DENVER - Jay Cutler's time has arrived. Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan ended speculation Monday by officially elevating the rookie to starting quarterback for the rest of the year, sending Jake Plummer to the bench.
"He's our future, he's our present," Shanahan said.
Cutler, the 11th pick out of Vanderbilt in the draft last April, hasn't taken a snap since the preseason. But Shanahan is hoping a quarterback change can ignite the Broncos' struggling offense. The team is 7-4, but ranks 26th in the league in yards passing per game (171.5).
"There's a lot of pressure on a first-year quarterback, no question about it," Shanahan said. "I think this kid can handle …
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