Report: Broncos Want Two First-Round Picks for Cutler

At this point, the Denver Broncos really don't have a choice. There's no turning back, and there is probably not a good chance of there ever being a reconciliation. You can play the blame game all you want, but it won't change the reality.

Now that Denver has said they are going to explore trade prospects for Pro Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler, it was just a matter of time before word leaked over Denver's demands.

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports the Broncos want quite a price for a guy who doesn't seem to want to be in Denver anymore.

... the Broncos have informed all interested teams that they want at least two first-round picks for Cutler and getting a quarterback in exchange is not a necessity, Mortensen reports. A team source said it was possible Cutler could be traded as soon as Friday.

There's good news and bad news here.

The good news is that the Broncos might have a deal done by Friday. That puts an end to this thing much later than the last drama Bus Cook engineered.

The bad news? Well, Denver front office, I hate to break this to you. Someone should, though.

You don't have much of a chance of getting two first-round picks for Jay Cutler. The dude's damaged goods. Everyone on the planet who can access a television or a computer knows he doesn't want to play for Denver anymore, Not only does Denver not want him around, but they probably can't afford to keep him.

Even if you could ~~sucker~~ convince a team to give you one first-rounder for Cutler, no one is going to part with two. Yes, he has a big arm, is a good athlete, and is going to have some great seasons in the NFL. He's also going to have the potential to be a giant pain in the you-know-where when he doesn't get what he wants.

Perhaps the Broncos are banking on there being a bidding war for Cutler. He is, after all, a proven NFL quarterback, unlike anyone available in the draft. Plus, there's a chance the Redskins will be involved, and you know how often Dan Snyder gives up on getting something he wants.

Still, it's a price no sane NFL team would pay for someone who could cause them more trouble than he's worth.