Pat Bowlen
Pat Bowlen Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen sent a letter to season-ticket holders explaining why the organization felt they had to trade Pro Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler to the Chicago Bears.

In an email sent to fans, Bowlen stress the concept of team unity and the team's path back to a winning tradition, as well as reiterating that he and new coach Josh McDaniels had reached out many times to Cutler, but to no avail.

"I am writing this letter today because I feel compelled to give our community and our fans an explanation regarding the Jay Cutler situation," wrote Bowlen.

The Broncos owner stayed relatively quiet through most of the six-week long rift, between the team and Cutler. That is until the blockbuster trade with the Bears that brought Kyle Orton,
two first round picks and a third round pick to Denver for Cutler and a fifth rounder.

In the letter, Bowlen state that there would be no one player that would be bigger that the team.

"Understand this: it remains about team. Our franchise has gone to the Super Bowl six times, with three different coaches and with many different players. It has never been about one player, and it never will be. Coach McDaniels shares this vision, and everyone in the organization; players, coaches and staff must understand and accept this unconditionally. If anyone does not, that person will not be a part of this franchise."

Cutler ignored calls and texts from McDaniels and Bowlen, however, and the owner reached his breaking point Tuesday and told McDaniels and general manager Brian Xanders to try to trade Cutler.