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After a couple of missed connections and a game of phone tag, new Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels finally got to speak with quarterback Jay Cutler on Wednesday. McDaniels told a local television station that the two had "a great back-and-forth" conversation as they discussed what type of offense McDaniels is going to have Cutler run next season. "We had a great conversation about where we're going, what we're going to do and some of the things we've done in New England in the past and some of the things they did here," McDaniels said. "We had a very, very lively conversation. I can't wait to meet him." Cutler left Denver for vacation just hours after the team returned from San Diego on Dec. 29 and has not been back in town or spoken publicly since McDaniels was hired. The distance - not to mention McDaniels' hectic schedule during his first days on the job - meant the two had to exchange messages for a bit before finally connecting. McDaniels told reporters Monday that establishing a relationship with Cutler will be important to him, and that he intends to work closely with the quarterbacks.

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Jay Cutler, AP Jay Cutler, AP
January 15, 2009  09:47 AM ET

McDaniels will redeem the Belichick coaching tree. Bowlen made a good choice.

January 15, 2009  09:53 AM ET

I think Cutler is too much of a Prima Donna to not give McDaniles big ones in camp this year.

January 15, 2009  10:44 AM ET

How much will McD bust Cutler's nads when he makes a mistake by saying "Brady wouldn't do that..." Or even more of a dig, "Matt Cassel would have made that throw..."

January 15, 2009  11:09 AM ET

What a joke of management... Get real and fire the owner

January 15, 2009  11:19 AM ET

New coach reaches out to Cutler...

And **** slaps her, I mean him

January 15, 2009  11:35 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

New coach reaches out to Cutler...And **** slaps her, I mean him

Ahahaha, well said. I thought the PLAYERS worked for the COACH. As they discussed what offense they would run. That conversation should be "Jay, you will run THIS offense." Jay says "OK". Over and done with.

I think McD will be a good coach, but Denver looked veeery shaky this year. And if firing Shanny was the answer, it was a stupid question.

January 15, 2009  12:59 PM ET
QUOTE(#1):

McDaniels will redeem the Belichick coaching tree. Bowlen made a good choice.

I agree with you DanThe Man. McDaniels was very successful in New England, granted with Brady at the helm, but Cassels faired well this past seasin under the McDaniels' offense. He will have his hands full with the Denver quarterbacks, in terms of getting them to buy into his approach, but at least he is starting with a very good Denver team, both offensively and defensively. Should be an interesting season for Denver as the enter the "McDaniels Era".

January 15, 2009  01:02 PM ET

Here's the deal. The offense is fine - when healthy (7 backs out last season did not help). Josh needs to focus on the defense - that's the issue, they ranked, what 30th in the league. NUH - UH. Can't have that........What too look for who will be the Def Cord????

January 15, 2009  01:38 PM ET
QUOTE(#8):

Josh needs to focus on the defense...

I'm sure McDaniels will hire a stud coordinator and work the draft board to address the Bronco's defensive shortcomings. He'll work with Cutler to cut down on his picks especially those costly ones.

January 15, 2009  01:40 PM ET

Hasn't that already been decided? I thought it was Mike Nolan.

January 15, 2009  01:47 PM ET

cutler's not just gonna open up to mcd. shanny was his boi boi

January 15, 2009  01:49 PM ET

Hasn't that already been decided? I thought it was going to be Mike Nolan?

January 15, 2009  01:54 PM ET

Whaaat!? You mean Bowlen decided not hire Bill Romanowski as his Head Coach?

January 15, 2009  02:59 PM ET

Think Bill Walsh/Joe Montana, Shula/Marino, Shanahan/Elway, and Coryell/Fouts people. The next incredible coach/QB combination in the NFL!

January 15, 2009  04:14 PM ET

what makes people say cutler is a primadonna? he complained when they fired the coach he really cared for, so what. it wasn't like he threatened to walk. he made one statement and has been quiet since.

mcdaniels and cutler are going to work well together.

January 15, 2009  06:45 PM ET

A lively conversation! I have met Jay a couple times in local bars, he is anything but lively... He always acts like he hasn't slept in a couple weeks. What a dumb article. Hey this just in, the people on the broncos team are talking to each other, sweet!

January 15, 2009  06:51 PM ET

You clowns don't know jack about football if you're trashing Cutler. He's got a canon and he threw for 26 touchdowns. The Denver D is a joke. That is the problem.

January 15, 2009  10:39 PM ET

This is a story. McDaniels said it's important to work closely with Cutler. Hmmm. Didn't see that one coming at all.

January 15, 2009  11:44 PM ET

Why would he express it now.....No QB COMPETITION there not FAIR to the other QB's

 
January 16, 2009  03:09 AM ET
QUOTE(#20):

Why would he express it now.....No QB COMPETITION there not FAIR to the other QB's

that's not fair

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