Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall’s locker room outburst last Sunday garnered a lot of attention, particularly part of it that many thought was directed toward quarterback Jay Cutler.
Marshall pointed out the talent on the offense without mentioning Cutler and said the “same mistakes” regarding protecting the football are holding the team back. Coach Marc Trestman said this week that Marshall’s words were directed more generally than that and Marshall dismissed any talk of issues with Cutler during his weekly appearance on Inside the NFL.
“I have a really nice condo. And guess what? Jay Cutler built that condo,” Marshall said. “We’re great. We’re great. You know, we’re like brothers. I think Coach Trestman said it the best. But if I have a problem with Jay Cutler, I’m going to go to Jay Cutler. If Jay Cutler has a problem with me, he’s going to come to me. We have that type of relationship.”
Marshall also said that he doesn’t regret anything he said Sunday, though he does regret saying it for those outside the team to hear. The Bears will get back to work on Wednesday and there are sure to be more questions about the temperature in the locker room, but the best answer anyone can give will come with a focused and winning performance against the Patriots in New England.
