Originally Published: April 2, 2009
Cutler trade is unprecedented
Here's a trade that allows us to say "Cutler" and "Montana" in one breath. Really.
It certainly isn't as large as some other trades when it comes to the number of bodies and draft picks exchanging hands, but when it comes to one player's future value, the Jay Cutler deal may be the biggest trade in NFL history. Here's why:
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