QB Josh McCown, Chicago Bears

HT: 6-4, WT: 220, Born: 7-4-1979, College: Sam Houston State, Drafted: Round 3

2013 Projections

Best Case

It's hard to think of a best case scenario coming at the expense of another player but Josh McCown won't really see much playing time unless starter Jay Cutler goes down to injury. In that case though, McCown would take over the starting job for the rest of the season. With the offensive upgrades, McCown inherits the keys to his future. With Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery and Maretllus Bennett to catch the ball, McCown is able to game-manage the Bears to the playoffs.

Worst Case

McCown takes over and really can't handle things. The offensive line continues to be a turnstile and McCown spends more time running for his life than running the offense. He finishes the season throwing multiple interceptions per game and is out of football after the season.

Outlook

McCown's fantasy outlook hinges on Jay Cutler's health. If Cutler's healthy, McCown will just ride the bench or fill in if the Bears are winning by a large margin in the 4th quarter. If Cutler is hurt, McCown is the only option at QB for the Bears and he'll be expected to manage the offense until Cutler returns.

Latest News

Bears | Jay Cutler and Mike Tice had ugly relationship (Fri Jun 7, 01:20 PM) - Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler and offensive coordinator Mike Tice were on such bad terms last season that QB Josh McCown had to act as a liason between the two. Tice is no longer with the team. 'I was just talking to McCown this morning and one of the things we said is it's so cool to come to work where it's not one of those things where it's dreadful,' WR Brandon Marshall said this week.

Our View: Cutler could have a better relationship with new head coach Marc Trestman. That could help Cutler play better in 2013 and better utilize the weapons around him. The Bears have done a good job upgrading their offense line and receiving weapons this offseason. Cutler is a nice value at QB18 and can be part of a quality rotation if you wait until the later rounds to draft a quarterback.
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