and played his college ball in Tennessee at Vanderbilt.

There is no news on whether Orton will be the Broncos quarterback or if they could pursue one in the draft or possibly trade for the Browns Derek Anderson or Brady Quinn. The Broncos now have the #12 and #18 picks in the first round. They could possibly still trade up to get Matt Stafford or Mark Sanchez. Byron Leftwich and Jeff Garcia are also still free agents. The Broncos currently have Orton, Chris Simms, and Darrell Hackney at quarterback. Denver's plans at quarterback probably wont be known until draft day.