Is Jay Cutler a coach-killer? What does it even mean to be a coach-killer? Before returning to actual football discussions soon, it's worth looking at one of the other labels Cutler carries around.
Of all the labels tossed around Jay Cutler, one claim in particular has always struck me as odd: "He's a coach-killer." In a previous article, I explained how the reality is that quarterbacks are typically replaced at a faster rate than head coaches, who in turn are replaced at a faster rate than general managers. Basically, those with the decision-making power dump those down the line in efforts to save themselves, and so the concept a coach-killing player seems somewhat novel.