The Facts:
GM Jerry Angelo confirmed that Cutler will have surgery today to repair the broken thumb on his throwing hand. Angelo said team doctors and the football staff are hopeful that Cutler will be able to return during the regular season, but they won't have a grasp on a timetable until after the surgery. "We're anticipating a good result, but we'll know more hopefully in the next 48 hours," Angelo said.
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Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Plenty of doubt exists that Cutler could return before the playoffs. The Chicago Tribune spoke to a hand surgeon who believed Cutler could possibly miss up to eight weeks. ... As previously noted, Caleb Hanie takes over as the starter, but there are rumblings the Bears will pursue Kyle Orton, who was released by Denver on Tuesday. Whether they land Orton or not, the Bears hope to have a veteran QB signed by Wednesday, Angelo said. J.T. O'Sullivan and Josh McCown are among the players being considered.
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