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Bears fear a potential Cutler mutiny

Jay Cutler,  Antwan Barnes,  J'Marcus Webb

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) tries to get a pass off after getting hit by San Diego Chargers linebacker Antwan Barnes, right, in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. Helping Cutler is teammate J’Marcus Webb (73). (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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As if the Bears don’t suddenly have enough problems, they now have to fret about when and if the players will rise up against their petulant, James Dean-wannabe quarterback, Jay Cutler.

Last night’s sideline incident with left tackle J’Marcus Webb, which featured Cutler swearing at and bumping the much bigger Webb, has created concerns within the organization that the players could eventually turn on Cutler, for good. That’s what a source with direct knowledge of the situation tells PFT.

It’s not the first time a quarterback has had relationship issues in the locker room. We’ve heard for years that Ben Roethlisberger had been (and still may be) persona non grata in Pittsburgh. But the Bears are getting closer to the breaking point with Cutler, and the worry in the organization is that if it keeps up, something could go down.