The Facts: Monday presented an opportunity for layers who finished the season on injured reserve to speak publicly before they cleaned out their lockers and departed for the offseason. Many of the walking wounded attended the final open locker room, but Cutler, who may be traded or released in the offseason, did not attend.

Diehards Line: OG Kyle Long -- arguably Cutler’s biggest supporter -- wasn’t sure how to sum up Cutler’s current situation, other than to predict the 33-year-old quarterback lands on his feet, regardless of what transpires in the coming months. “I know Jay’s a guy that can make the most of any situation,” Long said. ... According to ESPN.com's Jeff Dickerson, the Bears probably know exactly what they intend to do with Cutler, but since there is no guaranteed money left on his deal, Chicago technically can wait until the end of the preseason to make a move -- although that is highly unlikely. Cutler’s contract calls for him to earn a $12.5 million base salary in 2017. He can also collect $2.5 million in roster bonuses, but that is paid on a game-by-game basis ($156,250 per game active). Cutler’s deal carries only $2 million in dead money.