Curtis Cutts Interview

Former Central Michigan Cornerback Curtis Cutts was kind enough to answer a few questions for myself and of course my readers.

Q: This past season the Chippewas Defensive Backs struggled. What do you think the problem was?

I never want to look for excuses on why we struggled as a secondary, but we obviously had to fight off the injury bug during the entire season and a lot of young guys had to step in and play that were inexperienced.

Q: What defensive backs do you expect to step up on the Chippewas team next year and be a star?

Josh "4-Flat" Gordy will be the next Central Michigan star in the secondary.

Q: What about on the rest of the defense with the loss of some great linebackers?

Our linebackers Red Keith and Ike Brown brought great leadership to the team and that will be greatly missed on top of their on the field play. Nick Bellore is going to be an outstanding linebacker, he started every game at our mike backer position as a true freshmen.

Q: How is the vibe on Mount Pleasant now that Coach Butch Jones has signed the new five year contract extension?

I'm not sure how the vide is in Mount Pleasant right now because I haven't been there since the bowl game. But with Coach Butch Jones signing a contract extension, there will be some stability within the program in regards to a coaching staff. As you know I had three different head coaches during my five years.

Q: I am not sure if you remember this or not. But a few years ago in a game against Michigan you made an amazing tackle on Brandon Minor. What did you say to him following the hit?

I really didn't say anything to him. After the hit the whole Big House was quiet. I silenced the crowd with that hit.

Q: I know you have been injured for awhile now. Are you able to train for the draft yet?

Right now I'm training at Test Sports Club in Martinsville, NJ. I will be training out here until the end of February getting ready for our Pro Day.

Q:What have you done and what do you plan to do both physically and mentally to prepare yourself for the NFL draft?

Right now there isn't much I can do in regards to the NFL Draft. All I can do is work hard during this training and prepare to have a good workout on our Pro Day. My agent will market me to NFL teams and then we will wait and see what happens during the Draft. My goal is to continue to get healthy and be in a Rookie Mini Camp to compete for a job.

Thanks for your time, Curtis. I know that my readers are very appreciative of what you have done for Central Michigan during your tenure.

My next scheduled interview is with Defensive End Jamal Collins. Let me know if there is anything you would like me to ask him.